Jonny Rockets--The Original Hamburger
February 23, 2013

This weekend we utilized our travel training skills and took the subway to Johnny Rockets in midtown. We reviewed the steps to purchase a metro card from the machine and each member had the opportunity to purchase their own card. The teens followed hopstop directions and lead the way to Johnny Rockets. We learned that the first location of Johnny Rockets opened in 1986 in Los Angeles, California. At the restaurant, students engaged in reciprical conversations and shared something unique about themselves in order to get to know our new members better. The students dined on delicous milkstakes, hamburgers and fries. Upon the return home, we were faced with an unexpcted situation as we learned that the downtown 6 train was not running. Together as a group, we problem solved and decided on an alternative route to get back to our home base. This was a very important lesson in travel training as there are often many route changes for the MTA. We now know we need to be always listening, paying attention, flexible and most importantly know who to advocate to for assistance.