Monterey Bay Aquarium Overnighter
Date: January 9th (Saturday) - January 10th (Sunday)
Location: Monterey Bay Aquarium
Cost: $85 per person
RSVP: Reply to Evite
Payment: Checks payable to Pack 1776 by October 30th
Attire: Class B shirts for scouts and PJs
Must Read: Planning Guide
Scout Form: BSA Activity Consent Form
Let’s explore the Aquarium after hours and sleep with the sharks…in a good way. Signup and turn in your check made to Pack 1776 by October 30th at the Halloween party or in the Pack mailbox. Only paid participants are guaranteed spots. Also, in order for this event to happen, we need at least one BALOO trained adult to attend.
What to Bring: • Aquarium floors are hard - we recommend bringing a sleeping pad to put under your sleeping bag. Mattresses or pads should measure no larger than 39 x 75 x 19 inches (twin) • Pillow • Pajamas (family-appropriate please), toothbrush, toothpaste and face towel (there are no shower facilities) • Camera (no flash) • Earplugs if you are a light sleeper
What to Avoid Bringing: • Food or drinks (see Food section, page 5) • Tents and large mattresses (these block other campers from the view to the exhibits) • Radios, music/MP3 players, iPads/tablet computers or electronic toys
• Strollers/Cots are a tripping hazard in the dark and must be flat against a wall • Flashlights
Sleepover includes:
- An overnight stay (sleeping area may be assigned by the Aquarium based on group type and size)
- Nature movie
- Late night snack and Continental breakfast
- Next day general admission
Important Information
- Dinner is not included. Be sure to eat before arriving. Details of a possible group dinner will be sent out at a later date.
- The entire group has to be present for check-in and late arrival may not be accommodated.
- All campers must vacate the Aquarium by 8:30 a.m. but free to return at 10 am to spend the day at the Aquarium
- The Aquarium is a flash-free facility, camera flashes and flashlights can cause harm to the animals.
- Parking is not included - read the Planning Guide for parking info - the aquarium does not validate parking but there are several overnight parking facilities nearby.
Click here for general information.
