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Port Discovery Pack Party & Pizza

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Join us for a private evening at an awesome children's museum!
  • When: Saturday, March 5, 2022, 4:30 - 9:00 pm
  • Where: Port Discovery Children's Museum (website)
    35 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
  • Cost: $21 per person (scout or chaperone, non-refundable) - all youth MUST have a chaperone, NO Dropoffs. Scholarships are available.  
  • Signup/Payment Deadline: TBD
  • Contact: Rachel Gedid Peternith - rgpeternith@gmail.com

Key Documents
  • BSA Informed Consent / Medical Release: Part A & B Only
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    Required for ALL participants of Scout hosted trips of less than 72 hours 
  • Port Discovery Info Packet (pdf)
  • Original Pack Flier (pdf, helpful) 

Join your Cub Scout friends and families for an evening at Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore.  Invite your friends who may be interested in joining Scouting.  Plan to arrive between 4:15-4:30pm to get checked in and go over museum rules.  Then it’s time for a pizza party in the museum!  Around 5:20 the doors to the museum will open and Pack 275 and our guests will have the entire 3 floors of the museum to ourselves.  There will be Port Discovery staff on hand to help with activities, including a wind chime project and a robot/coding activity, as well as all of the other museum exhibits (see map attached).  Our evening will end at 9pm.  

Other Info
Masks are required.  Other than when we have our pizza party in the Pier “cafeteria” area, all attendees MUST agree to wear masks at all times.  All attendees will be required to complete the Port Discovery release form and Scout forms (BSA informed consent and medical release forms) linked above (we will have copies on site if you forget to do this).

Parking at Harbor Park Garage will be discounted for all guests attending.  Discounted parking tickets can be picked up at the Port Discovery Guest Services Station.  In order to receive the discount you must park at Harbor Park Garage.

Please invite your friends that may be interested in Scouting and their families!!!!
RSVP Interest Here
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To Come to this great event: 
Step 1: by TBD  -  REGISTER HERE
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Step 2: Pay for it by TBD
It's $21 per person (incl. 3% handling)
  • Pay via cash, check (to BSA Pack 275) or online below (Choose 'Add to Cart' then update number of  people in the cart.)
  • Unfortunately, there are no refunds due to Port Discovery policies.
Port Discovery Private Pizza Party

​Scholarships are available. Contact  our cubmaster@pack-275.com) or treasurer@pack-275.com for details.
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​Below is an overview of some planned activities, info, rules and more.  Download and review the Info Packet linked in Key Documents above for more details.

Activities:
  • Take part in exclusive interactive experiences throughout Port Discovery Children’s Museum
  • Adventure through our bigger, bolder, better – and even more fun exhibits, including a giant four-story SkyClimber and a multi-level, interactive Port Exhibit.
  • Explore the inner-workings of ships and the Port of Baltimore, develop problem-solving skills and confidence while climbing to new heights, adventure through Ancient Egypt, experiment with water, make believe in a pretend diner, get creative in an art studio and theater space, and much more!
  • Enjoy evening pizza party as well as discounted parking at the Harbor Park Garage

Directions: (see map)
  • Take 95 North all the way to Baltimore, do not use 395 in the DC area.
  • Take 95 to 395-Baltimore (Downtown/Inner Harbor) past Camden Yards Stadium (on your left) to Pratt Street. Make a right onto Pratt Street. Follow Pratt Street past the National Aquarium to Market Place. Make a left on Market Place. Cross over Lombard Street, Harbor Park garage will be immediately on your right.

Parking:
Discounted parking is available in the Harbor Park Garage located next to Port Discovery (map to garage). This garage offers a special discounted rate for Port Discovery  participants (you must enter after 5:00 pm and leave before 10:00 am in order to get this rate). Please bring your garage ticket to the museum, where a staff member will provide you with a coupon to use when you leave the next morning. You do not pay at Port Discovery. The clearance in the Harbor Park garage is 6’ 6”. Large conversion vans will not fit in this garage.

What to Bring:
  • We recommend that each camper’s gear be stored in one bag, labeled with the camper’s name and group name. Gear should include a sleeping bag, pillow, and minimal toiletries (hairbrush/comb, toothbrush/paste, wash cloth). Large trash bags work well. Suitcases are discouraged. Light sleepers are encouraged to bring a sleep mask and/or ear plugs.
  • Campers will sleep in their clothes. Please do not bring pajamas.
  • Gear will be stored until approximately 10:30 p.m., at which time campers will gather their gear and move to the assigned sleeping area.
  • It is strongly recommended that campers layer their clothes and wear comfortable, seasonal clothing and shoes. It tends to be cooler in the early morning; we suggest bringing along a sweatshirt. Flip flops are discouraged.
  • Some areas of the museum are not carpeted. All campers are permitted to use foam sleeping pads. Please note that no cots are allowed.
  • Due to space limitations, only twin or full size air mattresses suggested.
  • You may choose to bring a “brown bag” dinner with you, or to eat dinner before arrival. 
  • Evening snacks and breakfast are provided.

Rules:
  1. Please remember that Port Discovery does not grant refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If someone in your group cannot attend the program, you may substitute another member from your organization. Registration fees may also be transferred to another group/troop in your organization. Adults may be substituted for children, and vice-versa.
  2. Parents/Chaperones/Children are not permitted to leave the building after the program begins.
  3. Campers are to be chaperoned at all times.
  4. No food or drink is permitted inside the exhibit areas. Food and drink must be consumed in designated areas only. Port Discovery will provide an evening snack and breakfast for each person. You may bring additional non-perishable snacks. Please call ahead if concerned with food allergies.
  5. Port Discovery is a smoke-free facility.
  6. No alcohol or drugs are allowed at any time when visiting the museum. Smoking is not permitted outside after 7:00 pm.
  7. Port Discovery reserves the right to ask any individual or group not adhering to these polices to leave without a refund.
  8. The group leader is requested to register your group as you arrive. There will be a registration table located in the lobby to check in and receive information and materials for the evening, including a schedule, sleep site assignment, and stickers for each participant to wear. Only the designated leader can register.
  9. Please do not block exits or doorways, and be sure to keep passageways clear in all sleeping areas. Campers may not sleep in or under exhibits.
  10. Shoes must be worn at all times, except during sleeping hours.
  11. An adult must accompany campers to the bathroom after lights out.
  12. After lights out, we ask that all chaperones help to enforce quiet hours.
  13. Children and/or adults who need to leave prior to the 9:00am overnight dismissal time may do so by notifying Security. Groups are allowed to leave as early as necessary, but please inform the overnight manager prior to your departure.

For emergencies, or if you get lost are are running late:
An emergency phone number to use is: 410.864.2700. This will connect directly to the Security Office. We provide 24-hour security during an overnight.

Approximate Schedule:
  • 6:00pm - 6:30pm: Registration, Storage of gear
  • 6:30pm - 7:00pm: Orientation/Welcome
  • 7:00pm - 10:30pm: Evening Activities
    • Snack
    • Open Exploration of exhibits
    • Two group workshops
  • 8:00pm - 10:30pm: Free play on KidWorks!
  • 10:30 - 11:00pm: Gather sleep gear
  • 11:00pm - 7:00am: Lights Out
  • 7:00am - 9:00am: Wake-up!
    • Gather sleep gear
    • Breakfast
    • Departure
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Contact: Rachel Gedid Peternith - rgpeternith@gmail.com

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