Port Discovery Overnight Trip

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  • What: An overnight adventure in an awesome children's museum.
  • When: Saturday, March 7, 2020, 6:00 pm to Sunday March 8, 2020, 9:00 am
  • Where: Port Discovery Children's Museum (website)
    35 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
  • Cost: $41.25 per person (scout or chaperone, non-refundable) - all youth MUST have a chaperone AND be age 5yrs or older. Scholarships are available.  
  • Signup/Payment Deadline: December 18, 2019
  • Contact: Rachel Gedid Peternith - rgpeternith@gmail.com

Key Documents
To Come to this great event:
Step 1: by Wednesday Dec. 18, 2019  - REGISTER HERE
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Step 2: Pay for it by Wednesday Dec. 18, 2019
It's $41.25 per person (incl. 3% handling); all youth MUST be age 5 or older.​ 
  • 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 Overnight

​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 Port Discovery Overnight activities, info, rules and more.  Download and review the Overnight 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 snacks and a light breakfast (as well as discounted parking at the Harbor Park Garage)
  • Make memories together as they spend a night in the Museum!
  • Catch Foggy Bubbles Program Activities (specific to our overnight): Using special gloves, uniquely designed bubble solutions, and a Port Discovery adapted fog blower, scouts will actually catch fog filled bubbles (Awesome!) and pass them from hand to hand. As they play, they'll learn about the surface tension that makes all bubbles round and the iridescence that gives them their beautiful colors.

Directions:
  • 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:
Overnight parking is available in the Harbor Park Garage located next to Port Discovery (see map). This garage offers a special discounted rate of $10 for Overnight Adventures 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