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Experience Pacific Science Center Overnight
Imagine roaming the exhibit halls after everyone else has gone home, falling asleep beneath a Tyrannosaurus Rex and awakening to a laser light show and IMAX film. At Camp-In you'll enjoy a private, after hours experience where you can explore everything Pacific Science Center has to offer, including a hands-on science workshop, live stage show and planetarium show presented by Pacific Science Center's enthusiastic, knowledgeable and entertaining education staff. This will be a night to remember!
Camp-In 2012
ULTIMATE SCIENCE CHALLENGE CAMP-IN
Experience an evening packed with scientific challenges. Are you up to the challenge?
- Balloon Car Race Challenge.
- Seasons Planetarium Challenge.
- Ice Under Fire - Live Science Show.
- Puzzle Palooza Featuring Groovik's Cube Exhibition.
- Minute to Win It Science Challenges throughout the exhibits.
- IMAX® films and laser light shows.
Cost: $50 per person.
Times: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Dates: Check our list of Camp-In dates and groups.
Who: families, schools, youth groups.
Age requirements vary by program. A ratio of at least one adult to every six youth is required.
Registration
Register online with VISA or Mastercard payment, or call (206) 443-2925 to register by phone.
- For Issaquah School District students attending the Sage-Merlin Camp-In on May 4-5, register online here.
- For Cub Scout, Girl Scout and Open Enrollment Camp-Ins, register online here.
Payment
Full payment, or a $200 deposit (for groups of 5 or more) is due at the time of registration with the remaining balance due three weeks prior to your Camp-In.
Cancellation
Call at least two weeks prior to your scheduled Camp-In to receive a 50% refund. No refunds issued within two weeks of Camp-In.
Guidelines & Information
For the safety of everyone, Camp-In is on lock-down from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. During this time participants may leave only for an emergency and re-entry will not be permitted. Children ages 5 and over may participate; younger children, including infants, will not be admitted. Souvenir T-shirts can be purchased at Camp-In or pre-ordered at registration.
Additional Information
Further information is available in our download section.
Puzzle Palooza is an exhibition developed by Pacific Science Center. Groovik's Cube was developed by GroovLabs, a Seattle-based non-profit collective of engineers, artists and scientists.
Dates/Groups
Girl Scout Camp-Ins*
- Fri, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 18 Western Washington Council
- Sat, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 19 All Councils
- Fri, April 13 - Sat, April 14 All Councils
- Sat, April 28 - Sun, April 29 EWNI and All Councils
*Each night is open to all levels of Girl Scouts. There is not a specific Brownie or Junior night.
Cub Scout Camp-Ins
- Fri, March 9 - Sat, March 10 Mount Baker Council
- Sat, March 17 - Sun, March 18 Mount Baker Council
- Sat, March 31 - Sun, April 1 Mount Baker Council
- Sat, April 14 - Sun, April 15 Chief Seattle Council
- Fri, April 27 - Sat, April 28 Chief Seattle Council
Open Enrollment Camp-Ins
- Fri, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 25 Families, School & Youth Groups, Grades 2 - 6
- Fri, March 23 - Sat, March 24 Families, School & Youth Groups, Grades 2 - 6
- Sat, March 24 - Sun, March 25 Families, School & Youth Groups, Grades 2 - 6
- Thurs, May 17 - Fri, May 18 Families, School & Youth Groups, Grades 2 - 6
- Fri, May 18 - Sat, May 19 Families, School & Youth Groups, Grades 2 - 6
SAGE MERLIN CAMP-IN
- Fri, May 4 - Sat, May 5 - Issaquah School District
Ron McNair
26th Annual Ron McNair Camp-In
Saturday, Nov. 10 - Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012
At the Ron McNair Camp-In you'll enjoy a private, overnight event where you can explore everything Pacific Science Center has to offer. Come prepared for a jam-packed experience with fun and exciting science exploration as well as the unique opportunity to sleep among the exhibits!
WHO
Girls and boys, ages 8-12 and their adult chaperones
TIMES
6 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.
EGYPTIAN EXPLORATIONS
- Hands-On Science Workshop
- Planetarium presentation
- Live Science Show
- IMAX and Laser Light Shows
- Experience Tutankhamun: The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs exhibition
GUIDELINES & INFORMATION
- Every attending participant, youth and chaperones, must bring a completed Permission Form. A separate permission form must be completed for each individual.
- Camp-In requires one attending chaperone for every six youth participants. Youth participants must be supervised at all times.
- For the safety of everyone, Camp-In is on lock-down from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. During this time, participants may leave only for an emergency and re-entry will not be permitted.
- Souvenir T-shirts can be purchased at Camp-In or pre-ordered during online registration.
COST
$60 for youth participants.
Partial or full assistance is granted for youth participants who meet the following eligibility criteria.
- Free or reduced lunch eligibility for youth who qualify
- Foster children qualify regardless of foster family's household income
- TANF/Food Stamp benefit recipients
- Assistance will also be granted to those who submit a confidential signed statement of need.
To receive financial assistance participants must complete the Financial Assistance Eligibility section of the Permission Form including a signature from an authorized adult.
$30 suggested donation for chaperones.
REGISTRATION
For more information, call (206) 443-2925.
Registration will open for this event on May 1, 2012 and will be available online.
Registration and permission forms can be found on our downloads tab.
MEAL SERVICE
A light dinner, snack, and breakfast will be served. Special dietary restrictions are the responsibility of the individual camper. If you wish to supplement the meal service, you may bring additional food.
Dinner: TBD
Snack: Tortilla chips with cheese sauce and salsa
Breakfast: Pastry, yogurt, fruit juice & coffee (adults only)
WHAT TO BRING
- Signed Liability Form
- Sleeping pad, bag & pillow (pad no more than 4" in height)
- Comfortable clothing that is appropriate for the weather and that you can sleep in
- Basic toiletries (toothbrush, etc.)
IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation.
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs is organized by National Geographic and Arts & Exhibitions International, with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. Northern Trust is a proud cultural partner. American Airlines is the official airline of the exhibition.
