Greetings Troop 250,

Troop 250 is pleased to announce a sleepover at the Georgia Aquarium. My wife and daughter attended last year with Girl Scouts and said it was just an awesome experience. They even had a chance to dissect squids. Personally I would rather fry and eat them.
After everyone has gone home, and the Aquarium has closed its doors for the night, we get to explore with behind the scenes activities and sleep in front of an exhibit.

Some fun facts about Georgia Aquarium:

Largest aquarium in the world
Over 120,000 animals representing over 500 species
8.5 million gallons of marine and saltwater

Cost is $100 per person, includes the following:
Fun and educational activities
Guided tour of galleries and amazing behind the scenes areas
Dinner Saturday night and light Breakfast Sunday morning
Gas money and parking fees
Entry to AT&T Dolphin Tales
We can stay and enjoy the aquarium after sleepover has concluded Sunday morning

Deadline for sign-ups is Sept. 30th. You can respond to this email and pay at meetings. We must pay Aquarium 30 days prior to trip so please have your payment in no later than Sept. 30th.

What to bring
Sleeping bag
Pillow with silk pillowcases if needed
Toiletries
Can bring air-mattress or cot
Please pack light as we will have to carry gear from car

Schedule
Leave Grace Church no later than 1:30 Saturday afternoon November 2nd
6:30 – 7:00pm: check in (bring luggage from car)
7:00 – 7:30pm: Introduction and divide into groups
7:30 – 10:00pm: Dinner, activities, gallery and behind the scene tours
10:00 -10:30pm: Retrieve luggage and get ready for bed
11:00pm Lights out
Sunday Morning
6:00 -7:15 am: Wake up, breakfast and return luggage
7:15 – 7:45am: Deepo movie
7:45 – 9:30am: Activities continue
9:30 – 10:00am: Wrap Up
10:00am: Sleepover program concludes. Guests are invited to stay for regular operating hours.
Arrival time back to Grace about 2:00pm

We have received several e-mails from parents asking if this campout is available for all family members. At first we decided to keep as is, with Scouts and leaders only, however after further discussion with Mr. Mercer, he confirmed that we can make this outing a family one , same as beach sweep and ski trip.

For parents that asked, please confirm total number going.
This is going to be an awesome experience, you don’t want to miss it!!!
Scout on,
Sergio