Late Night and Overnight Camp-Ins

Spooky Science
New Year's Eve Eve
Water Wonders
Extreme Science Night- Father's Day
Who Should Attend?
Registration
Late Night FAQ
Overnight FAQ

Ever wonder what it's like to spend the night in a museum – after dark? Bring your youth group to an exciting overnight adventure where you can stay late, or bring your sleeping bag and spend the night! Our camps are economical and educational – not to mention fun!

All late nights and overnights feature:

• Structured hands-on demonstrations
• Tasty late-night pizza and yummy snacks
• Exploration of hundreds of hands-on exhibits
• Watch an OMNIMAX film on the giant screen
• Free parking
• Continental breakfast for overnight camps
• Complimentary admission the next day for overnight campers

2009-2010 Programs

Spooky Science
Friday, October 23, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
5:30 – 9:00 pm
Experience the Science Center like never before as you listen to eerie stories after dark aboard the Steamship William G. Mather. Experiment with slime and enjoy special Halloween-themed demonstrations. $12 per person. To make your reservation, call 216-621-2400, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm.

Click here for more details on Spooky Science Nights.

New Year’s Eve Eve
December 30, 2009
7-11:30 pm
Celebrate the New Year one night early at this popular family event! Explore hundreds of exhibits, enjoy festive demonstrations, take a spin around our carpet skating rink, enjoy warm snacks and view an OMNIMAX movie. Ring in 2010 with a countdown, a ginger ale toast and a balloon drop complete with 1,500 balloons falling from three floors up. $24 per person. To make your reservation, call 216-621-2400, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm.

For more information on this event, click here.

Water Wonders
Splish! Splash! Drip! Drop! Water is essential to life on earth. Discover the amazing chemical and physical properties of water, learn about our delicate Great Lakes ecosystem and view life in a single drop of water. View Mysteries of the Great Lakes on our giant OMNIMAX screen. Overnight $39 per person. Late Night $24 per person. To make your reservation, call 216-621-2400, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm.

Overnights 7 pm - 9:30 am the following morning
Friday, January 29, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010 (Boy Scout Night Only)
Friday, April 23, 2010 (Girl Scout/Brownie Night Only)
Saturday, May 1, 2010

Late Night 7 - 11:30 pm
Friday, March 12, 2010


Extreme Science Night – Father’s Day Event
Saturday, June 19, 2010
7-11:30 pm
Back by popular demand! Bring Dad and join us for a night of EXTREME science fun! Tour the Steamship William G. Mather, enjoy a high-energy demonstration, build a container to protect your egg from a 3-story plunge and watch a film on the huge OMNIMAX screen…all in one night! $24 per person. To make your reservation, call 216-621-2400, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm.


Who Should Attend?
Camp-ins are the perfect structured event for Boy and Girl Scouts, Youth Groups and School Field Trips.

Scouts
Is your pack or troop looking for an activity to meet others in a fun and structured atmosphere? If so, check out our Boy & Cub Scouts ONLY and Girl Scouts ONLY nights! Join troops and packs from across Northern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania as we explore science together in this interactive overnight adventure.

All groups will spend the night in the science center. As an added bonus, packs and troops will be eligible for badge and loop credits.

For more information on Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio, please visit www.gsneo.org, or click on the image below.



Youth Groups
Is your youth group looking for a unique way to create memories that will last a lifetime? Our camp-in programs are an ideal opportunity to explore the world of science and technology as a group.


School Field Trips
Our camp-ins are a great experience for students in grades 3 – 6. The 2009-2010 camp-in programs align with many of the National Science Teacher's Association's standards. Camp-ins are a great opportunity for students to apply in-the-classroom knowledge with hands-on demonstrations in a completely interactive and fun setting.


Registration
To make a group registration, call our group registration staff at 216-621-2400, Monday – Friday, 9 am-5:30 pm. Reservations are first come, first served and require a 25% non-refundable deposit. Full payment is due 4 weeks prior to evening event.

Download the Late Night FAQ
Download the Overnight FAQ