GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER’S
NEW SEASON OF OVERNIGHT CAMP-INS
PERFECT FOR SCOUT AND YOUTH GROUPS, FIELD TRIPS AND FAMILIES

December 4th, 2009

CLEVELAND (December 4, 2009) – Not many people can say they’ve spent the night in a museum, but Great Lakes Science Center guests can. January marks the kick-off of the “Water Wonders” Camp-In at the Science Center – a new season of overnight adventures that lets kids of all ages investigate the marvels of water in conjunction with the exhibition Water: H2O = Life.

From scout and youth groups to school groups and families, the “Water Wonders” experience has been designed to ensure a high-quality, educational and fun night for all. Programming even meets some badge requirements for Scouts. Participants spend the night among the exhibits after an evening of excitement and making new friends.

Highlights include a journey through the water cycle, microscopic examination of the life in a single drop of water and the H2Olympics. From testing water’s strength and making it walk a tight-rope, to a special showing of Mysteries of the Great Lakes on the giant OMNIMAX® screen and a tasty late-night snack, this after-dark experience provides hours of entertainment not to be found anywhere else.

“What makes the night so unforgettable are the intangibles – kids climbing into their sleeping bags next to the exhibits and watching an OMNIMAX movie in their pajamas,” said Emily Fletcher, manager of camps and classes. “They make new friends, play with the hands-on activities and wake up the next morning with the whole museum to themselves.”

The night begins with a welcome assembly after which participants dive into the wonderful world of water with hands-on workshops, demonstrations and an exploration of the museum, including the special exhibition Water: H2O = Life. Lights are turned off one by one at midnight after all are tucked in their sleeping bags. The next morning brings breakfast followed by a whole day to play at Great Lakes Science Center.

The Science Center also offers a “Water Wonders” Late Night program from 7 – 11:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17. This experience consists of everything included in an overnight except the sleepover and next day’s access to the museum.

Overnight programs are held Friday and Saturday nights from January – May and run 7 p.m. – 9:30 a.m. the following morning. Participants have access to the Science Center the entire next day. Cost is $39 per person ($24 for Late Night).

Dates are as follows:

Friday, January 29, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Friday, February 19, 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

*Please note that after the March 19 Camp-In, the Water: H2O = Life exhibition will no longer be at Great Lakes Science Center. However, with workshops and demonstrations, the Camp-In experience will remain much the same.

Please visit the Web site at www.greatscience.com for more information. Register by phone at (216) 621-2400 Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

About the Great Lakes Science Center
Great Lakes Science Center is one of the nation’s leading science and technology centers, featuring hundreds of hands-on exhibits, themed traveling exhibits, daily demonstrations, the awe-inspiring OMNIMAX® Theater and the Steamship William G. Mather. The Science Center is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with discounted parking available for guests in the attached 500-car garage. Great Lakes Science Center is generously funded by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. For more information, contact the Science Center at (216) 694-2000 or visit www.GreatScience.com.

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