Safari Overnights:
Experience the Academy after Dark
Enjoy interactive activities and meet some of our live animals—all with the guidance of the Academy's experienced naturalists! Break to socialize and enjoy refreshments and snacks. Sleep next to lions, tigers, or Tyrannosaurus rex. Awake to a light breakfast and more exploration. Each child receives a participation patch.
Friends & Family Overnights
Friends & Family Overnights are open to the public. These overnights are available on February 4, March 12 and May 6, 2011.
Sample Schedule for Friends & Family Overnights
Evening:
- 6:30–7 pm
- Check-in
- 7–7:10 pm
- Orientation
- 7:15–8:30 pm
- Open Exploration
4–6 activities such as:- Bears, Bats, and Bugs (what to find while camping)
- Behind-the-Scenes Tours
- Compass Adventure
- Crafts
- Dinosaur Dig
- Dissecting Dioramas
- Not-So-Creepy Crawlies
- Outside In
- Scavenger Hunt
- 8:30–9 pm
- Snacks
- 9–10 pm
- Open Exploration
(see the list above) - 10–10:30 pm
- Live Animal Show
- 10:30–11 pm
- Bedtime Setup
- 10:30–11 pm
- Movie begins
Following Morning:
- 7 am
- Rise and Shine
- 7–8 am
- Breakfast
- 8–9 am
- Purchase T-Shirts,
Pick Up Patches,
Giftshop Open,
Exhibit Opening - 9 am
- Gear must depart the building but you can stay!
Scout Overnights
Scouts and their families can have fun while completing requirements at our special Scout Overnights. See Boy Scout Overnights and Girl Scout Overnights for more information.
All Overnights
- Time:
- 6:30 pm to 9 am; Check-in is 6:30-7 pm.
- Ages:
- Safari Overnights are appropriate for children ages 7-14. One adult is required per 3 children. No outside food or drink is permitted and extra large sleeping mattresses are discouraged.
- Reservations:
- Call 215-299-1060.
- Fees:
- $35 for members
$40 for non-members - A deposit of $10 per person is due upon registration. The balance is due one month prior to the Safari Overnight date.
- If you cancel:
- Any cancellations made more than 30 days before the date will be refunded in full. Partial or full cancellations made 7-30 days before the overnight will be subject to a $10/person fee. Cancellations made the week of the overnight will not be refunded.
- If we cancel:
- The Academy may cancel a Safari Overnight if there aren't enough participants. If so, we'll notify you two weeks prior to the event. We'll try to arrange another overnight for you. If not, you'll be granted a full refund.
Friends & Family Overnights
- Friday, February 4, 2011
- Saturday, March 12, 2011
- Friday, May 6, 2011
Friends & Family Overnights are open to the public. Call 215-299-1060 for reservations.
Scout Safari Overnights
- Saturday, January 22, 2011
- Cub Scouts & Webelos only,
Geologist - Saturday, January 29, 2011
- Brownies & Junior Girl Scouts only,
Plants and Animals - Saturday, February 26, 2011
- Cub Scouts & Webelos only,
Forester - Friday, March 4, 2011
- Cub Scouts & Webelos only,
Scientist - Friday, March 18, 2011
- Brownies & Junior Girl Scouts only,
Water Water - Saturday, March 26, 2011
- Cub Scouts & Webelos only,
Wildlife - Saturday, April 2, 2011
- Brownies & Junior Girl Scouts only,
Planet Earth - Friday, April 8, 2011
- Cub Scouts & Webelos only,
Naturalist - Friday, May 13, 2011
- Cub Scouts & Webelos only,
Badge Medley - Saturday, May 21, 2011
- Brownies & Junior Girl Scouts only,
Wildlife
Scouts and their families can have fun while completing requirements at our special Scout Overnights. See Boy Scout Overnights and Girl Scout Overnights for more information.
Call 215-299-1060 for reservations.
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