WHO: Pack 44 scouts and their families.
This is considered a "Family Overnight" which means that each Scout will have a parent or other responsible adult in charge of them (it can be another Scout's parent).
WHAT: An exciting overnight stay at the Lancaster Science Factory. What's more fun than having a pizza party at Lancaster Science Factory? A pizza party and sleepover at the Lancaster Science Factory!! Then you will get a chance to explore the science factory exhibits and see special exhibits just for us. This is a great time to see what the science factory without the public. Schedule of events and sign up listed below:
WHEN: September 30th, 2023 / Sign-up Deadline: September 24th
5:00pm – 5:30pm – Guest check-in and payment.
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Pizza Party and drinks provided by Lancaster Science Factory
7:30pm – 10:00pm – Guests explore the exhibit hall. Breakout activities are also available. Scouts may also complete LSF Scientific Achievement Badges during this time!
10:00pm – rollout your sleeping bags- lights out by 11:00pm, please!
7:30am – Rise and Shine Continental Breakfast provided by Lancaster Science Factory.
8:30am – Science-to-Go store reopens for souvenirs and guest check out
Guess what? This will count as a Camping bead for the scouts and leaders!
WHERE: Lancaster Science Factory
454 New Holland Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602
COST: Cost is broken down as follows...
Per person Lancaster Science Factory Overnight cost is normally $35
The Lancaster Science Factory has a grant to take $8 off for each Scout and Scout Leader
The Lititz VFW has awarded Pack 44 a grant which will lower each participant's cost
Final Costs are as follows:
Pack 44 Cub Scouts - $15
1st Parent - $15
Siblings and Additional Parents - $35
What to Pack: A Scout is prepared, consider bringing the following...
comfortable ground mat / air mattress
sleeping bag and/or sheets and blankets
pillow
water bottle
toothbrush, toothpaste (a Scout is Clean!!)
sleep mask and ear plugs (highly recommended - these are very often helpful on Scout events to get better sleep!)
tent (optional - small self-supporting tents can be used if there is room ... there is no guarantee that you can use it)