Fall 2019 Overnight Trip: A Night Under the Sea

Nov. 9-10, Moody Gardens

Last updated on Nov. 6

We will spend the night in the Moody Garden Aquarium and discover a world much different from our own! Discover ocean habitats, creatures that live within them, and relationships they share during our night expedition. The evening includes a variety of activities with an animal encounter and a tour of the Aquarium Pyramid.

Reservations are now closed. Contact your Den Leader if you have last-minute changes.
$50 per attendee.

All Scouts—including Lions—are now eligible to attend! We contacted Moody Gardens, and they agreed to update their policy to fit the Scouting ages. They also have expanded our group size to 150 people. We ask that Scouts and only one parent per family sign up until the October 21 Pack Meeting. After that date, all siblings (ages 5-13) may sign up, along with a 2nd parent (if you wish).

Required Forms.
Please complete and return all forms to Candace.

Youth Protection Training is required of all attending adults. Forward your completion certificate. It may take a few hours to be sent to your email address upon completion.

Annual BSA Medical Release Forms are required for all Scouts attending. Click here to download.

  • Check-in will be at 6:15pm on Saturday, November 9. The program begin promptly at 6:30pm

  • Meet at “Aquarium Ticketing” Click here for a map

  • You are responsible for carrying your own gear – be sure to pack light!

  • We will sleep indoors—pack a sleeping pad, air mattress, or cot, sleeping bag, and pillow. See Moody Garden’s recommended packing list below.

  • A late night snack and continental breakfast will be provided.

Scroll down for the agenda and packing list.

 

Moody Gardens

One Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77554

(409) 744-4673

Plan accordingly: From Austin, this is a minimum 3.5 hour drive, with tolls.

What to Pack

To make the most of the night, please plan to bring the following:

  • Sleeping bag & pillow

  • Comfy clothes & shoes (you can bring a change of clothes

    for sleeping)

  • Basic toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hand towel, etc.)

  • Class B uniform (t-shirt)

  • Air mattress or cot (optional)

  • Eye mask (optional)

  • A positive attitude & a sense of adventure!

What to Leave at Home

  • Items of value (laptop, tablets, etc)

  • Selfie sticks

  • Alcohol

Agenda

Timing is approximate—except for check-in. Don’t be late!

6:15 pm – 6:30 pm – Group Arrival & Check-in—Meet at “Aquarium Ticketing” Click here for a map
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Guided Tour
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Habitat Presentation
9:00 pm – 9:45 pm – Pizza Snack (consists of 2 slices of pizza and a can of Sierra Mist per person)
9:45 pm – 10:45 pm – Late Night Tour (optional)
10:45 pm – 11:30 pm – Themed Games and Activities (optional)
11:30 pm – 12:00 am – Prepare for Bed

12:00 am – Lights Out

7:00 am – 7:45 am – Wake-up Call & Breakfast (small donuts, breakfast breads, fruit, juice, coffee)
7:45 am – 8:00 am – Group Check-out & Departure

We are welcome to re-enter the pyramid at 10:00 am

Questions?

Email Bill