Overnight Adventures

Spend Friday night at the museum learning about all things celestial. These are great for special birthdays, youth groups and scouting troops. Scouts can even earn badges.  

Reservations: Reservations are made on a first come basis and must be made 30 days in advance. Dates fill very quickly. (Groups smaller than 25 may be combined with other small groups to meet the minimum number).

Reservations may be made in person, or by phone, using MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit card. Inquiries can be made by emailing Reservations. For more information, or to make a reservation, call the Reservations Coordinator at 757-595-9135 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Limited availability.

ALL DATES ARE FULLY BOOKED. Add your name to our waiting list and you will be notified if additional dates become available.

Fridays 6:30 p.m. - Saturdays 9:00 a.m.

October 26-27

November 30 - December 1

January 18-19, 2008

March 7-8

April 18-19

May 2-3

Spend a night at the Virginia Living Museum learning about all things celestial! Weather and time permitting, groups have the opportunity to view the heavens from our rooftop deck and see space up close through our 16" telescope! Great for special birthdays, youth groups, and scouting troops! Scouts can earn badges during their experience.

Your Astro Camp-In Package includes:

	All materials, including the badge, where applicable

	An overnight "camping" adventure in our exhibits

	Gift bags for the kids

	Continental breakfast in the morning, snacks during the evening

	Admission to the museum for your group all day Saturday

	A guided tour of a portion of the museum exhibits

	A planetarium program

	A guided tour of the observatory and rooftop deck (weather permitting)

Scout Badges:

	Brownies: (one try-it) Earth & sky Science in action Space explorers

	Juniors: (one patch) Aerospace Now and Then Sky Search

	Cadette/Seniors: Museum Discovery Space Exploration

	Cub Scouts: Space Arrow Point Elective

	Boy Scouts: Astronomy Space Exploration

Basic Information

Group Size: 25 to 40 children and adults

Fee: $27 per person; 1 adult, per 10 children, free; Additional adults $15.

Minimum fee — $675 (25 people). Small groups may combine to meet the minimum

Requirements: $50 deposit required at time of reservation. The deposit is non-refundable if the reservation is canceled within 30 days of the camp-in and the opening cannot be filled.

Reservations: Reservations are made on a first come basis and must be made 30 days in advance. Camp-in dates fill very quickly. Groups smaller than 25 may be combined with other small groups to meet the minimum number.

Evening snack & continental breakfast included.

Call 757-595-9135 for information, or to register.

Not ready for a full camp-in? Try our special Saturday evening workshops and learn about all things celestial! Weather and time permitting, groups have the opportunity to view the heavens from our rooftop deck and see space up close through our 16" telescope! Great for special birthdays, youth groups, and scouting troops! Scouts can earn badges during their experience.

Your Astro Saturday Package includes:

	All materials, including the badge where applicable

	Gift bags for the kids

	A guided tour of a portion of the museum exhibits

	A planetarium program

	A guided tour of the observatory and rooftop deck (weather permitting)

Scout Badges:

	Brownies: (one try-it) Earth & sky Science in action Space explorers

	Juniors: (one patch) Aerospace Now and Then Sky Search

	Cadette/Seniors: Museum Discovery Space Exploration

	Cub Scouts: Space Arrow Point Elective

	Boy Scouts: Astronomy Space Exploration

Basic Information

Group Size: 25 to 70 children and adults

Fee: $20 per child; 1 adult, per 10 children, free; Additional adults $15.

Minimum fee — $500 (25 people). Small groups may combine to meet the minimum

Requirements: $50 deposit required at time of reservation. The deposit is non-refundable if the reservation is canceled within 30 days of the camp-in and the opening cannot be filled.

Call 757-595-9135 for information, or to register.