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Spend a night at the Saint Louis Science Center! Perfect for families, scout troops, school groups, and more! As a group, you will participate in fun activities, and get to explore the Science Center after it closes to the public. Camp-Ins take place on selected Friday evenings throughout the school year. See schedule below.
Every Camp-In includes:
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A family-friendly OMNIMAX film
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Live science demonstrations
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Hands-on activity workshops
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Pizza dinner, movie snack, and continental breakfast
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A Space Show in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium
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Souvenir patch
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Sleeping in the galleries
Camp-In Types
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All-Boy Camp-In ~ Only boys and men are allowed to attend. Open to the public
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All-Girl Camp-In ~ Only girls and women are allowed to attend. Open to the public
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Family Camp-In ~ These Camp-Ins are for everyone. Perfect for scouts, school groups, community groups, churches, families and more! These events are open to the public.
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Girl Scout Camp-In ~ These events are private for the area Girl Scout councils as noted in the schedule. Other Girl Scout groups may attend the All Girl Camp-in or any Family or Planetarium Camp-In.
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Homeschool Camp-In ~ Exclusive to homeschool students and their families. Special features include parent-student hands-on inquiry workshops. This Camp-in is only $35, and $32 for Science Center Members.
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Planetarium Camp-In ~ These Camp-Ins are for everyone and feature a special bonus: falling asleep under the stars in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. Open to the public.
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Webelos Cub Scouts Scientist Badge Camp-In ~ This Camp-In is for Webelos Cub Scouts from any council or district. Webelos will earn their Scientist Badge through hands-on activities and museum exploration. Open to the public.
2010 Camp-In Dates
February 5 - Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (Private) Juniors Only
March 12 - Girl Scouts of River Bluffs (Private) Any Level
April 2 - Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (Private) Juniors Only
May 7 - Planetarium Camp-In
June 4 - Family Camp-In
More Camp-In Information
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Check-in begins at 5pm on the dates listed and activities begin around 6:30pm.
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Pick-up will be promptly at 10am the next morning.
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Sleeping under the stars is only available at James S. McDonnell Planetarium Camp-Ins.
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The activities are designed for children ages 6 and up. We stay up late and get up early. We do not recommend Camp-Ins for children under 6.
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At least one chaperone is required for every five campers.
Camp-In Costs
Regular price is $38; $43 for James S. McDonnell Planetarium Camp-Ins. Private events may have special rates. Contact your scout council or group for more information. Special discounts may apply for groups of 30 or more, seniors and Science Center Members.
For more information or reservations, call 314.289.4424 or 800.456.SLSC x 4424.
