Camping / Outings

Troop 177 strives to have at least one camping trip or outdoor activity each month.

Georgia Aquarium Sleepover

When: July 20 – 21, 2024
Saturday – Meet at OGUMC at 5:00 p.m. having had dinner
Sunday – Return to OGUMC around 1:00 p.m.

Where: Georgia Aquarium
357 Luckie Street, NW, Atlanta Georgia 30313 (note this is the address of the parking deck).

Cost: $130 ($125 sleepover fee includes evening snack and breakfast, $5 for transportation).
Scouts should bring money for morning snack and/or lunch at the aquarium.  

To register visit: https://forms.gle/dx1gvPXHHcGr7QR97
Registration Deadline: July 4, 2024 at 11:00 p.m.

Sleepover Schedule*

Saturday
6:30pm-7:20pm – Check-In & Registration
7:30pm-7:45pm – Welcome Orientation
7:45pm-9:00pm – Behind the Scenes Tours /Activities
9:00pm-9:30pm – Evening Snacks
9:35pm-9:50pm – Nighttime Orientation
10:30pm – Lights Out

Sunday
6:00am – 07:15am: Wake-Up, Pack and Breakfast
7:15am – 9:45am: Behind the Scenes Tours / Activities
9:45am: Program Concludes

10:00am – 12:30pm Explore the aquarium independently and enjoy the Dolphin and Sea Lion Shows.

*Schedule is subject to change

What to Pack

The secret is to pack light. The aquarium provides a sleeping mat, but you might want to consider bringing:

  • sleeping bag or blankets
  • pillow
  • sweater or hoodie
  • PJ’s
  • toothbrush and other small toiletries (Note: showers are not available)
  • eye mask / ear plugs

For complete details on overnights at the aquarium, please see the Georgia Aquarium Sleepover Handbook


Upcoming Trips

  • July 20-21:  Aquarium Sleepover