OVERNIGHT REEF ADVENTURES
Join Us For a Night to Remember! OVERNIGHT REEF ADVENTURE
Join us for an unforgettable overnight experience. Spend the evening exploring the Aquarium, participating in hands-on educational activities and enjoying a delicious evening snack. Then tuck in to your sleeping bag for sweet dreams in our shark tunnel.
What to expect from your Aquarium Sleepover* (Sample Agenda)
8:00pm Arrive at the AquariumJ Check in with Sleepover Staff and unload your luggageJ Group photos
8:30pm Hands-on Activities in the Aquarium classroom: J create a Gyotaku printed cotton bag with different types of fish! J Challenge yourself in Aquarium Jeopardy
9:30pm Explore the Aquarium using our Aquaquest Scavenger Hunt
10:30pm Snack in the Café
11:00pm Setup for bedtime in the Shark Tunnel
11:30pm Learn more about the Rainbow Reef
Midnight Lights out
7:00am Wake up!J Store gear in the “Holding Tank”, J Breakfast in the cafe, collect take home materials.
8:00am More time to explore!
8:30-9:00 am Sleepover finishes and Aquarium opens for the day J (all gear must be removed from the Aquarium) *Subject to change without notice.
WHAT TO BRING: JJ Sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress or foam pad J (due to space constraints single size air mattresses only please) JJ Comfortable clothes/pjs for sleeping, J slippers or other indoor footwear JJ Toothbrush, toothpaste and other overnight essentials JJ Refillable water bottle JJ Camera CHECKLIST SLEEP IN THE HANDS-ON TUNNEL WITH ACTIVITIES SHARKS SWIMMING ABOVE YOU
AQUAQUEST SCAVENGER HUNT
EXPLORE THE AQUARIUM AFTER HOURS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What if we want to add additional participants to our Sleepover reservation? Sleepovers have a limited capacity which is filled on a first Where will we sleep? come, first served basis. Please contact the Education Sleepover participants will sleep on the floor of our Shark department about adding additional participants. Tunnel, on the non-moving portion. What food will be provided at the Sleepover? What time is bedtime? An evening snack will be provided at 10:30pm and breakfast Lights will begin to be turned out at midnight, but the at 7:00am. Every effort will be made to accommodate process will take a few minutes to complete. special considerations, however, due to the public nature Are their shower facilities for Sleepover participants of the Aquarium, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free to use? environment. Please advise RAC of any dietary restrictions No, only basic bathroom facilities are available for use by in your group at time of reservation and every effort will be Sleepover participants made to accommodate them. Where should we park when we come for a Sleepover? What if there is an emergency? The Aquarium does not have its own parking, but there are Aquarium staff (Education staff plus Security) will be onsite several overnight, pay parking lots in the area. for the duration of the Sleepover to assist in the event of an What if I need to leave the Aquarium during the Sleepover? emergency. Adults attending the Sleepover will be briefed Children must be supervised at all times while in the on the location of fire exits, etc. before bedtime. A Sleepover Aquarium. If sufficient adults are present to supervise and staff member will be available to assist participants at all one adult needs to leave the Aquarium for a short time, times overnight. Aquarium staff are first aid trained and Security staff will be present to assist with exit/entry to the CPR certified. building. If Sleepover participants need to be contacted during the course of the Sleepover, messages can be relayed via Sleepover Staff. HOW TO APPLY HOW DO I CHANGE Complete the appropriate application for below. Email to MY PARTICIPANT NUMBERS? [email protected] or fax to 647-435-1034. To Increase your Numbers: Requests for increases to your participant numbers will be BOOKING FORM accepted up to 1 week prior to the date of your Sleepover, and is subject to availability. GROUP SLEEPOVER 1. Call the Education Department at 647-351-3474 x2648 (minimum 25, maximum 75 participants) 2. Provide your group information and the number of Please note this is a booking form only, your Sleepover is not confirmed until people you wish to add. we have contacted you to take payment. 3. Provide a credit card number with expiry date. Please Note: Sleepover spaces are limited and allotted on a NAME first come / first served basis based on receipt of payment.
To Decrease your Numbers: ADDRESS Requests for decreases to your participant numbers will be accepted with full refund, up to 15 days prior to the date PHONE NUMBER of your Sleepover. As there are no refunds less than 15 days prior to your Sleepover, we recommend that you find EMAIL substitute participants for your unallocated spaces. 1. Call the Education Department at 647-351-3474 x2648. # OF ADULTS 2. Provide the number of children and / or adults no J longer attending. # OF CHILDREN 3. If your decrease in numbers qualifies for a refund according to the Cancellation / Refund policy, J the amount owing will be refunded to the credit J TYPE OF GROUP (Guide, Scout, School, other) card on file for your booking.
CO-ED MALE ONLY FEMALE ONLY POLICIES
CHOICE OF DATE (subject to availability) Supervision Groups of any size may register for a Sleepover. Participants 1ST CHOICE must be 4 years or older. All groups or families must have at 2ND CHOICE least one adult (19+ years old) and meet the supervision ratio of one adult to eight children. Adult supervisors are required to actively engage with children at all times and are solely COMMENTS/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: responsible for managing behaviour. Payment & Refunds Individuals/Families: Full payment is required at time of booking. Groups of 25 or more: a 50% deposit is due at time of booking. Final balance and confirmation of numbers is due 15 days prior to the date of your Sleepover. Cancellation Policy: • 15 days or more, full refund (less $60 administration fee for whole Group cancellation) • 14 days or less, no refund. Every effort will be made to reschedule you for another date, however additional fees will apply. Air Mattresses Due to space constraints, only single sized sleeping pads and air mattresses are permitted at RAC. Should Sleepover guests choose to bring an inflatable air mattress, guests are responsible for inflating their own. 288 Bremner Blvd. Valuables Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 3L9 RAC cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to www.ripleysaquariumofcanada.com valuables. Please leave valuable items at home, or bring [email protected] them at your own risk. Fax: 647-435-1034 Sleepover dates, agenda, policies, price and program contents are subject to change without notice. HOW TO APPLY HOW DO I CHANGE Complete the appropriate application for below. Email to MY PARTICIPANT NUMBERS? [email protected] or fax to 647-435-1034. To Increase your Numbers: Requests for increases to your participant numbers will be BOOKING FORM accepted up to 1 week prior to the date of your Sleepover, and is subject to availability. FAMILY SLEEPOVER 1. Call the Education Department at 647-351-3474 x2648 Please note this is a booking form only, your Sleepover is not confirmed until 2. Provide your group information and the number of we have contacted you to take payment. Sleepovers can accommodate up to people you wish to add. 60 people. Age 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. 3. Provide a credit card number with expiry date. Please Note: Sleepover spaces are limited and allotted on a NAME first come / first served basis based on receipt of payment.
To Decrease your Numbers: ADDRESS Requests for decreases to your participant numbers will be accepted with full refund, up to 15 days prior to the date PHONE NUMBER of your Sleepover. As there are no refunds less than 15 days prior to your Sleepover, we recommend that you find EMAIL substitute participants for your unallocated spaces. 1. Call the Education Department at 647-351-3474 x2648. # OF ADULTS # OF CHILDREN 2. Provide the number of children and / or adults no J longer attending. NAME OF ATTENDEES 3. If your decrease in numbers qualifies for a refund according to the Cancellation / Refund policy, J EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER the amount owing will be refunded to the credit J card on file for your booking.
COMMENTS/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: POLICIES Supervision Groups of any size may register for a Sleepover. Participants must be 4 years or older. All groups or families must have at least one adult (19+ years old) and meet the supervision ratio of one adult to eight children. Adult supervisors are required to actively engage with children at all times and are solely responsible for managing behaviour. Payment & Refunds Individuals/Families: Full payment is required at time of booking. Groups of 25 or more: a 50% deposit is due at time of booking. Final balance and confirmation of numbers is due 15 days prior to the date of your Sleepover. Cancellation Policy: • 15 days or more, full refund (less $60 administration fee for whole Group cancellation) • 14 days or less, no refund. Every effort will be made to reschedule you for another date, however additional fees will apply. Air Mattresses Due to space constraints, only single sized sleeping pads and air mattresses are permitted at RAC. Should Sleepover guests choose to bring an inflatable air mattress, guests are responsible for inflating their own. 288 Bremner Blvd. Valuables Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 3L9 RAC cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to www.ripleysaquariumofcanada.com valuables. Please leave valuable items at home, or bring [email protected] them at your own risk. Fax: 647-435-1034 Sleepover dates, agenda, policies, price and program contents are subject to change without notice.