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 , participating in hands-on educational activities and enjoying a delicious evening snack. Then tuck in to your sleeping bag for sweet dreams in our .

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

10:45pm Explore the Aquarium

11:15pm Setup for bedtime in the Shark Tunnel

11:45pm Story time for children/safety orientation for adults

Midnight Lights out

7:00am Wake up!J Breakfast in the Café, store gear in the “Holding Tank”, J collect take home materials

8:00am Behind the Scenes Tour or more time to Explore J (depending on age of participants)

9:00am Sleepover finishes, 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 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 offer food that is process will take a few minutes to complete. nut-free. Please advise RAC of any dietary restrictions in Are their shower facilities for Sleepover participants your group at time of reservation and every effort will be to use? made to accommodate them. No, only basic bathroom facilities are available for use by What if there is an emergency? Sleepover participants Aquarium staff (Education staff plus Security) will be onsite Where should we park when we come for a Sleepover? for the duration of the Sleepover to assist in the event of an There are several pay parking lots in the area around the emergency. Adults attending the Sleepover will be briefed Aquarium. on the location of fire exits, etc. before bedtime. A Sleepover What if I need to leave the Aquarium during the Sleepover? staff member will be available to assist participants at all Children must be supervised at all times while in the times overnight. Aquarium staff are first aid trained and Aquarium. If sufficient adults are present to supervise and CPR certified. one adult needs to leave the Aquarium for a short time, If Sleepover participants need to be contacted during the Security staff will be present to assist with exit/entry to the course of the Sleepover, messages can be relayed via building. Sleepover Staff. HOW TO APPLY HOW DO I CHANGE Book online at www.ripleysaquariumofcanada.com/sleepover MY PARTICIPANT NUMBERS? OR To Increase your Numbers: Complete the appropriate application for below. Email to [email protected] or fax to 647-435-1034. Requests for increases to your participant numbers, to a maximum of 75 participants, will be accepted up to 3 days prior to the date of your Sleepover and is subject to availability. BOOKING FORM 1. Call the Education Department at 647-351-3474 x2648 GROUP SLEEPOVER 2. Provide your reference number and the number of (minimum 25, maximum 75 participants) people you wish to add. 3. Provide a credit card number with expiry date. Please note this is a booking form only, your Sleepover is not confirmed until we have contacted you to take payment. Please Note: Sleepover spaces are limited and allotted on a first come / first served basis based on receipt of payment.

NAME To Decrease your Numbers: Requests for decreases to your participant numbers will ADDRESS be accepted with full refund, up to 14 days prior to the date of your Sleepover. As there are no refunds less than 14 PHONE NUMBER days prior to your Sleepover, we recommend that you find substitute participants for your unallocated spaces. EMAIL 1. Call the Education Department at 647-351-3474 x2648. 2. Provide your reference number and the number of # OF ADULTS children and / or adults no longer attending. 3. If your decrease in numbers qualifies for a refund # OF CHILDREN according to the Cancellation / Refund policy, J the amount owing will be refunded to the credit J card on file for your booking. TYPE OF GROUP (Guide, Scout, School, other)

CO-ED MALE ONLY FEMALE ONLY POLICIES Supervision CHOICE OF DATE (subject to availability) Groups of any size may register for a Sleepover. All groups or families must have at least one adult (19+ years old) and 1ST CHOICE meet the supervision ratio of one adult to eight children. Adult 2ND CHOICE supervisors are required to actively engage with children at all times and are solely responsible for managing behaviour. Payment & Refunds COMMENTS/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Individuals/Families: Full payment is required at time of booking. Groups of 25 or more: a 50% deposit is due at time of booking. Balance due upon arrival at the Aquarium. Cancellation Policy: • Cancellation 2 weeks or more prior to Sleepover date, full refund • Less than 2 weeks to sleepover date, no refunds. J Every effort will be made to reschedule you for another night if desired, 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 , 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. 647-435-1034 HOW TO APPLY HOW DO I CHANGE Book online at www.ripleysaquariumofcanada.com/sleepover MY PARTICIPANT NUMBERS? OR To Increase your Numbers: Complete the appropriate application for below. Email to [email protected] or fax to 647-435-1034. Requests for increases to your participant numbers will be accepted up to 3 days prior to the date of your Sleepover and is subject to availability. BOOKING FORM 1. Call the Education Department at 647-351-3474 x2648 FAMILY SLEEPOVER 2. Provide your reference number and the number of people you wish to add. Please note this is a booking form only, your Sleepover is not confirmed until 3. Provide a credit card number with expiry date. we have contacted you to take payment. Sleepovers can accommodate up to 75 people. Age 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Please Note: Sleepover spaces are limited and allotted on a first come / first served basis based on receipt of payment.

NAME To Decrease your Numbers: Requests for decreases to your participant numbers will ADDRESS be accepted with full refund, up to 14 days prior to the date of your Sleepover. As there are no refunds less than 14 PHONE NUMBER days prior to your Sleepover, we recommend that you find substitute participants for your unallocated spaces. EMAIL 1. Call the Education Department at 647-351-3474 x2648. 2. Provide your reference number and the number of # OF ADULTS children and / or adults no longer attending. 3. If your decrease in numbers qualifies for a refund # OF CHILDREN according to the Cancellation / Refund policy, J the amount owing will be refunded to the credit J card on file for your booking. DATES: SATURDAY FEB 8TH SATURDAY MARCH 1ST SATURDAY APRIL 26TH POLICIES SATURDAY MAY 10TH SATURDAY MAY 24TH SATURDAY JUNE 7TH DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND BASED ON AVAILABILITY Supervision Groups of any size may register for a Sleepover. All groups COMMENTS/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Balance due upon arrival at the Aquarium. Cancellation Policy: • Cancellation 2 weeks or more prior to Sleepover date, full refund • Less than 2 weeks to sleepover date, no refunds. J Every effort will be made to reschedule you for another night if desired, 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. 647-435-1034