Try the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's education department ([log in to unmask]), they run a wonderful and successful overnight program.  Also, the Oregon Coast Aquarium (www.aquarium.org) runs several different overnight programs.

Good luck,
Keni Sturgeon
Jensen Arctic Museum
Monmouth, OR 97361

----- Original Message -----
From: Jessica Ruskin <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2002 12:38 pm
Subject: camp-in programs

> I am wondering if any small museums offer camp-in programs. I have
> heard of
> programs at larger museums that serve up to 600 people during one
> camp-in.
> We have about 3000 square feet and wonder if anyone out there of
> comparablesize  runs such programs. If so, how many people do you
> have in one night?
> What facility needs are involved with such a program (e.g. kitchen,
> catering services, etc.)? Any information would be great!
>
> Thank you,
> Jessica Ruskin
> Program Director
>
> Explorit Science Center
> 3141 5th Street
> P.O. Box 1288
> Davis, CA 95617
> (530) 756-0191
> FAX (530) 756-1227
> http://www.explorit.org
>
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