Overnight Scout Camp-ins for Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Scouts BSA/Scouting America offer a unique opportunity to spend the night at the Science Center! Scouts engage in hands-on workshops and activities that align with STEAM principles, making strides toward earning badges while creating lasting memories in our dynamic learning environment.
Private Scout Camp-in Pricing
| Up to 50 people | $4,000 |
| Additional people | $80 per person |
Public Scout Camp-in Pricing
| Scouts | $85 per person |
| Required Adults | $35 per person |
| Additional Adults | $85 per person |
Overnight Scout Camp-in Schedule
| Date | Ages or Levels | Type | Title | Associated Badges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Nov 1 – Sun Nov 2, 2025 | Cadettes | Public | Murder Mystery | Supports the pursuit of Special Agent badge |
| Sat Dec 6 – Sun Dec 7, 2025 | Scouts BSA 7th grade & up | Public | Sustainability Merit Badge | Supports the pursuit of requirements 1-7 and 9 of Sustainability Merit Badge. |
| Sat Jan 24 – Sun Jan 25, 2026 | Scouts BSA | Public | Murder Mystery | Supports the pursuit of Fingerprinting badge |
| Sat Jan 31 – Sun Feb 1, 2026 | Any Scout Level | Private | Da Vinci Unlocked | Choose your workshops to work towards any specific STEAM badge requirements you wish |
| Sat Feb 7 – Sun Feb 8, 2026 | Any Scout Level | Private | Da Vinci Unlocked | Choose your workshops to work towards any specific STEAM badge requirements you wish |
| Sat Feb 14 – Sun Feb 15, 2026 | Any Scout Level | Private | Da Vinci Unlocked | Choose your workshops to work towards any specific STEAM badge requirements you wish |
| Sat Feb 21 – Sun Feb 22, 2026 | Cub Scouts | Public | Animal Sleepover | Supports the pursuit of Into the Wild Badge for Arrows of Light |
| Sat Mar 7 – Sun Mar 8, 2026 | Webelos and Arrow of Light Cub Scouts & Scouts BSA | Public | Night at the Museum | n/a |
| Sat Mar 14 – Sun Mar 15, 2025 | Brownies | Public | Wonders of Water | Satisfies activities requirements of Wonders of Water Journey; troops will need to complete the service project on their own |
| Sat Mar 21 – Sun Mar 22, 2026 | Any Scout Level | Private | Da Vinci Unlocked | Choose your workshops to work towards any specific STEAM badge requirements you wish |
| Sat Mar 28 – Sun Mar 29, 2026 | Any Scout Level | Private | Da Vinci Unlocked | Choose your workshops to work towards any specific STEAM badge requirements you wish |
| Sat Apr 11 – Sun Apr 12, 2026 | Brownies & Juniors | Public | Animal Sleepover | Supports the pursuit of Brownie Bugs Badge and Junior Animal Habitats Badge |
| Sat Apr 18 – Sun Apr 19, 2026 | Juniors and up | Public | Night at the Museum | n/a |
Overnight Scout Camp-In Program Descriptions
Murder Mystery Camp-in
Whodunit? There’s been a homicide (an imaginary one, we promise) and we need you to help catch the killer! See how science helps detectives find the culprits behind crimes. Program is developed in partnership with our friends in forensic science at Cedar Crest College.
Wonders of Water
Learn about the awesome properties of water, all the things we need it for, and how we can protect this precious resource. Put water drops through a circus workout, amaze your friends with water that defies gravity, and build a model watershed to see how pollution runoff affects our streams and rivers. (This popular sleepover fills up faster than the Little Lehigh Creek in a rainstorm, so don’t wait to register!)
Animal Sleepover
What’s more fun than a museum sleepover? A museum sleepover with animal friends! (Note: animal friends will not be sleeping in little sleeping bags with your Scouts—they have their enclosures to keep them happy.) Take care of your animal badge requirements by spending some time with our resident and exhibit animals.
A Night at the Museum
We are turning the Science Center into a giant escape room! Exhibits hold the clues to crack the codes for our mystery boxes. Can you get the final master mystery box open by bedtime? This new experience will foster teamwork, problem solving and quick thinking…and it promises to be a lot of fun!
Sustainability Merit Badge
Earn most of the Sustainability Merit Badge with fellow scouts. Each scout will receive a folder printout of all the requirements covered for the night to keep your scout organized and on track to finish the badge at home.
Da Vinci Unlocked
Spend the evening with some of the best that Da Vinci Science Center has to offer. Enjoy a live science show and select up to three (3) workshop experiences from the following: Build a Bug Maze! (K-2nd Grade), Slime Science (K-8th Grade), Short Circuits (3rd-8th Grade), Circuit Playground (3rd-8th Grade), and Thrill Ride 2.0 (3rd-8th Grade). See how we have the MOST fun with science!
Overnight Scout Camp-In POlicies
General Information
- All Overnight Scout Camp-ins take place from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next day.
- One adult per 5 scouts is required.
- We no longer offer a free chaperone ratio policy.
- The staff at the Da Vinci Science Center will do everything to make your experience as enjoyable and educational as possible. Feel free to speak to a staff member at any time during a program if you have questions or concerns.
- Registration is required for all programs.
- Registration closes 2 weeks prior to program date.
- Registration must be done online. No phone registrations or late registrations will be accepted.
- Air mattresses are not permitted due to limited access to power outlets.
- Troop/Pack check-in will be at the Main Entrance located on West Hamilton Street. This will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Adult Chaperone Responsibilities
- Supervision: Always keep scouts within sight, adhere to the buddy system, and remember adults are responsible for their scouts at all times.
- Safety Rules: Maintain a safe environment by counting scouts when entering and exiting exhibit areas, keeping emergency contact information for each scout, and staying organized.
- Schedule: Ensure that your group is punctual for their workshops, live science show, and departure.
- Engagement: Encourage active participation and questions to enhance learning.
- Behavior: Manage scout behavior as you are responsible while they are in your care. Ensure no running, no food or drinks on the exhibition floor, and maintain respect for exhibits, staff, and other visitors.
Parking
- There are several public parking garages within 1-3 blocks of the Science Center, including the following:
- The Spiral Deck (645 spaces) is located directly behind the science center at 836 Linden St. The walk from there to our main entrance is one block. When parking at the Spiral Deck, use the elevator located in the middle of the garage to exit right behind the Science Center on Court Street. Walk through the pedestrian walkway to the right of the Science Center to get to the front entrance.
- The Maple Street Parking Deck (1,100 spaces) is located at 920 West Maple St. and offers a 2 to 3 block walk to our main entrance.
- Please note that overnight parking will cost around $29 and there may be additional fees at some parking garages when there are evening events at the PPL Center.
- Learn more about parking & directions
- Please park your vehicles in a nearby parking garage before bringing your overnight gear to check-in a the Main Entrance located on West Hamilton Street.
Food & Drink
- A pizza dinner (2 slices per person) is included in the program cost. Plain and pepperoni pizzas will be available on a first come, first served basis. Any participant with food allergies (gluten and/or dairy) or anyone who may need more food should plan to eat prior to their arrival.
- There is no outside food or drink permitted. Reusable water bottles are permitted.
- A snack will be provided in the evening portion of the program.
- A light continental breakfast will be provided in the morning.
Refunds and Cancellations
- Registration can be cancelled/transferred with a full refund, minus the 25% non-refundable deposit, up to 30 days prior to the program date.
- Cancellations made 15-29 days before program date: 50 percent refund
- Cancellations made 14 days or less before program date: No refund
- Refunds will not be issued for anyone who does not attend the program unless the Da Vinci Science Center is notified at least two weeks in advance, following the cancellation/refund policy above.
- Da Vinci Science Center reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum number of registered participants is not met 2 weeks prior to the program date. If the Da Vinci Science Center is forced to cancel a program, groups can transfer to a different program or receive a full refund.
Payment Policy
- A 25% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking, or payment can be made in full. Remaining balance is due two weeks prior to the program date. All credit cards used during the registration will be auto-charged the remaining balance at the two week deadline.
- Final payment is required no later than two weeks prior to the program date. Payments will not be accepted the day of the program.
Accessibility
Please let us know if your troop has any special needs when you make your reservation and we will make every effort to accommodate you.
