First of all, don't forget our first regular meeting of the month at 6:00 pm on Monday night, March 9th.
Now that we have that out of the way:
April 25th is our official USS Hornet Overnight!
Come aboard and experience a night in the life of a sailor on a WWII aircraft carrier! This will be a unique overnight experience for our scouts and families!
- Sleep in restored sleeping compartments where the real Hornet crew lived
- Enjoy Dinner and Breakfast in the Crew’s Mess
- Learn about this famous aircraft carrier’s daring exploits
- Tour key areas in the ship and the historical naval aircraft on board
- Learn about NASA’s Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 space missions that put the first humans on the Moon
- Ride the Flight Simulator
- Earn a special crew member Patch & Certificate!
- Ample Free Parking
Please sign up on our attendance spreadsheet at: http://pack93toro.blogspot.com/p/attendance-spreadsheet.html . If you have trouble signing up, email your Den Leader and we can add your name. We currently have reserved spots for 24 participants, so sign up now to lock-in your reservations. We may be able to add more spots, but there are no guarantees.
Event Details:
- When: Saturday, April 25th at 4:30 pm (arrival) to Sunday, April 26th at 10:00 am
- Signup Deadline: March 27th - Sign up early. Registration is limited.
- Cost:
- $85 per adult/sibling (all ages)
- $50 per scout (discount is because of our mistletoe fundraiser. It is not a USS Hornet discount).
- Includes a night tour, dinner/breakfast in the mess, and more.
- The Night Ops program always orders 'nut-free' menus, but makes no guarantees on the part of their caterers. Guests with food allergy concerns are strongly encouraged to pack their own meals. The Museum will provide a refrigerator and microwave for your use.
- Vegetarian meals are available by request in advance (Please indicate on signup spreadsheet). Please note: Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Kosher meals are unavailable--please plan to pack your own meals.
- Location: Pier 3 in Alameda, CA
- Driving directions - https://www.uss-hornet.org/visit-hornet/contact/driving-directions/
- Parking is free across from the pier
Arrival and Overnight details:
Parking is across the street (no cars allowed on the pier). We will need to carry sleeping bags and other gear on board. Falling in, stowing our gear, and following orders are all part of this unique and memorable experience. Expect there to be normal ship noises, such as creaks and groans during the night.
There is an initial safety briefing, then we stow our gear in our berthing areas, and dinner follows shortly after.
- Arrival:
- 4:30PM, Saturday April 25th.
- Full group needs to be present for check in.
- Drive time is about 2h from Salinas
- Accommodations:
- Original Crew berthing.
- Berthing racks include a foam mattress.
- Area may be shared with another group/families.
- Ladies can be housed separately if desired.
- What to bring:
- Parking is across the pier, pack as you can carry.
- Required - Pillow, sleeping bag, toiletries, hand towel, water bottle, flashlight, jacket.
- Recommended - extra blanket and a warm hat.
- Scouts wear your uniforms.
- Some lockers are available - bring a lock if desired.
- Minimal outlets available - recommend a power stick
Hornet staff will be onsite and available in case of emergency.
After-hour or emergency contact - call Security Desk at (510) 521-8448 x 226
Additional information can be found at: https://www.uss-hornet.org/overnights#1554415849661-ffb3ea19-af25
Hornet COVID-19/Coronavirus statement: https://www.uss-hornet.org/#1583189225095-be9aba65-2735
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