SLEEPOVERS
Temporarily on Hold
Overnight Reef Adventure
Join us for a slumber party to remember!
Spend the evening exploring the Aquarium, participating in hands-on educational experiences and learning about the animals that call the Aquarium home. After a delicious bedtime snack, tuck into your sleeping bag for sweet dreams in the Dangerous Lagoon shark tunnel.
SLEEPOVERS INCLUDE:
- Admission to the Aquarium for the evening and the following day
- Hands-on, take home activity in the classroom
- A late night snack and morning continental breakfast
- Spend a night sleeping in the Dangerous Lagoon tunnel
- And more!
TIME: 8pm – 9am
COST: $99.00 per person plus HST. Price is in Canadian dollars.
Please note, on the night of the sleepover, the Aquarium will remain open to the general public until 11:00pm.
For more detailed information regarding our sleepover program, please contact sleepovers@ripleysaquariumofcanada.com.
*Program dates, agenda, price, policies and program contents are subject to change without notice.
FAMILY SLEEPOVERS
2020 Family Sleepover Dates
September to December 2020 Family Sleepover dates will be available soon!
Family sleepovers are open to family groups of any size, to a maximum of 60 people. Participants must be at least 4 years of age upon registration. Adult (19+) supervision required (minimum supervision ratio is 1 adult to 8 children). Space is reserved on a first come, first serve basis and not confirmed until we have received full payment.
GIRL GUIDE AND SCOUT SLEEPOVERS
2020 Dates
2020 Group Sleepover Dates
- Dates for the 2019-2020 Girl Guide and Scout seasons are now full.
- September to December 2020 dates will be available in May 2020.
- Please email sleepovers@ripleysaquariumofcanada.com to be added to the email notification list.*Please note, the type of sleepover (i.e. Girl Guide or Scout) is determined based on the type of group that reserves space first.
Group sleepovers have a minimum requirement of 50 people, to a maximum of 75. The type of sleepover (i.e. Girl Guide or Scout) is determined based on the type of group that reserves space first. Girl Guide sleepovers are strictly female-only. Due to the popularity of the sleepover program, we do combine like-groups to reach our maximum capacity. Space is reserved on a first come, first serve basis and the date is not confirmed until we have received a deposit.
Please note, weekend group sleepovers are currently only available for Girl Guide and Scout groups. If you have a school group interested in participating in an Overnight Adventure at the Aquarium, please contact sleepovers@ripleysaquariumofcanada.com. All other group types are encouraged to reserve space in our Family Sleepovers.
How to Make a Reservation
Please complete the sleepover reservation request form below. Sleepovers are booked on a first come, first serve basis and submitting this form does not guarantee a booking. We will follow up soon to confirm dates based on availability.
Family Sleepovers: Full payment is due upon booking. Increases in number are subject to availability. Space is not confirmed until we have received full payment.
Group Sleepovers: A 50% deposit is due upon booking, with final numbers and remaining balance due 15 days prior to the sleepover date. Increases in numbers are subject to availability. Space is not confirmed until we have received a deposit.
FAQS
Where will we sleep?
Sleepover participants will sleep on the floor of the Dangerous Lagoon tunnel. There are no other areas in the Aquarium available for sleeping. Due to the nature of the tunnel, guests in the same party will be sleeping in pairs, in succession throughout the tunnel. Please be aware you will be sleeping in extremely close proximity to other sleepover participants.
What is included in the price?
Your sleepover package includes:
- Admission to the Aquarium for the evening and the following day
- Hands-on, take home activity in the classroom
- A late night snack and morning continental breakfast
- Spend a night sleeping in the Dangerous Lagoon tunnel
- And more!
Sleepovers are offered as a complete package only, no program substitutions. We will try and accommodate all special requests, including dietary restrictions; however, due to the public nature of the Aquarium, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
What do I need to bring?
Recommended items include:
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Air mattress or foam pad (due to space constraints, single- or double-size only)
- Comfortable clothes/pajamas for sleeping
- Indoor footwear
- Overnight toiletries
- Refillable water bottle
- Camera
Should sleepover guests choose to bring an inflatable air mattress, guests are responsible for inflating their own. There are outlets in and around the tunnel. It does also get cold in the tunnel at night, so it is recommended to bring appropriate sleeping attire. Please note, only basic bathroom facilities are available for use by sleepover participants.
Where can I park overnight?
The Aquarium does not have a parking lot, but there are several overnight pay parking lots in the area, including the Rogers Center and Metro Toronto Convention Center. Please call these facilities directly to inquire about pricing and availability.
What if we want to add additional participants to our Sleepover reservation?
Sleepovers have a limited capacity which is filled on a first come, first served basis. Please contact sleepovers@ripleysaquariumofcanada.com about adding additional participants.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations are processed according to the schedule below,
• 15 days or more prior to sleepover date: 100% refund (less $60 administration fee for whole group sleepover, i.e. school, guide or scout, cancellation)
• 14 days or less prior to sleepover date: no refund
Every effort will be made to reschedule your sleepover, however additional charges will apply.
Have a Question? Contact the Education Department
Email:
sleepovers@ripleysaquariumofcanada.com
Phone:
Education Department 647-351-3474 ext. 2648
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