Family Sleepovers are programs that are offered to the general public: Aquarium members, families; adults; and individuals. Participants explore the galleries through a variety of special activities, presentations, tours and guest speakers based on the evening’s programming.
Registration
Pre-registration for all programs is necessary, and can be made up to two days before the program date, pending availability. To register for a program, please call 604-659-3552 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or send an e-mail to programs@ocean.org.2017 – All programs start at 9 pm to 9 am
October 28th, 2017 – Fish or Treat Halloween SleepoverTrick or treat, smell my feet, and give me something good to eat. Start your halloween celebrations a little early by joining us at the Vancouver Aquarium for a spooky fun filled educational adventure through our building. End the night of safe trick and treating fun and bed down in one of our living marine galleries. There will be a snack in the evening and breakfast is included.
December 30th, 2017 – Winter Wonderland Holiday Family Sleepover
What better way to spend your holidays than sleeping over at the Vancouver Aquarium! Join our family for a special Winter Wonderland Sleepover this December. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about our marine mammals before going to bed with the Steller Sea Lions in the underwater viewing gallery. The program does provide a night snack and breakfast.
2018 – All programs start at 9 pm to 9 am
Sunday February 11 – Family DayTheme TBA
Saturday March 24 – Spring Break
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Saturday July 7 – Summer Sleepover
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Friday July 20 – Summer SleepoverTheme TBA
Saturday August 11 – Summer Sleepover
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Saturday October 27 – Fish or Treat Halloween SleepoverTrick or treat, smell my feet, and give me something good to eat. Start your halloween celebrations a little early by joining us at the Vancouver Aquarium for a spooky fun filled educational adventure through our building. End the night of safe trick and treating fun and bed down in one of our living marine galleries. There will be a snack in the evening and breakfast is included.
Saturday December 29 – Winter HolidayTheme TBA
Additional Information
You will be sleeping in the galleries, there are no private rooms.
Please pack lightly & appropriately, each participant is expected to carry his/her own gear.
You will require to bring your own sleeping gear
Please bring: Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, warm clothes, toiletries, and camera.
Due to Work Safe regulations, no flip flops or open toed shoes allowed. Must be closed toed shoes and have a heel.
Washrooms are available but we do not have shower facilities.
There is no re-entry or in and out privledges once you enter into the facility and the program has begun.
Photo Credits: Vancouver Aquarium
