Battleship Cove Overnight

When: Friday, November 4^th – Saturday, November 5^th

Arrive between 3-6pm on Friday, November 4^th (Dinner is served at 6:00pm!)

Depart before 4:30 pm on Saturday, November 5^th

Who: All Cub Scouts are encouraged to participate – this overnight is truly an amazing experience that no Scout will want to miss! Each Cub Scout MUST be accompanied by their parent(s) for this event, there are no exceptions per Cub Scout guidelines.

Cost: $55 Per Person (check made payable to Pack 61 with Battleship Cove in the memo line)

Payment Schedule:

$20 non-refundable deposit per person (or the full amount of $55) is due at the pack meeting on Friday, September 16^th or earlier along with the Scouts Activity Consent Form. (the link for this form is attached)

$35 difference per person is due to Fiona Smith Sutherland by 9/30 (Battleship Cove requires the full payment by this date.)

For additional information please contact Fiona Smith Sutherland

At the time of preparing this, we are the ONLY group scheduled, so imagine how amazing it will be to have the ship to ourselves!!!

What to Bring:

Sleeping bag, pillow, toiletry items, spending $$ (snacks/souvenirs), towel (if planning to use showers). Campers should dress as they do for a typical outdoor camping experience.

Bunking Area:

Please choose bunks in designated area only! You are responsible for cleanliness of your area. Battleship Cove assumes no responsibility for lost/stolen items so please secure your personable's

*Please let Jen know if you need a cot/mattress on floor if you are a larger person and don't think you will be able to sleep in a bunk! She needs to give the Battleship a total count before you arrive!

*Also, any ladies that would like a separate area to sleep for privacy away from the men also let Jen know so she can give that count as well.

Orientation Film:

Each group is assigned a section from A to E. Each section will view the film at a designated time that doesn't interfere with its dinner. If you miss the film please speak to a staff member for alternate arrangements.

Meals:

All meals are served in the Wardroom/Cafe. Refer to your Plan of the Day for serving times.

Fire Drill:

A fire drill will be held at 4:45 PM on Saturday. Please listen for the announcements.

Activities:

Please check the Activities Board in the Wardroom/Cafe. for a list of available activities or ask a staff member. Activities offered include: Morse Code classes, knot-tying classes, storytelling, reenactments, flag-folding ceremonies, movies, and much more. Please note: Some classes, like the Morse Code, you need to pre-register so please look at the activities board for times and register as soon as possible before the class fills up! The Morse Code class only holds 16 scouts so sign-up early!

Lock-down/Lights Out:

Lower decks will be closed at 10:00 PM. All campers proceed to the 2nd and main decks at this time. At 11:00 PM Taps will be played over the PA system indicating lights out. Reveille will be played at 6:30 am as a wake-up call. Note: All gear must be removed from the Battleship by 9:00 am when the ship opens to the general public, but campers may spend the day in the Cove until regular closing time.

Information about the Overnight

Although Battleship Massachusetts was designed to carry 1,800 men, she typically carried nearly 2,300 on board throughout the war. Steaming more than 225,000 miles over four long years, Big Mamie rotated her crew frequently, hosting more than 6,000 different officers and crew by 1945.

You'll be sleeping exactly where these men slept: in authentic sailors' racks.* Built of tough cotton canvas stretched across a sturdy aluminum frame, these racks will give you a firsthand feel of what it was like to be a sailor in World War II.

Upon arriving to the museum, campers are led to their assigned bunkrooms, where they may stow their sleeping bags and belongings. The museum will not be held responsible for lost items, so campers are reminded to keep valuables on their person or leave them at home.

The awesome size of the ship dazzles them. They gaze at the masts where the U.S. flag and an array of signal flags flutter proudly. They marvel at the 16" guns, the 40MM mounts, the turrets and the superstructure. You see it in their faces. They've never seen a ship so big and they say to themselves, "I can't believe we'll be spending the night onboard!"

After stowing their gear, campers wander in wonder at everything Battleship Cove has to offer. The look of amazement turns to glee when they climb on the 40MM mounts and crank the handwheels. With imaginary shells bursting all around they fight off the enemy and save their proud ship. They scamper about, investigating the guns, ducking into the turrets, climbing on the mounts, sprinting up the ladders. . . exploring everywhere.
Fathers, grandfathers and uncles (some of them Navy veterans) proudly explain the workings of the ship. The enthusiasm and pride is contagious for this proud lady of the sea.

A visit to Battleship Cove is special. Spending an overnight on board one of the mightiest defenders of freedom truly is an unforgettable experience.