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 Calling All Time Travelers! 

The State Museum is preparing for an historic camp-in season. Journey back to 19th century South Carolina for an overnight adventure you won’t soon forget!

Campers will...
  • See the night sky as it appeared in the 1800’s during a planetarium show in our inflatable Star Lab dome
  • Make essential day-to-day supplies such as toothpaste, woven cloth, candles
  • Sample period food and rations including molasses taffy, chicory “coffee,” hardtack biscuits and grits
  • Play children’s games of the era such as nine-pins, jacks, bowl toss and more

And enjoy...

  • Unlimited access to permanent museum galleries
  • Optional after hours viewing of the blockbuster exhibit, BODY WORLDS Vital (through April 15 only—additional fee applies)
  • Pizza dinner and continental breakfast
  • Shopping in the Museum store
Cub Scouts
Feb. 24-25 or May 18-19

Girl Scouts
March 9-10, or April 27-28
 
Organized Groups
Ideal for families, schools, churches, and youth organizations.
March 23-24 or April 20-21 

Private Group Camp-Ins
Need a different date? Groups of 50+ can schedule a private sleepover. Limited availability—call for details.

FEES
$25 per person
 
Optional admission to BODY WORLDS Vital—call for pricing.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Friday evening: 
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Check-In
7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Pizza Dinner & Orientation
7:30 – 7:55 p.m. First rotation for activities
8:00 – 8:25 p.m. Second rotation for activities
8:30 – 8:55 p.m. Third rotation for activities
9:00 – 9:25 p.m. Fourth rotation for activities
9:30 – 10:30 p.m. Gallery time and campsite set-up
10:30 p.m. Lights out!
Saturday morning:
6:30 – 7:00 a.m. Wake up!
7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Breakfast and evaluation drop-off
7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Gallery time and campsite pack-up
9:00 a.m. All campers depart
FOOD Pizza dinner will be served Friday evening.  Muffins/pastries, yogurt, fruit, and juice will be provided Saturday morning.
QUESTIONS Email: campin@scmuseum.org or call (803) 898-4999.

See You Soon!