


Chicago's Christmas Ship Sleepover


Sea Scout Ship 5111 proudly hosts the 2024 Christmas Ship Sleepover, Friday night, December 6 though Saturday, December 7 to provide safe, affordable accomodations and fellowship for Scouts registered to volunteer Saturday morning at Navy Pier. Scouts who sleepover at Columbia Yacht Club *must* be registered with the Christmas Ship event on Saturday, Dec 7. Link to the Christmas Ship volunteer site here: www.christmasship.org.
Sea Scout Ship 5111's Sleepover event is open to all area Scouting Groups (BSA & GSA) ages 14-21, operating in accordance with BSA VYouth Protection Guidelines. Join us for a good time and a great cause!
Arrive at Columbia Yacht Club after 6:30pm Friday evening, December 6
Park at DuSable Harbor Parking Lot. Friday evening meal (pasta & salad) and entertainment are provided. Please bring:
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a small overnight bag
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a sleeping bag
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work gloves
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refillable water bottle
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winter gear: warm coat, hat, warm gloves (it will be cold!)
Be Prepared - A Scout is always prepared...Check the weather, get your gear, and get here!
Don't forget: Scouting Units must register directly with Chicago’s Christmas Ship for off-loading trees. www.christmasship.org
Come back to Columbia Yacht Club after off-loading, collect your overnight gear, and enjoy an optional quick hot dog (veg option provided) lunch before heading home.
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Sea Scout Sleepover & Christmas Ship off-load registration is simple as 1, 2, 3
Register and pay for your unit below . Event limited to 65 participants, and only registered Scouts serving Saturday morning (Dec. 7) via the USCG Christmas Ship website will be permitted to the sleepover.
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$45 fee per person includes Friday night meal & entertainment, Saturday hot breakfast and quick lunch upon return from Navy Pier.
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Coed Scouting units must have male and female leadership per YPT (Youth Protection Guidelines).
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Unit leaders are responsible for their youth conduct. Failure to adhere to rules will result in being asked to leave.
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Remember to also register at the USCG Christmas Ship Registration link: www.christmasship.org
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Receive Sea Scout sleepover confirmation of registration & agenda.
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Please direct all inquiries to Ship 5111 Christmas Ship 2023, info@ship5111.org