Explore the Living Coast after dark!
After a full evening of hands-on activities and animal encounters, your group will snuggle down in your sleeping bags for a movie before drifting off to sleep. The next morning, your group will enjoy a continental breakfast and more opportunities to meet wildlife up close.
Choose your adventure!
Sweetwater Snooze
Discover the secrets of Sweetwater Marsh and its animal residents after dark with fun, hands-on activities, crafts, a sunset hike, and loads of encounters with the local wildlife!
Sea Turtle Slumber Party
Learn about the endangered green sea turtle with a hike through the refuge to San Diego Bay, a nighttime scavenger hunt, games and crafts, and the rare opportunity to meet our sea turtle and other animal ambassadors up close! See what happens at the center once the lights go out, all while making unforgettable memories.
Mysterious Midnight at the Marsh
The sun sets early, and we celebrate with ‘spooky’ animal encounters, night hikes through the marsh, a mysterious scavenger hunt, slimy dissection, and more!
Program Fee: $1800
(includes admission for up to 20 participants)
Additional Adult/Child $75
Max of 50 participants
Schedule:
| 5:30 PM | Check-in |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner |
| 6:30 – 9:00 PM | Activities |
| 9:00 PM | Snack & Movie |
| 10:30 PM | Bedtime |
| 6:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Activities |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Clean up & Depart |
What’s included?
All activities, animal encounters, take-homes, and meals/snacks!
DINNER: Pasta & Salad from Olive Garden and water/lemonade
SNACK: Popcorn and Granola Bars
BREAKFAST: Assorted Cereal, Fruit, Bagels, Cream Cheese, English Muffins, Juice & Coffee
Want to remember the adventure?
Take home your very own Living Coast patch!
$4 each when pre-ordered | $5 each on-site
Schedule your event for any available evening year-round!
Questions? Call 619-409-5908 or email education@thelivingcoast.org. Reserve your spot today!
Fee Structure & Cancellation Policies:
A ratio of one responsible adult (18 and older) for every five children (ages 5-17) attending is required. A minimum of $1,800.00 is required to run a program for a maximum of 20 people. If your group has more than 20, the program fees increase on a per-person basis. You must pay the minimum fee ($1,800.00) at registration. Fees for additional participants must be adjusted and collected prior to the event. Please call to modify your registration. Fees are refundable up to 80% if canceled more than 1-weeks advance notice. Fees are non-refundable with less than seven days’ notice. Admin fees may be applied for excessive changes and last-minute moves – at the department’s discretion.