Date: May 9-10, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:30 am
Cost: $45.00 per person
Siblings are welcome but they must be 7 years or older. There is a 50 camper max. First come-first serve. If we have numbers that surpass 50 we will arrange for a second night.
From the USS Slater Website:
When you step aboard you are actually stepping back in time. The USS SLATER was not designed as a tourist attraction, but as a warship. Every attempt has been made to restore the ship to her original condition. The USS SLATER is the last floating example out of the 563 Destroyer Escorts that served the Navy in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War. Her renovation since 1993 has been the result of over 250,000 volunteer man-hours and over one million dollars generously donated by Destroyer Escort Veterans and other interested citizens.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: Your camping experience will begin 1700 (5:00 PM for you landlubbers). Your group will be meet in the parking lot on the pier. We will have a brief orientation for all campers and chaperones before going aboard. Departure is at 0930 the following morning.
PROGRAM: Your program follows a typical day in the life of a sailor. It will include Navy customs and traditions, such as retiring the colors. Chow will be served on the mess decks buffet style. Campers will take part in a fire drill and participate in ships work. Your stay will also include a tour of the ship and nautical activities.
MEALS: As stated above, meals are served buffet style and include dinner the first evening and a continental breakfast the following morning. Beverages will be provided with each meal. You may bring additional beverages for snack time, however glass bottles are prohibited. No outside food will be allowed on board the ship.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Campers will need to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow. They will sleep in racks (bunks) aboard ship. These are the same berthing compartments used by the original SLATER crew. Separate sleeping quarters are available for coed groups. The berthing spaces are heated in the cooler months, but the ship is not air-conditioned. Separate sleeping quarters for coed groups can be arranged based on group size and availability.
When you step aboard you are actually stepping back in time. The USS SLATER was not designed as a tourist attraction, but as a warship. Every attempt has been made to restore the ship to her original condition. The USS SLATER is the last floating example out of the 563 Destroyer Escorts that served the Navy in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War. Her renovation since 1993 has been the result of over 250,000 volunteer man-hours and over one million dollars generously donated by Destroyer Escort Veterans and other interested citizens.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: Your camping experience will begin 1700 (5:00 PM for you landlubbers). Your group will be meet in the parking lot on the pier. We will have a brief orientation for all campers and chaperones before going aboard. Departure is at 0930 the following morning.
PROGRAM: Your program follows a typical day in the life of a sailor. It will include Navy customs and traditions, such as retiring the colors. Chow will be served on the mess decks buffet style. Campers will take part in a fire drill and participate in ships work. Your stay will also include a tour of the ship and nautical activities.
MEALS: As stated above, meals are served buffet style and include dinner the first evening and a continental breakfast the following morning. Beverages will be provided with each meal. You may bring additional beverages for snack time, however glass bottles are prohibited. No outside food will be allowed on board the ship.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Campers will need to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow. They will sleep in racks (bunks) aboard ship. These are the same berthing compartments used by the original SLATER crew. Separate sleeping quarters are available for coed groups. The berthing spaces are heated in the cooler months, but the ship is not air-conditioned. Separate sleeping quarters for coed groups can be arranged based on group size and availability.
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