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Thank you for your interest in the Scout Program at the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park. We feel sure your troop's participation will be both educational and fun. The following is important information to help you plan your trip. Overnights are available any night except Christmas Eve and Day.
Battleship Memorial Park closes near sunset each evening. After that time, a security guard will be on hand all night. The Scout Duty Chief will be available until 8:00PM. You should plan to arrive at the Park by 3:00PM to allow adequate time to store your gear and familiarize the troop with the area. Upon your arrival, please ask the ticket office or guard to notify the Scout Duty Chief.
Reservations may be made by calling (251) 433-2704 Monday through Friday from 8:30AM until 4:00PM. If you have any questions, please contact our Scout Coordinator during these hours.
There are NO COED FACILITIES AVAILABLE. All facilities will be shared by several groups. It is required that only male chaperons accompany boy groups, and only female chaperons accompany girl groups. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. We encourage you to plan on one adult for every eight scouts.
Prices
A $60.00 non-refundable deposit is required with your confirmation to hold your reservations. The balance of the overnight charges are payable in full no later than 6 weeks prior to your reservation. At an additional cost, a USS ALABAMA Scout Patch and a tee shirt are available only to boy or girl scouts spending the night aboard the ship. A standard press release is also provided to send to your hometown newspaper. You may wish to bring a camera to take a photograph of your troop to accompany the press release.
Overnight accommodations to youth groups with members between the ages of 6 and 18 are available aboard the Battleship for a one-night stay. The cost is $ 18.00 each with a $270.00 minimum charge. There will be two adults admitted free per 25 participants. Please let us know how many will be in your party as soon as possible as space is limited.
The cost of the overnight program includes a tour of the Battleship and Park area as well as your overnight accommodations. A complete tour of Battleship USS ALABAMA (BB-60), Submarine USS DRUM (SS-228), Aircraft Pavilion, Nature Observatory, and other displays averages about three hours. You are free to arrange your itinerary to suit your travel plans, however YOU MUST BE CHECKED IN PRIOR TO 8:00PM ON THE EVENING OF YOUR OVERNIGHT STAY.
Food
You will need to provide food for your group. There will be microwaves available aboard ship and barbecue grills in the park available for your use. Pizza or other food may be delivered. Food is also available at the snack bar at the ship. Contact our concessionaire directly at (251) 432-0261. Scouts should bring their own sheets and blankets or sleeping bags. Mattress covers will be provided. Showers are available, but bring your own towels, washcloths, and bath soap.
Overnight Berthing
Your assigned berthing area will depend on group size and your arrival time that day. This will be assigned upon arrival of the majority of the group (if traveling separately).
OUR COMMISSION POLICY IS THAT GROUP BERTHING (ALL SCOUTS AND ALL CHAPERONS) MUST BE ALL MALE OR ALL FEMALE (THE GENDER BEING DETERMINED BY THE FIRST RESERVATION FOR OVERNIGHTS ON A GIVEN DAY).
Opposite Sex Chaperons/Minors must sleep off the Ship. Best Western Battleship Inn (251/432-2703), within walking distance, is the closest motel. Others include Riverview Plaza Hotel (251/438-4000), & Lafayette Plaza Hotel (251/694-0100). All are about two miles away or less.
Confirmation, Deposit and Admission Fees
A non-refundable $ 60.00 check made payable to the "USS ALABAMA Battleship Commission" must be received at P.O. Box 65, Mobile, AL 36601, Attention: Group Programs Coordinator no later than 2 weeks after receiving confirmation package.
Full payment for the remaining balance of guaranteed number of participants must be received in the Battleship Office no later than 6 weeks prior to your reservation. No changes can be made after this date.
A signed HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT for each group member must be turned in to a park staff member at the time of your arrival. Copies of the Hold Harmless agreement will be mailed in your confirmation packet.
Revocation
The Park reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove from the premises, without refund, any group who: a) has not prepaid their entire account upon arrival; b) does not have all hold harmless agreements properly completed, or; c) displays disorderly, discourteous, or unlawful behavior at any time.
Evening Functions
Social functions, such as reunions, conventions, dances, dinners, etc., are occasionally scheduled aboard Battleship Alabama at the same time as Scout groups are scheduled for overnights. These groups use the Battleship Wardroom and fantail and the Aircraft Pavilion. All scout groups must stay clear of these areas until the social functions have ended.
Thank you and please come have the experience of a lifetime aboard Battleship USS ALABAMA!!!
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