1. pets
2. aquariums

Overview
Sleep Under The Sea
Program Introduction
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Sleepovers at SEA LIFE Center Kansas City are one-of-a-kind overnight adventures for scout
troops, school groups, church groups, youth organizations, and even families! The “Sleep Under
the Sea” adventure includes an behind the scenes tour of the aquarium , meals, craft activities,
and much more . . . even a souvenir pillowcase!
General Program Timeline
Evening
 6:45pm
 7:00pm
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7:15pm
7:50pm
8:00pm
8:45pm
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10:30pm
11:00pm
11:30pm
Morning
 7:00am
 7:30am
 8:00am
 8:15am
 8:30am
 9:00am
Staff greets overnight guests in Admissions.
Guests are escorted to Education Room for welcome and check-in. Group
picture taken at photo mural.
Groups explore SEA Happy, and Gift Shop
Groups clean up and wash hands for dinner
Staff host pizza party
Aquarium tours and activity sessions begin
 Guided aquarium tours
 Behind-The-Scenes tours
 Ocean-themed activities
Mixer: Craft Activity and Animal Meet and Greet
Groups are gathered and begin to get ready for bed
Lights out
Groups are woken up and breakfast is served
Groups are given time to explore the Aquarium at their leisure
Groups are gathered for animal feeding presentation at Bay of Rays
Groups are escorted to Ocean Tank deck for shark/turtle feeding demonstration
Groups gather their belongings and head to the Touchpools to get ready to go
Staff says goodbye to guests at Admissions
How to Register and Prepare
Sleep Under the Sea
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Private overnight programs – Any group with at least 15 or more paying participants (and 25
or less total participants) can book their own date for an overnight (with at least 2 weeks
notice). (Note-all groups must have a ratio of at least 1 adult per every 5 children)
How to register:
Step 1:
Choose a group representative. He or she will be responsible for filling out and turning in all
paperwork.
Group Sales
2475 Grand Blvd
Step 2:
Kansas City, MO 64108
The group representative must fill out the (1) Group Registration
Phone- 816-471-4386
Form and (2) Payment Information Form and send them to Group
Fax- 816-556-3248
Sales.
Emergency 816-728-3673
Step 3:
The group representative must have all participating individuals (both children and adults) fill out the
(3) Individual Registration Form, the (4) Individual Release from Liability Form, and the
(5) Talent Release Form. *Note - all participants must have all 3 forms filled out in order to participate in the program.
Step 4:
The group representative must go over the (6) Behavior Guidelines Form with all the participants
prior to the program and sign the form.
Step 5:
The group representative must collect forms (3), (4), (5), and (6) and send them into Group Sales. All
forms must receive this paperwork at least 10 days prior to the event.
*All paperwork must be returned 10 days prior to event date. No persons without completed returned paperwork will
be admitted to the event. No refunds will be made in the event of non-admission for unreturned paperwork.
Step 6:
The group representative should hand out the (7) Participant Supply List to all participants. Please
stress that they only bring essentials.
Step 7:
The group shows up at SEA LIFE Center Kansas City on the program date prepared for lots of fun!
Your group can park in the Pershing parking garage. Program registration will start at 7:00 pm in the
aquarium education room near admissions. Group leaders are responsible for checking their group in.
Please make arrangements for all of your group’s participants to arrive promptly by 6:45 pm. If
anyone in the party cannot make the check-in or check-out time, please notify at least 10 days prior to
the visit. Due to our health and safety regulations, guests participating in the Overnight program, may
not leave our aquarium unless notified in advance.
For office use only:
Aquarium Overnight
Date: ________________
Referral: _____________
(1) Group registration form
Group Representative: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________________
Phone#: ________________________
City: _________________ State: _______ Zip: ________
Fax#: __________________________
Email address: _____________________________________
Date of the overnight you are registering for:
1st Choice ________________
2nd Choice ________________
3rd Choice _________________
(*Private overnights are available to groups of 15 or more with at least 2 weeks notice.)
Overnight participants:
# of children in the overnight group*: _________
Names of children
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# of adults in the overnight group*: _________
Age
Consent
Form
Names of adults
(18 and over)
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*Note, the maximum number of children that
can be registered per overnight is 25 since we
require a ratio of at least 1 adult per every 5
children. More than 5 adults may register for
the program at full price as long as the total
number of participants does not 30.
Aquarium Overnight
(2) Payment Information Form
Group Representative Name: ________________________________________
Aquarium Overnight Date: __________________
Total # of paying participants: _______ x $45.00 = $_____________
Total Payment Due (Date)= $_____________
Payment for this program must be made by ONE of the following:(check one)
_______ Cash
_______ Check/Money Order (payable to SEA LIFE Center Kansas City)
_______ Credit Card (please fill out the following information below)
Program date: _____/_____/_____
Amount of charge: $ ___________
Name on credit card: _________________________________
Type of credit card: ____Visa
____Master Card
____Amex
____Discover
Credit Card #:________________________________________
Exp. Date: _____/_____/_____
I hereby authorize the use of my credit card by SEA LIFE Center Kansas City for the
Aquarium Overnight program.
Signature of card holder: ___________________________________
Date _____/_____/_____
Phone # of card holder:____________________
Aquarium Overnight
(3) Participant registration form
Participant Name: ______________________________ Grade: __________
Age: __________
Group Representative: _____________________________ T-Shirt Size:___________
For the above participant, please indicate any special needs, allergies or health concerns:
____Allergies (including food) ________________________________________________________
____Medications __________________________________________________________________
____Physical Needs________________________________________________________________
____Other _______________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________________
Address: __________________________ City: _________________ State:_____ Zip:___________
Phone #1: _______________________________ Phone #2: _______________________________
Emergency Contact Information – who to call during the program time (If different than Parent/Guardian)
Name___________________________________ Relationship: _____________________________
Phone #1: _______________________________ Phone #2: _______________________________
Pick up Authorization (check all that apply):
_____ Parent/Guardian
_____ Emergency Contact
_____Other:
Name_________________________________ Relationship: ____________________________
Phone #1: _____________________________ Phone #2: _______________________________
Sleep Under the Sea Emergency Contact Number 816-728-3673
Aquarium Overnight
(4) Release from Liability Form
For Participants and Parents/Guardians of minor child participants:
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It is important that you fill out a Participant Information Form and Release from Liability Form
completely, for each participant.
It is your responsibility to inform SEA LIFE Center (owned by Merlin Entertainments Group) about
any medical condition(s) that may affect a participant’s ability to participate in our programs.
SEA LIFE KC Parent Release Form
I, ____________________________ as parent or guardian of ___________________, who is a participant in SEA
LIFE KC’s “Sleep Under the Sea” program, hereby execute this Consent for and on behalf of the minor and our
executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assign as to the terms of the Consent. I represent that I
have the legal capacity and authority to act for and on behalf of the minor named herein, and I agree to indemnify
and hold harmless SEA LIFE KC at Crown Center, its parent, subsidiary, and affiliated companies and their
respective officers, directors, agents, servants, employees and assigns against any claims made or liabilities
assessed against them as a results of (1) any insufficiency of my legal capacity or authority to act for and on behalf
of the minor in the execution of this Consent, and (2) any treatment of the minor by any Medical Provider as
hereinafter defined.
I understand that SEA LIFE KC at Crown Center will make all reasonable efforts to provide for the safety and well-being of my
child. However, I also understand that injuries can occur in the normal course of play or creative activities with other children. I
hereby authorize any licensed physician, emergency medical technician, hospital or other medical or health care facility
(“Medical Provider”) to treat the minor named herein for the purpose of attempting to treat or relieve any injuries received by
said minor arising out of or relating to the SEA LIFE KC at Crown Center “Sleep Under the Sea” program or any related
activities. I authorize any such Medical Provider to perform all procedures deemed medically advisable in attempting to treat or
relieve any such injuries and any related conditions of said minor that may be encountered during the course of the program. I
realize and appreciate that there is a possibility of complication and unforeseen consequences in any medical treatment, and I
assume any such risk for and on behalf of myself and said minor. I acknowledge that no warranty is being made as to the result
of any medical treatment. I also understand that I am responsible for payment of any medical expenses, including the
transportation charges, incurred by my child as a result of his or her visit to SEA LIFE KC at Crown Center.
Do you carry family medical/hospital insurance?
_____ Yes _____ No
If so, indicate: Carrier _____________________________ Policy or Group Number: ________
PLEASE PRINT
________________________________________ ___________________________________________
SEA LIFE KC Overnight Date
Name of Chaperone/Leader Accompanying my Child
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Child’s Name (Last, First, Middle Initial)
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M or F
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Date of Birth
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Parent or Guardian Signature
____________________________
Home Telephone #
In case of emergency and the parent of guardian cannot be reached, please call the person(s) listed below:
1. Name:
Relation:
Home Telephone #:
2. Name:
Relation:
Home Telephone #:
Any allergies or serious medical problems for the child listed above:
THIS RELEASE FROM LIABILITY MUST BE RETURNED BEFORE THE PARTICIPANT ATTENDS THE PROGRAM.
2475 Grand Blvd  Kansas City, MO 64108  Phone: 816-471-4386
(5) Talent Release Form
Merlin Entertainments Group
Location: Kansas City, MO
Unit: SEA LIFE Center Kansas City
I hereby consent to the reproduction and use of my photograph or reproduction thereof, either in whole or
in part, or alone or in conjunction with other photographs, sketches, cartoons, art work, motion picture film,
television program, commercial, videotape, and text matter, at your option, to be used by Merlin
Entertainments Group, its subsidiaries and their agents or assignees, for any and all advertising, trade, or
art purposes and in any and all publications and other advertising media without limitation, reservation or
compensation.
I decline the above agreement.
Participant name:_________________________________
Parent/Guardian name:____________________________________
(Necessary if participant is under 18)
Address:_____________________________________ Apt/Suite:___________
City:________________________ State: _______ Zip: _______________
__________________________________
Participant signature OR
Parent/Guardian signature
(Necessary if participant is under 18)
___________________
Date
Aquarium Overnight
(6) Group Behavioral Guidelines
When participating in a SEA LIFE Center Overnight, we expect your group to follow the behavior
guidelines:
1. Treat others with respect. This includes member of your group, other aquarium guests, our staff,
and of course, our animals.
2. Do not yell, run, throw things, or roughhouse while on property.
3. For your safety, follow all instructions given by your program leaders or other SEA LIFE Aquarium
staff members and make sure you stay with your group at all times.
4. It is the responsibility of each adult to properly monitor the children in their group. Children must
be supervised by an accompanying adult at all times.
5. For the safety and welfare of all in the overnight program, we do not allow adults to consume
alcohol on property during program time.
6. No smoking or leaving building once the program begins.
7. If anyone in the party cannot make the check-in or check-out time, please notify SEA LIFE
Aquarium at least 10 days prior to the visit. Due to our health and safety regulations, guests
participating in the Overnight program may not leave our aquarium unless notified in advance
I have gone over the above behavior guidelines with the participants and I understand that any
participants that do not adhere to the behavior guidelines may be asked to leave.
Group Representative Signature __________________________________ Date_______________
Aquarium Overnight
(7) Participant Supply list
What you should bring to your Aquarium Overnight:
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An old t-shirt that you can get paint on
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A sleeping bag/blankets and a pillow. Floor mats will be provided.
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Personal toiletries
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Layered clothing and comfortable shoes
Pack your belongings in a bag and label it with your name. We have a very limited amount
of space in the exhibit, so we ask that you please limit the amount of items you bring.
What NOT to bring:
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Air mattresses of any type
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Gum, food, snacks, or beverages (alcoholic beverages are not permitted)
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Hand held electronic devices; cell phones are discouraged unless for emergency use
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Non-essentials like jewelry or other valuables; SEA LIFE Center Kansas City is not responsible
for lost or stolen items