2017 Not So Scary Girl Scout Campout PREPARATION GUIDE

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1 2017 Not So Scary Girl Scout Campout PREPARATION GUIDE Pricing: Registration for the event is online at: sixflags.com/discoverykingdom, promo code CAMPOUT or by downloading the order form and returning it by mail. Event Pricing is as follows: o Early Bird Package: $90.00 per person; deadline Wednesday, September 6, Thrill Pass (Valid for unlimited visits to SFDK thru 12/31/17) o Regular Package: $90.00 per person o Premium Package: $ per person 2017 Thrill Pass (Valid for unlimited visits to SFDK thru 12/31/17) o Season Pass Holder Package: $70.00 per person with a valid 2017 Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Season Pass

2 Registration: Upon purchase you will only receive your park admission ticket. You will need this for entry into the park on 9/23/17. Season Pass Holders must use a valid 2017 Season Pass for entry. You will NOT receive wristbands, vouchers or souvenirs prior to the event. You will receive all materials at check-in when you arrive. Prices do not include processing fees. DEADLINE to purchase online is Tuesday, September 19, Mail orders must be postmarked by Friday, September 15, Event may sell out. Event Schedule: SATURDAY 9/23/17 11:00am - 4:00pm Check-in at Guest Parking Lot and drop off equipment/gear 12:00pm 10:00pm Regular park hours (Fright Fest starts at 5:00pm so if you don t want the chills join our scheduled activities below) 4:30pm 6:00pm Pick up equipment/gear at gate next to Go Carts in Joker Plaza 4:30pm 6:00pm Tent set-up in the Picnic Groves 5:30pm 7:00pm Dinner in the Picnic Groves (surprise visitor) 5:30pm 11:00pm Self-serve soft drinks stations open Picnic Groves 7:00pm Flashlight Creature Tour Meet in Picnic Groves 8:00pm Rescued Animal Q&A Sea Lion Stadium 8:30pm Camp Tunes with Cameron Picnic Groves 8:30pm 9:30pm S mores in the Picnic Groves 8:30pm 9:30pm Popcorn, coffee, hot chocolate and cold milk available in the Picnic Groves 9:00pm Movie Under the Stars Picnic Groves 10:45pm Lights Out! SUNDAY 9/24/17 7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast 7:30am 9:00am Pack up sleeping area 9:00am Exit the park (Walk to parking lot) Event Schedule is subject to change without notice. Recommended Packing List: Hand cart or wagon (to help transport items to sleeping area) Free-standing tent (no ground stakes) Max size = 10 x 10 Sleeping pad/mattress (some tents will be on cement) Sleeping bag Blanket Pillow Warm jacket Warm pajamas Lawn chair for movie Toiletries (toothbrush/toothpaste/brush/deodorant/face towel)

3 PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NOT NEED A MESS KIT FOR THIS EVENT! Not Allowed at the Event: In addition to items listed on our Park Policies page ( The following items are not allowed at this event o Outside food except bottled water o Fishing or Hunting gear o Gas-operated equipment (such as lanterns, stove, etc.) o Alcohol - This event is alcohol free o Costumes or masks Check-In: Check-in will be located at the Guest Parking Lot (Same time and location for load-in, see the Load- In section below for more details) The check-in table will be staffed by a Six Flags Discovery Kingdom representative on Saturday, September 23 rd from 11:00am 4:00pm. ALL PARTICIPANT AUTHORIZATION FORMS are due at check-in. No exceptions. At check-in/equipment drop off in the parking lot you will receive: o Event schedule o Event wristband (to enter the exclusive event areas) o Lunch meal voucher (for Early Bird, Premium and Season Pass Holder Packages only) o 2017 Thrill Pass (for Early Bird and Premium Packages only) At dinner/tent set-up inside the picnic groves between 4:30pm 7:00pm you will receive: o Flashlight souvenir o Campout Patch o Wonder Woman cape Only the Group Leader can Check-In a group Groups should arrive at the same time but if you are arriving separately just let us know at check-in and we will help you make arrangements for their event packets. Parking: Sorry there is no in-and-out parking after the park closes regular operation at 10:00pm. You will be permitted to leave your car in the parking lot overnight. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Security will be onsite throughout the night however Six Flags and its employees are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Load-In: Load-in will be located at the Guest Parking Lot between 11:00am 4:00pm. Bring your equipment/gear to the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom box truck. A park representative will drive your equipment to the in-park pick-up location for pick-up starting at 4:30pm. All equipment/gear should be labeled with your contact information and easily visible. Meals: Dinner will be served from 5:30pm 7:00pm in the Picnic Groves. Sorry, we cannot accommodate meals for late arrivals.

4 o Dinner Menu: Roasted Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Pesto Pasta Salad, Seasonal Fruit, Garden Salad and Soft Drinks. (A vegetarian option will be available upon request) Breakfast will be served from 7:30am-8:30am in the Picnic Groves. o Breakfast Menu: Scrambled eggs, sausage, bagels & cream cheese, bananas, cuties, OJ, apple juice, coffee, hot chocolate, bottled water If you purchased the Early Bird, Premium or Season Pass Holder Package you will receive a lunch meal voucher that is valid at various locations throughout the park You are welcome to bring your own bottled water Early Departures: If anyone in your group or family needs to leave early on Saturday night or Sunday morning they must go to the check-in table located in front of the Picnic Groves to sign an early release form. If you have to leave the event early you will not be granted entrance back inside. Male Chaperones: Girl Scout Program Standard #13: There may be trips when fathers or male leaders/advisors are part of the group. It is not appropriate for males to sleep in the same space with girl members. They may participate only if separate sleeping quarters are available for their use. Male Chaperones must be a family member of a Girl Scout attendee. There will be a separate sleeping area designated for male chaperones only. The Girl Scout attendee can choose to sleep in the designated area or with the rest of their troop, however the entire troop cannot sleep in this area. No male chaperones can sleep outside of this designated area. Safety Guidelines: 1. This event is for Girl Scouts (all levels) and their Chaperones only. 2. Leaders/ Adult Chaperones: Each troop/group must be accompanied by at least two adult leaders and adhere to the Girl Scout scout-to-leader ratios. The leaders must keep track of their event attendees. In the event that a group must separate, they must tell their leader and get another group member to go with them- they should never be alone. 3. Release Forms: Each attendee must submit a signed Participant Authorization Form in advance and bring it to check-in. Attendees will NOT be admitted in to the event without it. This form includes Emergency Medical Release from the parent or legal guardian of each minor signed. Group leaders shall have a copy of the signed consent forms in their possession or immediately available at all times while minors are participating in this event. 4. Suspicious Behavior: While uniformed Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Security will keep the event area secure, each attendee WILL NOT be under constant supervision by Six Flags Discovery Kingdom staff. Any behavior Six Flags Discovery Kingdom deems inappropriate (drugs, drinking, graffiti, etc.), will result in immediate removal from the event with no refund. 5. Overnight Security: There will be uniformed Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Security on-site throughout the event. Six Flags and its employees are not responsible for lost or stolen items. 6. Overnight First Aid: There will be a Six Flags Discovery Kingdom EMT on-site throughout the event. If you need an EMT contact one of the Event Staff for assistance. 7. Alcohol: This event is alcohol free. 8. Fires/Gas: No camp fires or gas-operated equipment (such as lanterns, stove, etc.) may be used during the event. Any violation will result in immediate removal from the event. 9. Event Boundaries: No event attendees will be allowed outside of the designated event areas.

5 10. Clothing: It is the attendees responsibility to dress warmly throughout the evening. It is suggested that they also pack comfortable closed-toe shoes and clothing without anything loose (i.e.: jewelry/baggy sweatshirt) that may get caught in the rides. 11. Animal Habitats: Under NO circumstances will anyone be allowed to be in the animal areas without permission by a Six Flags Discovery Kingdom event staff member. If any attendees are found playing in or around animal areas throughout the evening, it may be cause for expulsion from the event. All event attendees must adhere to all Six Flags Discovery Kingdom rules/regulations at all times. 12. Rides: Under NO circumstances will anyone be allowed to be on or in the ride areas when the park is closed. If any attendees are found playing on or around rides throughout the evening, it may be cause for expulsion from the event. All event attendees must adhere to all Six Flags Discovery Kingdom rules/regulations including ride height requirements. See requirements at the entrance to each ride. 13. Fright Fest activities start at 5:00pm on Saturday, September 23, 2017 and may be too scary for some event attendees. Some Fright Fest activities require an additional fee. The Not So Scary Girl Scout Campout activities are included with your event package and are designed to provide an alternative to the regular Fright Fest thrills. 14. Because Six Flags is a family park, we expect guests to behave appropriately. Violating our park policies may be cause for ejection from the park without refund. For more information, please review the park policies If you have questions please Cameron ctwilliams@sftp.com or call