- Each overnight camper must bring a pillow, sleeping bag, toiletries, towel and flashlight. Hand sanitizer and insect repellent are also advisable.
- Campers are expected to carry sleeping bags and other gear on board. The Camp Lex program is conducted in a fun, spirited but military manner. Falling in, stowing your gear and following orders are all part of this unique and memorable experience.
- All gear must be carried down one or two steep stairways (ladders), so please pack light/do not overpack. We recommend duffle bags or backpacks, NOT suitcases.
- Close-toed shoes highly recommended.
- Dinner and breakfast are provided for overnight stays.
- Dietary restrictions MUST be specified before arrival for accommodation.
- NO food is allowed in the berthing areas. Please do not bring food items of any kind with you.
- If your dietary needs require special food you may bring it in an soft sided lunch box and we will make arrangements to store it outside of the berthing area.
- Vending machines are available for snacks in the lounge.
- Download the program packet here.
Camp LEX Overnight Adventure
June 5 @ 12:00 pm - June 6 @ 9:00 am
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An overnight adventure awaits when you stay the night aboard USS Lexington, a mighty, record-setting World War II aircraft carrier-turned museum located on Corpus Christi Bay. You’ll hear stories from the ship’s illustrious past—covering topics like kamikaze and torpedo attacks, the manpower it takes to navigate an aircraft carrier, and being named the “Blue Ghost” by Tokyo Rose herself. The chapters of this living history lesson unfold over 11 different levels within the ship, giving curious minds a hands-on experience that reflects on the sacrifices made by a heroic generation, builds camaraderie, inspires love of learning, and is just plain fun!
The overnight itinerary serves as a lesson plan and includes all five tour routes of the ship, stories of historical events from her past, a scavenger hunt, a film in the 3D MEGA Theater, LEX ghost stories, two trips through the chow line, bunking in original crew quarters, an unforgettable patriotic flag ceremony, and so much more!
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