Buffalo Naval Park Overnight Encampment

Date/time: May 3, 2025 @ 3:30 pm – May 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm

Cost: $75.00 per person

Location:

Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
1 Naval Park Cove
Buffalo, NY  14202

CVNSD Dads, Kids and Pathfinders are invited to spend the night at the Buffalo Naval Park

The overnighter will take place Saturday, May 3rd, 2024.  Space will be limited and registration will be first-come, first-serve.  If you know you want to attend do not wait to register.  Registrations will be made exclusively on the CVNSD website via the on-line registration process found below.  The registration deadline is no later than midnight on Wednesday, April 5th, 2025 or until we meet capacity!  Don’t delay – register and make your payment arrangements today!

The cost  is $75.00 per person and includes an overnight stay on the USS Little Rock Missile Cruiser, dinner and breakfast in the ship’s galley and a self guided tour of all three vessels docked in port at the Naval Park.  The three (3) vessels are as follows: the USS Sullivans, a destroyer, the USS Little Rock, a guided missile cruiser, and the USS Croaker, a submarine. Check-in time is between 3:30pm to 4:30pm on Saturday, May 3rd.  There will be three (3) hours of free time the night of our arrival.  Stay as long as you like on Sunday touring the Museum, the Outdoor Exhibit Yard, Monuments Garden and exploring the three Naval Vessels.  Take a step back in time as you walk through the Outdoor Exhibit Yard and see some of the equipment and vehicles that helped change and make history.  Enjoy an on-board movie on Saturday night.  The ship’s crew has a number of activities planned throughout the evening.  Lights out Saturday night at 10.30 P.M.  Dads are responsible for taking shifts for the fire and safety watches throughout the night.  Reveille, Reveille Sunday morning is at 6:30 A.M. sharp (remember, it’s the military) then it is time to pack up and clean the Berthing Area.  Bunk inspection happens next and then breakfast will be served at 7:30 A.M. sharp.  Nearby activities include: Niagara Falls, Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds & Fort Niagara. (Niagara Falls is approximately 30 minutes from the Naval Park).

Space is limited and will be based on completion of the on-line registration arranging payment.  This has traditionally been a very popular event, so please register now!  You will receive a confirmation e-mail once your on-line registration & payment arrangements have been completed.  Do not delay… register today!!!

In order to register and pay for this event, please scroll down on this page and input the applicable information under the heading “TICKETS.” For more information about Buffalo Naval Park see their website at:

Learn more at: https://buffalonavalpark.org