Spend the night aboard Buffalo Naval Park’s USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.

During your overnight encampment, you will:
– Sleep in restored berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
– Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
– Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
– Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship
(educational programs may vary).

The spring encampment session runs on Saturdays from April through June. The fall session runs on Saturdays from September through November. Session availability may be determined by the weather.

Cost: $75 per person
Arrival: 4:00 PM Saturday
Departure: 10:00 AM Sunday (your overnight stay grants you in-out privileges to the Naval Park during business hours on Sunday)

Youth participants must be between the ages of 6-18. Adult supervision is required for youth participants at all times. A minimum of one (1) adult leader is required for every five (5) youth guests. For youth ages 6 & 7, we require a ratio of one (1) adult for every one (1) youth. Adults must be 21 years of age or older. 

Full payment or a deposit of $20 per person, including both children and adults, is required to secure a date for your group. The deposit paid will be applied towards the total cost. Once your deposit is paid, it is nonrefundable and cannot be applied to the remaining balance. It can, however, be applied to another person if you are able to find someone to take the reserved spot. Full payment is due two weeks before your overnight date. If we do not receive your payment within the mentioned time frame, your reservation can be cancelled, and your deposit forfeited.

An optional $5 guided tour will be available on a limited basis at 8:15 AM on Sunday. These tickets are non-refundable. 

Questions? Visit our FAQs page, call 716-847-1773, ext. 10, or email karen.voit@buffalonavalpark.org.