Many parents call my before a sleepover with very similar questions, so I decided to put them all here and answer them in one go.
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What must my child bring?
Even though your child will get to bed late, it’s a good idea to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and a mattress so that your child has a place to go to if/when the need arises 😉 Other than that, they’ll need enough warm clothes because it can get rather cold in the early hours.
Optional: a torch, a mobile device for our Kahoot quiz.
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Where do the children sleep?
Each child picks a spot in the main exhibition hall, which is why its a good idea to bring a mattress with.
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What ages are children that attend?
The ages range from 6 to 13. The majority of the children are around the 9/10 mark, but we do usually have a significant younger group (we’ve even had a couple of 5-year-olds in past!) and a few older kids as well. We also offer an opportunity for the younger ones to join for the evening and not sleepover!
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Can a child come even if they don’t do Living Maths?
Absolutely. The sleepover is open to all school children.
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Is there enough adult supervision?
We make sure we have 1 facilitator for every 10-15 children. We don’t sleep, and we’re always watching. The children are limited to the main exhibition hall, the theatre and the party room. There are no places to hide.
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My child has to sleep because of an event the next day.
You know your child better than we do; you’ll know whether or not they have the self-discipline to get sleep they need. We will do our best to suggest to them that they need to sleep, but we won’t force them 😉
If you question is still not answered, after reading the information page and the FAQ, please contact us.