Overnight Adventure

A unique event for scouts and other youth groups! Come join us this winter for a unique winter camping experience - one hundred feet underground! Explore America's longest underground river by boat; then walk, crawl, and climb through an undeveloped part of the Caverns not seen on our regular tours. Camp overnight in Canyon Hall, high above the hidden banks of Myst'ry River. Bluespring Caverns' "Overnight Adventure" is a program specially designed for organized youth groups ages 9 to 16. We hope to permit each participant to experience and enjoy the "living cave". Watch Video of Bluespring... YouTube The Program ~ Enter the cave at 7PM Eastern Time (8PM on Fridays) to camping area in Canyon Hall. ~ Explore Myst'ry River in the Caverns aboard our custom electric tour boats. ~ Explorers walk, crawl, and climb along undeveloped side passages with the aid of their own lights, led by our staff. ~ We demonstrate the ways and means of safe cave exploration during the Demonstration Hour. ~ Our underground slide show brings to view the far reaches of Bluespring Caverns, presenting more of the fragile beauty of the underground wilderness. ~ "Lights Out" in the cool 50 degree temperature of Canyon Hall. ~ "Lights On" precedes breakfast. Then return to the light of the surface by 9AM. Facilities On the Surface - Limited picnic tables, open areas for organized activities. Restrooms and Visitor Center open one hour prior to program start time. Caverns - Bunks for sleeping bags, "Cave Inn" snack bar with sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks, restroom facilities and picnic tables. Nearby - Hiking trails and shelterhouse facilities are available at nearby Spring Mill State Park. Restaurants of all types are available in the area for the evening meal prior to the "Overnight Adventure". For Participants and Parents Bluespring Caverns "Overnight Adventure" is an experience in the natural world. For the enjoyment and safety of all, we insist that participants follow the directions of our staff, who will supervise each part of the experience with assistance from your group leaders. Rowdy behavior will not be tolerated. Our natural tour in an undeveloped section of the Caverns can be considered moderately strenuous and may not be suitable for individuals with severe handicaps or who are not in reasonably good physical condition. As in all adventure programs some scrapes and bruises are possible - especially when rowdy behavior or disregard for rules is involved. Equipment Checklist The following items are necessary for each person on the "Overnight Adventure" ~ Flashlight (electric light source) - we furnish helmets. ~ Old clothing and boots or sneakers for wild caving plus another change of warm clothing and shoes ~ Warm sleeping bag for Bunk, small pillow. No air beds, air mattresses, cots or ground cloths. ~ Warm coat (even in Fall and Spring) ~ NO coolers, large suitcases or items not on equipment list. Basic Rules of the Cave 1) No running or horseplay is allowed at any time in the Caverns. 2) The Caverns are protected by Indiana Law. Nothing is to be removed or disturbed. 3) All persons must follow instructions of Bluespring Caverns personnel and should plan on staying for the entire program. No "wandering" is allowed. 4) No cooking is allowed. Candles and gas lanterns may not be used in the Caverns. Snacks are available at our snack bar. 5) We expect general courtesy and a good attitude from every participant. Ready for Adventure? Bluespring Caverns "Overnight Adventure" is available on Friday and Saturday evenings from October 1 through April 30. Reservations should be made early (beginning August 1) as many dates are filled 90 days ahead. Minimum group size is 15 and maximum group size is 90. We will refuse groups whose past behavior has not been satisfactory. Cost The cost of the program is $30.00 per person ($10.00 deposit plus $20.00 upon arrival). This covers all parts of the program, including breakfast. No partial program is available. All arrival payments and deposits must be made in one sum by a representative of the group. .............................................................................................................. Reservation Information - & under 18 Permission Form Reservations must be made by phone. Please consider a second and third choice of dates in case your first choice is filled. A deposit of $10.00 per person must be received within thirty days after tour reservation is made. Deposits are non-refundable except for weather-related causes. Each participant in the Overnight Adventure under age 18 must have our signed, parental permission form below. PDF Overnight Brochure & Permission  Form