NEW! Conservancy Birthday Parties
Available June-September
Celebrating a birthday? Let the BHI Conservancy host the celebration at our Fleming Environmental Center. Our staff will choose from many activities that complement the "turtle" theme, while taking your child's age into consideration. Parties are best suited for ages 4-8, but activites can be modified for older groups. Birthday parties will be offered Saturdays from June-September and booked on a first come, first serve basis. To book your Saturday, contact the Education Department today!
(910)338-0930
Birthday Parties Include:
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3 hours: 2 hours of activities led by Conservancy staff members. 45 minutes of your own birthday fun. 15 minutes for Conservancy staff to clean up. $200/ maximum of 15 children.
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Use of our Fleming Education Center including tables, chairs, sink, and bathrooms.
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A t-shirt for the birthday child. You will be surrounded by all of our natural teaching aids including preserved reptiles, sea turtle carapaces (shells), sea turtle eggs, and live fresh water and land turtles!
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Discounted adult ferry tickets for your chaperones. Child ferry tickets can be purchased at the Deep Point Marina. Ferry tickets, although discounted, are an additional party fee.
Parent's Responsibilities:
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Have at least 1 chaperone.
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Be prepared for the weather.
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Must provide all decorations, cake, and food. The Conservancy will provide tables, chairs, basic table linens, utensils, cups, and plates (all green in color for your planning purposes).
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You may arrive 1 hour early to set up.
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Please be on time. Your party will end on time even if you or your guests are late.
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No balloons allowed for environmental reasons.
Sleepover Addition: Can't get enough of the Conservancy? Turn your party into a sleepover!
- Have at least 1 chaperone.
- Your group will utilize our Fleming Environmental Center for indoor camping. Please bring sleeping bags, pillows, floor mats, etc.
- $350/maximum of 15 children.
- Sleepovers must end at 9am the following morning.
- Your party will take place from 5:30pm-8:30pm, in the Fleming Education Center and outside. Following the birthday fun, we will move to our NEW Barrier Island Study Center to watch a film about sea turtles. During this time, staff will utilize the Fleming Environmental Center for a Turtle Walk program offered to Conservancy members. After the film, we will set up camp in the Fleming Environmental Center and prepare for a forest and/or beach hike. Following the night program, your group will return to the Fleming Environmental Center for sleep or your own birthday fun.
- Conservancy staff and interns will be on hand throughout the night. Interns sleep above the room utilized for indoor camping and also in the Conservancy Dorm across the courtyard. Please note that staff and interns will not be camping out with the birthday party, and it is imperative to have a chaperone with your goup.
- Consuming alcohol or smoking is prohibited on the Conservancy Campus.
Additional Information
Group and Overnight Programs
Available September through April
Are you part of a troop, class, or club? Want to spend the night on Bald Head Island? We would love to host your group!
Educational Programs...
In order to utilize the Conservancy Dorm, your group must participate in at least one education program with Conservancy staff. Please click on our Family Adventure Programs tab to learn about the programs we offer. If your group chooses to participate in more than one education activity, a discounted program price will be offered. Our Education staff can assist you in selecting programs that will best fit your group. We are also able to create custom programs to assist in covering your group’s curriculum, merit badge requirements, or individual interests. Programs include Kayaking, Birding, Beachcombing, Night Hikes, Forest Hikes, Island Nature Tours, and Middle Island Hikes.
Getting to the island...
Bald Head Island is only accessible through a passenger ferry. This ferry departs from Deep Point Marina in Southport, NC (http://www.baldheadisland.com/contact/directions.aspx). The Conservancy is able to provide you with an adult ferry ticket at the rate of $17.50 per person, if you book your trip far enough in advance to allow these tickets to be mailed to you. Last minute trips or additions to your group will need to pay full price for tickets, which is $23. Children between the ages of 3-12 can receive a ticket price of $12. Child tickets and extra tickets can be purchased when you arrive at the marina.
Parking at Deep Point Marina is $8/day/vehicle.
Ferry Schedules can be found here: Bald Head Island - Ferry Information
Accommodations...
There is dorm style housing located on the campus of the Conservancy which is available for your group. This includes 4 full baths, two rooms with 3 sets of bunk beds (sleeps 6 per room), a third room with 5 sets of bunk beds (sleeps 10). Groups larger than 22 people can inquire about utilizing our classroom space for indoor camping. Linens are provided, however groups are encouraged to bring sleeping bags to reduce our water use. Dorm spaces are available for $35/bed.
Meals...
The dorm is also furnished with a full kitchen, which is included in the dorm fees. The kitchen has a stove, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, coffee pots, two full refrigerators, dishwasher, pots, pans, plates and bowls. Groups are encouraged to provide their own cups and silverware. Many groups choose to prepare their own meals during their stay; however there are also restaurant and catering options available on Bald Head. More information on these options can be provided on request.
On Island Transportation...
A tram service is included in the purchase of your ferry ticket. This tram will transport your group to the Conservancy, and will also transport your group back to the ferry at the end of your stay (tipping of transportation employees is encouraged). Many of the educational programs we offer are within walking distance of the Conservancy. Access to our pristine beaches and maritime forest trails are also within a short walking distance. The majority of groups we host do not require transportation beyond the trams; however there are rental golf cart options available. More information on these options can be provided upon request.
• Please contact: Kendyll Goeman, Environmental Educator
BHI CONSERVANCY: USER FEES 2012
Dorm: $35 per person/per night
