Are You Ready To Get Camp Firey?
Pack your sense of adventure and get ready for SciFest Summer Camp!
Exciting adventures, interactive experiences, and good ol' fashion SciPlay fun come together for an unforgettable experience!
What Should I Pack?
🌊☀️ Lake Resort Weekend Packing List Essentials 🪪 Driver's License/ID 💳 Credit Card & Some Cash 📱 Phone + Charger 💊 Any Medications Clothing 👚 Casual Daytime Outfits 👙 Swimsuit 🩳 Cover-Up or Shorts & T-Shirt for Walking to/from the Lake 🧥 Light Jacket or Hoodie for Evenings 😴 Pajamas 👟 Comfortable Shoes/Sandals Lake & Sun 🧴 Sunscreen 🕶️ Sunglasses 🧢 Hat Toiletries 🪥 Toothbrush & Toothpaste 🌿 Deodorant 💇 Hairbrush 🧴 Shampoo & Conditioner Nice to Have 📚 Book or Kindle 🦟 Bug Spray 🧃 Small Cooler or Snacks for the Room
How am I Getting to SciFest?
🚍 All aboard the Dickeyville Express! Tuesday, September 1, 2026 📍 9:00 AM–10:00 AM Buses load at SciPlay. Buses will leave the SciPlay parking lot sharply at 10:00 AM. Along the way, we'll make a stop in Dickeyville for a catered lunch. Sub sandwiches 🥪 will be provided, and we'll have a short bathroom break 🚻 before getting back on the road. Feel free to enjoy your lunch on the bus as we continue the journey. 📍 4:00 PM Buses arrive at camp. If you have been approved to drive separately, we will meet you at camp at 4:00 PM for check-in. Everyone is highly encouraged to ride the bus—it's free, it's fun, and there's food! We can't wait to see you at SciFest! 🎉
Where Should I Be Right Now?
Check your info. lanyard (found in your swag bag) for daily details on your selected schedule.
General Daily Agenda
Day 1
Tuesday
(Property Map)
📍 4:00 PM SciFest kicks off with check-in, giving SciPlayers time to get settled into their rooms, pick up wristbands, and discover their swag bags. 📍 6:00 PM HAPPY CAMPER HOUR (#21 Lakefront Lawn) Gather on the lawn for welcome beverages, appetizers, a company toast, and a few words from our leadership team, who will share SciFest memories and tips for making the most of the experience. We'll also introduce the Culture League and point out where to go for help throughout the event. 📍 6:30 PM Group Photo – Meet in front of the giant Lake Lawn chair located on the Lakefront Lawn. Enjoy an evening of live music, yard games, bonfires, and lakeside fun. 📍 7:00 PM CAMPFIRE COOKOUT (#21 Lakefront Lawn) Dinner (buffet-style) 📍 8:30 PM BONFIRE & S'MORES (#21 Lakefront Lawn) 📍 10:00 PM CAMPFIRE CROONER (#9 Lookout Bar) Late-night snacks will be available in the Lookout Bar. Enjoy a DJ, karaoke, board games, and an open bar.
Day 2
Wednesday
Full Day @
Camp
Wednesday at SciFest is all about connection, relaxation, and fun! 📍 7:00 AM–11:00 AM MORNING FUEL (#11 1878 on the Lake or #10 Isle of Capri Café) Use your breakfast voucher in the restaurant or the Isle of Capri Café. MORNING ACTIVITIES – At your leisure. 📍 9:00 AM–11:00 AM BLOODY MARYS, MIMOSAS & MINGLING (#11 1878 on the Lake/Fireside Bar) Mingle with execs and SciPlayers while enjoying a slideshow of past SciFest memories. 📍 11:00 AM–12:00 PM TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES Check your badge for your activity. 📍 12:00 PM–1:00 PM TRAILBLAZER LUNCH (#21 Lakefront Lawn) Lunch on the lawn with a lively game of "Never Have I Ever" with team managers. 📍 1:00 PM–4:30 PM Check your lanyard for your preselected afternoon activity. 📍 6:00 PM–7:00 PM SUNSET SOCIAL HOUR (#20 Lakeview Terrace) We'll gather for beverages and appetizers. 📍 7:00 PM–8:30 PM CHAMPS DINNER (#18 & #19 Lake Lawn Room and Geneva Club) Enjoy dinner together and grab some dessert before heading into Game Night! Bingo, casino games, live music, board games, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow SciPlayers. 📍 10:00 PM HOWL AT THE MOON (#9 Lookout Bar) The night wraps up with late-night snacks, karaoke, and a DJ for those who want to keep the party going.
Day 3
Thursday
Checkout
is 10am
Thursday marks the final morning of SciFest. 📍 8:00 AM–9:30 AM SURVIVOR BREAKFAST Join us for a breakfast buffet while enjoying one last opportunity to connect with fellow SciPlayers and take in the lakeside views. 📍 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CHECKOUT Get checked out and back aboard the Dickeyville Express. We will depart promptly at 10:00 AM for the trip back home. Rest stop break at Dickeyville (snacks provided). Safe travels, and thank you for making SciFest another unforgettable experience! 🎉
FAQ's
SciFest Frequently Asked Questions 🚍 Do I have to ride the bus? While some employees may be approved to drive separately, everyone is strongly encouraged to ride the Dickeyville Express! It's free, convenient, includes food and snacks, and is a great way to kick off the SciFest experience with your fellow SciPlayers. 🕗 What time does the bus leave? The bus departs from SciPlay at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 1. Please arrive early so we can load luggage and depart on time. 🍽️ Will food be provided? Yes! Meals, snacks, and beverages are provided throughout much of the event. This includes a catered Jimmy John's lunch during the bus ride, breakfasts, dinners, appetizers, late-night snacks, and various beverages throughout the resort. You can DoorDash to your room, purchase snacks in the small resort store or bring snacks from home. Anything outside scheduled meals and snacks are on your own dime. 🛏️ What should I expect at check-in? Upon arrival, you'll receive your room key and event wristband. Your SciFest swag bag will already be waiting in your room. 👕 What should I pack? Think "casual lake resort." Bring comfortable clothes, a swimsuit, sunscreen, walking shoes, a light jacket for cool evenings, toiletries, and anything else you'll need for a few days of lakeside fun. 🏖️ Are activities required? Your Team Building session is required but most activities are optional. SciFest is designed to provide a mix of team-building, networking, relaxation, and fun. 🚤 What activities will be available? Options include watersports, kayaking, paddleboarding, boat rides, golf, spa services, yoga, biking, pickleball, tennis, pool time, team-building activities, live music, casino games, bingo, karaoke, bonfires, and more. 🍹 Are beverages included? Yes. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available throughout the event. Please enjoy responsibly and look out for your fellow SciPlayers. 🌧️ What happens if it rains? We have indoor backup locations reserved for key activities, so the fun continues rain or shine. 🆘 Who can I contact if I need help? Look for members of the Culture League (you'll spot them by their shirts) or reach out to any member of the event team. We're here to help make your SciFest experience amazing. 🤝 What is the goal of SciFest? SciFest is all about connecting with coworkers, celebrating our culture, creating new memories, and having fun together outside of the office. Try something new, meet someone new, and make the most of the experience!
Badges You Can Earn
Earn New Badges By Attending Events During SciCamp
Lake Lawn Lore
The birthplace of the pink lemonade legend.
Delavan is famous for its circus history, and local lore credits the Mabie Circus, whose winter headquarters were on the Lake Lawn property, with the invention of pink lemonade. According to the story, a circus vendor accidentally mixed lemonade using water tinted pink from a performer's costume, then marketed it as "strawberry lemonade." While historians debate whether the story is completely true, it remains one of the area's most famous legends.
Circus performers once called the property home.
Before it became a resort, the land served as the winter headquarters for the Mabie Circus and later other famous circuses. At its peak, hundreds of clowns, acrobats, trainers, and performers from more than 26 circuses spent their winters here, with elephants, lions, and other animals roaming the grounds.
The property is much older than the resort itself.
Long before hotels were built, the land around Delavan Lake was home to Native American communities. The property still contains more than 40 ancient effigy mounds, some dating back over 2,000 years, making Lake Lawn one of the few resorts where guests are staying on land with such deep archaeological significance.
Big-band legends performed in the ballroom.
During the 1940s, Lake Lawn became a popular entertainment destination when the Mutual Broadcasting Network aired live performances from its ballroom. Notable entertainers, including Lawrence Welk, performed at the resort, making it a Midwest hotspot for music and dancing.