4th of July Family Camp Sample Schedule

DAY 1

 2:00 - 5:00 pm Check in with Special Programs Coordinator at MSC

 5:30 - 6:30 pm Dinner in MSC's Cafeteria

 7:00 - 8:30 pm Group welcome and schedule overview

  Evening Entertainment

DAY 2

7:30 - 8:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Cafeteria

8:30 – 12:00 PM Morning Activities (your choice)

- Arts and Crafts-Nature Hike

- Boat Trip and research trawl

- Kayaking (ages 10 & up)

- Outdoor living skills

12:00- 12:30 PM Lunch in MSC's Cafeteria

12:45- 5:00 PM Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Fieldtrip

  Wild Ponies, Egrets and Horseshoe Crabs all await you on

  the Assateague National Seashore!

 5:30 - 6:30 PM Dinner in MSC's Cafeteria

7:00 PM Campfire

DAY 3

7:30 - 8:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Cafeteria

8:45 – 12:00 PM Morning Activities (your choice)

- Arts and Crafts-Nature Hike

- Boat Trip and research trawl

- Kayaking(ages 10 & up)

- Outdoor living skills

12:00- 1:00 PM Lunch in MSC's Cafeteria

1:00 – 4:00 PM Dune and Marsh Ecology Field Trip

  Learn about how Barrier Islands form and get Muddy in the

  Marsh on this fun field trip!

5:30-6:30 PM Dinner in MSC's Cafeteria

6:45 PM Creature Feature

  Learn about all of the awesome creatures found during our

  boat trips

8:00 PM Misty of Chincoteague and Game Night (Kids)

8:00 PM Wine and Cheese Social / Evening Entertainment (Adults)

DAY 4

7:30-8:30AM Breakfast in MSC's Cafeteria

9:00-12:00PM Family Fun Scavenger Hunt

  Travel the islands by bus, gathering clues to complete your

  scavenger hunt!

12:00-1:00 PM Grill Out

1:00-4:00 PM Family Fun Field Games

5:00 PM Bus Departs from MSC for Seafood Feast on Chincoteague

7:00 PM Ice Cream

8:00 PM Skit Night/ Talent Show/Slide Show

DAY 5

7:30 - 8:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Cafeteria

9:00 - 12:00 AM Morning Class/ NASA Visitor Center

12:00-1:00 PM Lunch in MSC's Cafeteria

12:30 AM Check out

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