The Marine Science Consortium

...hands-on, feet-wet education

Road Scholar Program # 2579

  This course offers a chance for hands-on excitement as together you analyze creek water, pull in a net full of wriggling creatures or examine the life in a drop of sea water. Visit the picturesque Chincoteague and Assateague Islands, learn about local history and legends and experience first hand the delicacy and beauty of these coastal environments. Whether it’s learning how to identify a Pig Fish or smelling productive salt marshes, you’ll learn something about local marine ecology and even more about each other. In partnership with the Marine Science Consortium.

  Why is the ocean blue? Is a sponge actually alive? Have questions like these and others answered. Come share a week of fun exploration and learning with your grandchild.

Day 1- Sunday
3:00-5:00 PM Check in with the Coordinator at MSC
5:00 PM Dinner in MSC's Dining Hall
6:00-7:30 PM Group Welcome and Schedule Overview

Day 2-Monday
7:30 AM Morning Meeting/Announcements on the Field
7:45 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:45–12:00PM Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
12:00 PM Grill Out on the Beach
1:00 PM Pony Hunt and Island Tour
5:00 PM Dinner in MSC's Dining Hall
6:00 PM Campfire

Day 3-Tuesday
7:30 AM Morning Meeting/Announcements on the Field
7:45 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:45 AM Tom's Cove Intertidal
12:00 PM Lunch in MSC's Dining Hall
1:30 PM Salt Marsh ecology lecture & Fieldtrip
5:00 PM Dinner in MSC's Dining Hall
6:00 PM Research Cruise Training

Day 4- Wednesday
7:30 AM Morning Meeting/Announcements on the Field
7:45 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:30 AM Monitor Boat Trip
12:00 PM Lunch in MSC's Dining Hall
1:30 PM *** FREE AFTERNOON ***
5:00 PM Dinner in MSC's Dining Hall
6:00 PM Movie Night - Misty of Chincoteague

Day 5- Thursday
7:30 AM Morning Meeting/Announcements on the Field
7:45 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:45 AM Wallops Island Dunes trip
12:00-1:00PM Lunch in MSC's Dining Hall
1:30 PM Plankton Races /Data Discussion / Organism Lab
5:00 PM Seafood Grill Out
7:30 PM Talent Show/ Skit night

Day 6- Friday
7:30 AM Morning Meeting/Announcements on the Field
7:45 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:30 AM Sack Lunch Station Available
8:30 AM Room Check Out
8:45 - 10:30 AM Morning Craft Activity Begins
Certificate Presentation
Slide Show
10:30 AM Morning Activity over - Lounge open
12:00 PM Lunch in MSC's Dining Hall

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Family Adventure Camp 

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Homeschoolers Marine Science Adventure (9 years old and older)

Marine Adventure Science Day Camp (9-11 yrs old)

Sea Squirts Science Day Camp (5-8 yrs old)

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Spring Break Day Camp (5-11 year olds)

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