Road Scholar Program # 2285

Experience the coastal environment from an all-new perspective as you begin to sea kayak while viewing coastal flora and fauna. Learn to kayak through classroom and field instruction and demonstrations, starting with the basics and progressing through more advanced skills, all in a safe, picturesque environment. Paddle with MSC ecologists/biologists through salt marsh ecosystems, over eel grass beds and up the Pocomoke River and coastal creeks of the Chesapeake and Chincoteague Bays. Using tandem kayaks, each hosteler will enjoy exciting journeys through the diverse waters of the Eastern Shore during both day and nighttime paddles while learning new exciting facts from environmental experts. Join us for a water-based journey of discovery.
This program is recommended for active hostelers in excellent health with good swimming skills only.

Day 1- Sunday
3:00-5:00 PM Check in with the Coordinator at MSC
5:00 PM Group Welcome and Introductions
6:00 PM Dinner in MSC's Dining Hall
6:45 PM Schedule Overview and Kayak Fitting/ Video

Day 2-Monday
7:00 AM Dining Hall Open for Coffee
7:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:30 AM Prepare sack lunches in the MSC Dining Hall
8:50 AM Group Meet Prep for the Day
10:00 AM Depart for Snow Hill, MD
Porter's Crossing to Pocomoke River Trip
6:00 PM Dinner in MSC's Dining Hall
6:45 PM Evening Lecture

Day 3-Tuesday
7:00 AM Dining Hall Open for Coffee
7:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:30 AM Prepare sack lunches in the MSC Dining Hall
9:00 AM Depart for Crisfield, MD
12:00 PM Jane's Island State Park
6:00 PM Dinner in MSC's Dining Hall
6:45 PM Evening Speaker

Day 4- Wednesday
7:00 AM Dining Hall Open for Coffee
7:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
9:00 AM Depart for Mosquito & Cockle Creek Paddle
12:00 PM Lunch in MSC's Dining Hall
1:30 PM *** FREE AFTERNOON ***
4:30 PM Dinner Out
6:30 PM Prepare for Sunset- Depart for Assateague Channel

Day 5- Thursday
7:00 AM Dining Hall Open for Coffee
7:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:30 AM Prepare sack lunches in the MSC Dining Hall
9:00–11:00 PM Depart for Shad Landing
12:00 PM Pinic Lunch
1:00 PM Discovery Center
4:45 PM Dinner Out
7:30 PM Evening Entertainment

Day 6- Friday
7:00 AM Dining Hall Open for Coffee
7:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:30 AM Return Equipment
9:00-11:00 AM Wallops Island Dune Fieldtrip
11:30 AM Check out
12:00 PM Lunch in MSC's Dining Hall