DAY CAMP DATES & RATES
Updated: 12/16/25
Registration for 2026 Day Camps will open January 19, 2026 at 9AM EST.
**All costs are subject to change based on the approval of our Board of Directors**
Registration for 2026 Day Camps will open January 19, 2026 at 9AM EST.
**All costs are subject to change based on the approval of our Board of Directors**
Sea Squirts Day Camp (ages 5-7)
Cost: $300
Hours: 8:00-2:30
We are offering 3 different adventure tracks for our Sea Squirts Day Camp. The dates for each track are listed below. Campers are welcome to attend all camps if desired and will get a unique experience and enjoy different activities at each. Please note if your camper would like to attend all tracks you must fill out a registration form for each week.
Cost: $300
Hours: 8:00-2:30
We are offering 3 different adventure tracks for our Sea Squirts Day Camp. The dates for each track are listed below. Campers are welcome to attend all camps if desired and will get a unique experience and enjoy different activities at each. Please note if your camper would like to attend all tracks you must fill out a registration form for each week.
Sea Squirts 2026 Dates:
Sea Squirts Track 1: June 29 - July 3, 2026
Sea Squirts Track 2: July 20 - 24, 2026
Sea Squirts Track 3: August 10 - 14, 2026
Sea Squirts Track 1: June 29 - July 3, 2026
Sea Squirts Track 2: July 20 - 24, 2026
Sea Squirts Track 3: August 10 - 14, 2026
Ocean Explorers Day Camp (ages 8-10)
Cost: $350
Hours: 8:00-3:30
We are offering 3 different adventure tracks for our Ocean Explorers Day Camp. The dates for each track are listed below. Campers are welcome to attend all camps if desired and will get a unique experience and enjoy different activities at each. Please note if your camper would like to attend all tracks you must fill out a registration form for each week.
Cost: $350
Hours: 8:00-3:30
We are offering 3 different adventure tracks for our Ocean Explorers Day Camp. The dates for each track are listed below. Campers are welcome to attend all camps if desired and will get a unique experience and enjoy different activities at each. Please note if your camper would like to attend all tracks you must fill out a registration form for each week.
Ocean Explorers 2026 Dates:
Ocean Explorers Track 1: June 22 - 26, 2026
Ocean Explorers Track 2: July 13 - 17, 2026
Ocean Explorers Track 3: August 3 -7, 2026
Ocean Explorers Track 1: June 22 - 26, 2026
Ocean Explorers Track 2: July 13 - 17, 2026
Ocean Explorers Track 3: August 3 -7, 2026
Marine Adventure Day Camp (ages 11-13)
Cost: $400
Hours: 8:00-4:30
Marine Adventure 2026 Date:
July 6-10, 2026
July 6-10, 2026
Coastal Studies Day Camp (ages 14-16)
Cost: $450
Hours: 8:00-4:30
Cost: $450
Hours: 8:00-4:30
Coastal Studies 2026 Date:
July 27 - 31, 2026
July 27 - 31, 2026
LATE PICK-UP
CBFS offers a late pick-up option for our day camps. During late pick-up, campers will spend their time on campus playing games and doing crafts. The times and fees for late pick-ups are below.
Please note: Late pick-up must be arranged at least 24 hours in advance. Late pick-up cannot be arranged the same day, so please be mindful and plan ahead. Campers who are picked up more than 15 minutes late without notice will be incur a fee of $50 per child.
Sea Squirts
Late Pick-Up Time: 4:30 PM
Price per Day: $30
Ocean Explorers
Late Pick-Up Time: 4:30 PM
Price Per Day: $15
Marine Adventure and Coastal Studies
Late Pick-Up Time: 5:30 PM
Price per Day: $15
CBFS offers a late pick-up option for our day camps. During late pick-up, campers will spend their time on campus playing games and doing crafts. The times and fees for late pick-ups are below.
Please note: Late pick-up must be arranged at least 24 hours in advance. Late pick-up cannot be arranged the same day, so please be mindful and plan ahead. Campers who are picked up more than 15 minutes late without notice will be incur a fee of $50 per child.
Sea Squirts
Late Pick-Up Time: 4:30 PM
Price per Day: $30
Ocean Explorers
Late Pick-Up Time: 4:30 PM
Price Per Day: $15
Marine Adventure and Coastal Studies
Late Pick-Up Time: 5:30 PM
Price per Day: $15
Payment Information
There will now be a two step billing process.
1) Once your registration has been received and processed it will take up to 5 business days to create an invoice. The first invoice you will receive is for the Non-Refundable deposit of $100. This deposit will need to be paid within 5 business days. If the non-refundable deposit is not paid, your camper will be removed from camp and you will have to re-register if you are still interested in coming to camp. Once the non-refundable deposit is paid, a second invoice will be sent. This non-refundable deposit is NOT an additional cost to you, it is included in the fees listed for each camps' cost.
2) The second invoice you will receive is the remaining balance due. This invoice can be paid in as few or little payments as you like, as long as the balance is paid in full two weeks prior to your camp start date.
Payments cannot be processed until invoices have been made. Please be patient as we process each registration manually. Payments may be made over the phone, online, or via check. If you have applied for a scholarship, it may take up to three weeks to process your application. You are responsible for all deposit payments to secure your campers spot if you register before receiving a response about the scholarship. You have 5 working days to pay the non-refundable deposit from the invoice date. If a deposit is not made within two weeks, your camper will be removed from the camp and you will need to re-register them.
Checks may also be made out to Chincoteague Bay Field Station and mailed to:
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Attn: Day Camps
34001 Mill Dam Road
Wallops Island, VA 23337
Once you complete your registration form, you will receive an invoice within five business days with a link to the online payment portal.
Payments must be made in full two weeks prior to the beginning of camp. If you need to set up a payment plan, please contact our office.
Refund & Cancellation Policy:
Chincoteague Bay Field Station (CBFS) requires a $100.00 non-refundable deposit for its day camps. No refunds will be issued for cancellations fewer than 14 days from the start of camp. A full refund less the non-refundable deposit will be made for any cancellations made more than 14 days in advance of the start date of camp. All refunds will be issued via check to the address listed in the registration. Should CBFS cancel any camp, individuals will be issued a 100% refund, including the deposit.
1) Once your registration has been received and processed it will take up to 5 business days to create an invoice. The first invoice you will receive is for the Non-Refundable deposit of $100. This deposit will need to be paid within 5 business days. If the non-refundable deposit is not paid, your camper will be removed from camp and you will have to re-register if you are still interested in coming to camp. Once the non-refundable deposit is paid, a second invoice will be sent. This non-refundable deposit is NOT an additional cost to you, it is included in the fees listed for each camps' cost.
2) The second invoice you will receive is the remaining balance due. This invoice can be paid in as few or little payments as you like, as long as the balance is paid in full two weeks prior to your camp start date.
Payments cannot be processed until invoices have been made. Please be patient as we process each registration manually. Payments may be made over the phone, online, or via check. If you have applied for a scholarship, it may take up to three weeks to process your application. You are responsible for all deposit payments to secure your campers spot if you register before receiving a response about the scholarship. You have 5 working days to pay the non-refundable deposit from the invoice date. If a deposit is not made within two weeks, your camper will be removed from the camp and you will need to re-register them.
Checks may also be made out to Chincoteague Bay Field Station and mailed to:
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Attn: Day Camps
34001 Mill Dam Road
Wallops Island, VA 23337
Once you complete your registration form, you will receive an invoice within five business days with a link to the online payment portal.
Payments must be made in full two weeks prior to the beginning of camp. If you need to set up a payment plan, please contact our office.
Refund & Cancellation Policy:
Chincoteague Bay Field Station (CBFS) requires a $100.00 non-refundable deposit for its day camps. No refunds will be issued for cancellations fewer than 14 days from the start of camp. A full refund less the non-refundable deposit will be made for any cancellations made more than 14 days in advance of the start date of camp. All refunds will be issued via check to the address listed in the registration. Should CBFS cancel any camp, individuals will be issued a 100% refund, including the deposit.
Interested in camp but concerned about finances? CBFS offers a Conservation Camp Scholarship!
This scholarship is provided through a partnership with Eastern Shore Anglers Club and from generous donations from our supporters.
See below for application.
This scholarship is provided through a partnership with Eastern Shore Anglers Club and from generous donations from our supporters.
See below for application.
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All campers must mail or email a health and waiver form before camp. Forms can be scanned and emailed to [email protected] |
Testimonials from Parents
They learn about marine ecology in an environment that can’t be beat— well-trained, environmental educators and they are within proximity to various ecosystems.
My two boys have attended this camp for the second year and are already excited for what’s in store for next year! Hands on, engaging and memorable learning activities galore! This camp is organized, well run and a wonderful learning experience!
Love the opportunity for my daughter to learn about the ecosystems near Chincoteague.
We will definitely be back next year. My daughter learned a tremendous amount and is using it in casual conversation which is so awesome to learn from her as well. The educators all seemed kind and well versed.
This was my son's third camp; it's an excellent life enhancing learning experience.
Great people doing great work. Please accept our gratitude and thanks.
This was his second time. By the end of the week he was asking if he could go next year!
My two boys have attended this camp for the second year and are already excited for what’s in store for next year! Hands on, engaging and memorable learning activities galore! This camp is organized, well run and a wonderful learning experience!
Love the opportunity for my daughter to learn about the ecosystems near Chincoteague.
We will definitely be back next year. My daughter learned a tremendous amount and is using it in casual conversation which is so awesome to learn from her as well. The educators all seemed kind and well versed.
This was my son's third camp; it's an excellent life enhancing learning experience.
Great people doing great work. Please accept our gratitude and thanks.
This was his second time. By the end of the week he was asking if he could go next year!
