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1. How many campers are in each camp?
Day camps are capped at a maximum of 23 participants for each week with 2-3 educators depending on group size. Residential camps are capped at a maximum of 40 participants. Each dorm holds a maximum of 12 campers, but dorm sizes are usually 10 or fewer. There is one counselor per dorm, and 2-3 educators per week of camp. 2. What training do your summer educators go through? Our educators are all college graduates with a degree and experiences related to the environment and education. They go through a 5 week educator training period in the spring, a full spring season of teaching and leading classes, and finally an intensive 2 week training period preparing them specifically for summer camp. All of our staff undergo a background check and are certified in First Aid and CPR. 3. What Training do you summer camp counselors go through? Our counselors are all 18+ college students or recent graduates with experiences related to the environment and education. They go through an intensive 2 week training period preparing them for summer camp. All of our staff undergo a background check and are certified in First Aid and CPR. 4. What staff will be working with my child? Each camper will be in a dorm with other campers that is managed by 1 camp counselor who also stays in the dorm. There are generally 4 camp counselors total who all have their own dorm and campers. There are also 2-3 educators, who are responsible for leading the classes. All 6-7 staff all work with each camper and all work to give each camper an amazing summer camp experience! 5. Where are you located? We are located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, about 5 miles south of the Maryland/Virginia border. We neighbor Chincoteague and Assateague Islands and the NASA Wallops Flight Facility. 6. What happens during stormy/rainy weather? During inclement weather, we have field trips or activities to do with campers indoors. If boat trips are postponed, we will do our best to reschedule the trip during the remainder of the week of camp. 7. How much money should my child bring on the trip? All expenses during the program are covered in the camp fee. We do have the Ship Store on campus that has apparel and a variety of other souvenirs. Campers are typically left with $30-$50 for the Ship Store. Campers will have opportunities throughout the week to visit the store. 8. What is the Ship Store? The Ship Store is the gift shop of CBFS. It has apparel, a variety of souvenirs, plus snacks and drinks. 9. What will the campers learn from the Field Station? Campers who come to Chincoteague Bay Field Station will get an invaluable field experience in marine science, ecology, biology, and environmental science. Campers ages 9+ will learn vessel safety and how to operate water sampling equipment. The camp experience introduces participants to sharing living spaces, working together, and trying new things. We are also proud to have experienced and knowledgeable staff on hand with a variety of backgrounds in the marine science field who are always willing to answer questions regarding their work! 10. What is the food like? Dietary restriction options? We have a large Dining Hall on campus that is set up in buffet style. There is always a variety of hot food available, as well as a salad bar and cold items. If your child has any dietary restrictions, please let us know as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate allergies and restrictions. Please note that our campus is NOT a peanut or tree nut-free facility. We will accommodate a nut allergy as best we can, but can not guarantee a nut-free environment. If your child has a severe allergy or dietary restriction, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss meal options for your child. |
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT SUMMER CAMP? Summer Camp Department [email protected] 757-824-5636 x109 TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS: Please complete the online registration form. For assistance, please give us a call at (757) 824-5636 x100 on M-F between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Space is limited so register early! |
