MARINE SCIENCE ADVENTURE
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2025 Programs:
Spring Program: April 28-30, 2025 Fall Program: September 23-25, 2025 Enjoy some coastal exploration time on the beautiful barrier islands of the Eastern Shore! During the Marine Science Adventure, students will get hand-on and feet-wet in some of our favorite marine habitats. Depending on which program you sign up for, activities could include observing the physical and chemical properties of the Chincoteague Bay, seining for organisms in the intertidal zone, exploring the life hidden inside the marsh, studying the unique ecology of a barrier island, and more. This combination of hands-on observation of marine environments and time to socialize with other young marine biologists will make for some of the most memorable homeschool experiences for your family yet!
The Spring and Fall dates of Marine Science Adventure have different curriculum, so be sure to look at their schedules below for the full list of activities before you register. All student participants must attend the program with a parent or adult chaperone. PLEASE NOTE: All homeschool programs must have a minimum of 15 participants to run. These programs are ideal for homeschooling families, but are open to all families and groups interested in learning through hands-on experiences. |
If these program dates or curriculum offerings don't fit your family's needs be sure to check out our new Build Your Own Program page below.
Build Your Own Program! Spring Program Tuition:
$225 per person $185 commuter* Fall Program Tuition: $250 per person $200 commuter* Kids 2 years old and younger are free. Prices include all instruction, field trips, transportation to field trip sites, materials, meals and lodging. *Commuter tuition does not include lodging. |
Payment & Cancellation Policies
Once you have registered for a homeschool program, you will receive an invoice within 3 business days. A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required to secure your space in the camp of your choosing. The remaining balance is due 14 days prior to the program start date.
Payments may be made through our payment portal, over the phone, or via check.
Payment Portal
The link to the online payment portal is included with your invoice. Select "Review and Pay" to be taken to our secure payments page.
Phone Payments
To pay over the phone with a credit card, please call 757-824-5636 x110 with your card information ready. Payments are entered immediately but may take up to 3 days to process and show up on your card statement.
Check Payments
Checks should be made out to "Chincoteague Bay Field Station" with the name and date of the program in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
34001 Mill Dam Road
Wallops Island, VA 23337
**Please note, we are unable to accept payments until an invoice has been created.
Cancellation Policies
If you cancel your registration more than 14 days before the start of the program, you will be refunded the full amount less the 10% deposit. If you cancel fewer than 14 days prior to the program start date, you forfeit all payments and no refunds will be issued.
Exceptions to this policy are made on a case by case basis with approval from the Education Director and Executive Director.
Payments may be made through our payment portal, over the phone, or via check.
Payment Portal
The link to the online payment portal is included with your invoice. Select "Review and Pay" to be taken to our secure payments page.
Phone Payments
To pay over the phone with a credit card, please call 757-824-5636 x110 with your card information ready. Payments are entered immediately but may take up to 3 days to process and show up on your card statement.
Check Payments
Checks should be made out to "Chincoteague Bay Field Station" with the name and date of the program in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
34001 Mill Dam Road
Wallops Island, VA 23337
**Please note, we are unable to accept payments until an invoice has been created.
Cancellation Policies
If you cancel your registration more than 14 days before the start of the program, you will be refunded the full amount less the 10% deposit. If you cancel fewer than 14 days prior to the program start date, you forfeit all payments and no refunds will be issued.
Exceptions to this policy are made on a case by case basis with approval from the Education Director and Executive Director.
