OVERNIGHT CAMP DATES & RATES
** Updated: June 19, 2024 **
2024 Summer Camp Dates Three Night Sessions: Young Coastal Explorers (ages 8-9)- June 16th-19th Budding Coastal Explorers (ages 10-12)- August 4th-7th One Week Sessions: Budding Coastal Explorers (ages 10-12)- June 23rd-28th Aspiring Coastal Explorers* (ages 13-15)- June 30th-July 5th * We have no remaining spots in our Female Dorms. If you would like to be put on our waiting list please contact [email protected]* Aspiring Coastal Explorers** (ages 13-15)- July 7th-12th Only 3 spots available in Female Dorms ** Advanced Coastal Explorers*** (ages 16-18)- July 14th-19th *** We have no remaining spots in our Female Dorms. If you would like to be put on our waiting list please contact [email protected]*** Budding Coastal Explorers**** (ages 10-12) July 21st-26th Only 6 spots available in Female Dorms **** Aspiring Coastal Explorers***** (ages 13-15)- July 28th-August 2nd Only 3 spots available in Female Dorms and 6 spots available in Male***** Costs: Three Night Session: $500 One Week Session: $900 |
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Scholarship Opportunity
Interested in summer camp but concerned about finances? CBFS offers a Conservation Camp Scholarship! Eastern Shore Anglers' Club sponsors campers for residential camps each summer with their Conservation Camp Scholarship! These scholarships are open to Virginia residents who otherwise may not be able to attend CBFS summer camps.
Scholarship opportunities are provided through a partnership with Eastern Shore Anglers Club and from generous donations from our supporters.
See below for application.
** We are pausing applications while we make final decisions on applications that have been received. Thank you for your understanding.**
Scholarship opportunities are provided through a partnership with Eastern Shore Anglers Club and from generous donations from our supporters.
See below for application.
** We are pausing applications while we make final decisions on applications that have been received. Thank you for your understanding.**
Sample Overnight Camp Schedule
**PLEASE NOTE: THE OPTIONS LISTED ABOVE FOR EACH 'CHOOSE AN ADVENTURE' BLOCK ARE NOT THE SET ACTIVITIES OFFERED. CLASSES AND ACTIVITY OPTIONS FOR THE 'CHOOSE AN ADVENTURE' BLOCKS CHANGE EVERY WEEK. EACH WEEKS OPTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING CHECK-IN AND YOUR CAMPER WILL CHOOSE THEIR SCHEDULE AT THAT TIME**
Check out the Camp Activities Page for more information and examples of "Choose An Adventure" options!
Check out the Camp Activities Page for more information and examples of "Choose An Adventure" options!
Payment Information
In order to secure your child's spot for summer camp, a $200 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Payments may be made over the phone, via check, or through our online payment system.
Checks may also be made out to Chincoteague Bay Field Station and mailed to:
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Attn: Summer Camp
34001 Mill Dam Road
Wallops Island, VA 23337
Once you have completed the registration form you will receive an invoice within two 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.
Checks may also be made out to Chincoteague Bay Field Station and mailed to:
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Attn: Summer Camp
34001 Mill Dam Road
Wallops Island, VA 23337
Once you have completed the registration form you will receive an invoice within two 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.
All campers must mail or fax a health and waiver form before camp. Forms can be faxed to 757-824-5638 or scanned and emailed to [email protected]. |
Testimonials from Parents
It was a fantastic experience for my child, who felt safe, supportive, and inspired. I really, really appreciated the director and staff who answered my many questions and supported my child at a challenging time. My child came home from camp so much more confident and centered and has had a great rest of the summer as a result.
I was so excited to hear about all of the options and activities they got to do! Yes, he would love to come back next year and even spoke about working there one day! We really appreciate this exposure to camp for our son. Thank you for the wonderful activities, he really learned a lot and had a blast! Our previous camp attempt was not good, we are grateful this one was a hit and we plan to come back.
My daughter looks forward to this camp each summer! She enjoys the unique science experiences she cannot do anywhere else. The guidance from the counselors yet the little independence she has gives her confidence!
It was a really fun time, and my camper learned so much and loved the classes she took. We hope to see you next year!
I would absolutely return my child to this camp! She loved everything about it! As parents, we felt extremely comfortable leaving our daughter at camp. It was a wonderful experience! We are extremely grateful for the people and the experience!
Both of my daughters have thoroughly enjoyed every camp session they have attended. The perma-smile exhibited on my daughter's face is priceless.
My camper was so nervous and anxious about going and did not want to stay initially. The counselors and staff were all fantastic in patience and accommodating him. He had an awesome time!!
The counselors were welcoming, answered all of our questions, made us and my child feel at ease with the camp.
My Son asked the day of pickup if he could go back next year. He made friends and had a wonderful time. He felt comfortable with his first overnight camp, he had lots of fun, and enjoyed learning.
I felt like the entire process was easy from registration, to paying for the camp, to filling out the forms, to drop off. The communication from the counselors was excellent and I felt like my son was safe. Thank you!
My daughter had a great time, learned a lot, and is very positive about her experience!
My daughter started talking about signing up for next year before we left the camp.
Absolutely will return. My son learned a lot. He's looking forward to being able to stay for a longer time when he's older.
I believe the experience is beyond valuable and unmatched in many respects.
Our daughter went with her HS years ago and loved it. This time it was our youngest son. Both thought it was great and well worth doing. Absolutely will consider it again and will recommend it to others.
Good hands on experience for my son who is considering Marine Biology in college.
This was our third year trying to attend, so the office was great with keeping us informed, issuing refunds and ultimately getting us to camp!
What a great camp! Affordable, very educational. Well done! Thank you!
I was so excited to hear about all of the options and activities they got to do! Yes, he would love to come back next year and even spoke about working there one day! We really appreciate this exposure to camp for our son. Thank you for the wonderful activities, he really learned a lot and had a blast! Our previous camp attempt was not good, we are grateful this one was a hit and we plan to come back.
My daughter looks forward to this camp each summer! She enjoys the unique science experiences she cannot do anywhere else. The guidance from the counselors yet the little independence she has gives her confidence!
It was a really fun time, and my camper learned so much and loved the classes she took. We hope to see you next year!
I would absolutely return my child to this camp! She loved everything about it! As parents, we felt extremely comfortable leaving our daughter at camp. It was a wonderful experience! We are extremely grateful for the people and the experience!
Both of my daughters have thoroughly enjoyed every camp session they have attended. The perma-smile exhibited on my daughter's face is priceless.
My camper was so nervous and anxious about going and did not want to stay initially. The counselors and staff were all fantastic in patience and accommodating him. He had an awesome time!!
The counselors were welcoming, answered all of our questions, made us and my child feel at ease with the camp.
My Son asked the day of pickup if he could go back next year. He made friends and had a wonderful time. He felt comfortable with his first overnight camp, he had lots of fun, and enjoyed learning.
I felt like the entire process was easy from registration, to paying for the camp, to filling out the forms, to drop off. The communication from the counselors was excellent and I felt like my son was safe. Thank you!
My daughter had a great time, learned a lot, and is very positive about her experience!
My daughter started talking about signing up for next year before we left the camp.
Absolutely will return. My son learned a lot. He's looking forward to being able to stay for a longer time when he's older.
I believe the experience is beyond valuable and unmatched in many respects.
Our daughter went with her HS years ago and loved it. This time it was our youngest son. Both thought it was great and well worth doing. Absolutely will consider it again and will recommend it to others.
Good hands on experience for my son who is considering Marine Biology in college.
This was our third year trying to attend, so the office was great with keeping us informed, issuing refunds and ultimately getting us to camp!
What a great camp! Affordable, very educational. Well done! Thank you!