OVERNIGHT CAMP DATES & RATES
Updated: February 4, 2025
Some of our camps are beginning to have limited availability. Please check the date you'd like to register for below, before filling out the registration form. If you have any questions or concerns please contact [email protected].
Some of our camps are beginning to have limited availability. Please check the date you'd like to register for below, before filling out the registration form. If you have any questions or concerns please contact [email protected].
2025 Summer Camp Dates Three Night Sessions: Young Coastal Explorers (ages 8-9)- June 15-18 Budding Coastal Explorers (ages 10-12)- August 3-6 One Week Sessions: Budding Coastal Explorers (ages 10-12)- June 22-27 Aspiring Coastal Explorers (ages 13-15)- June 29-July 4 Advanced Coastal Explorers (ages 16-18)- July 6-11 10 spots remaining in female dorms. Aspiring Coastal Explorers (ages 13-15)- July 13-18 Budding Coastal Explorers (ages 10-12) July 20-25 Aspiring Coastal Explorers (ages 13-15)- July 27-August 1 9 spots remaining in female dorms and 4 spots remaining in male dorms. Costs: Three Night Session: $550 One Week Session: $900 **All costs are subject to change based on the approval of our Board of Directors** |
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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.
Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. It may take up to 3 weeks for applications to be reviewed.
Anyone applying for a scholarship is still responsible for the non-refundable deposit to secure your spot in camp.
Scholarship opportunities are provided through a partnership with Eastern Shore Anglers Club and from generous donations from our supporters.
See below for application.
Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. It may take up to 3 weeks for applications to be reviewed.
Anyone applying for a scholarship is still responsible for the non-refundable deposit to secure your spot in camp.
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
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 $200. 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 will be the amount of $350 or 3-night camps and $700 for 5-night camps. 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. Payments may be made over the phone, online, or via check. Please be patient as we process each registration manually. 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.
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 $200. 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 will be the amount of $350 or 3-night camps and $700 for 5-night camps. 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. Payments may be made over the phone, online, or via check. Please be patient as we process each registration manually. 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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!