Virginia Outside Fishing Camp
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
- Coed
- Ages 8-18
- Specialty
Overview
Chincoteague Bay Field Station is a residential environmental learning center on Virginia’s Eastern Shore that runs hands-on, overnight and day camps in coastal ecosystems. Campers explore marine science, ecology, and nature through activities like kayaking, crabbing, forest and marsh study, wildlife observation, and arts & crafts. The camp emphasizes exploration, outdoor skills, environmental stewardship, and having fun in nature.
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Specialty camp focus: Science, Nature
Unique Features
- Campers can pick from a variety of classes/activities to design their own overnight camp schedule
- Strong marine science/ecology focus with “feet-wet” experiences (marsh, marine, aquatic ecosystems) plus traditional camp fare
- Offers both short (3-night) and week-long overnight sessions
- Family and special camps (e.g. family adventure camp, homeschool programs, merit badge etc.)
- Coastal environment setting: camps on Wallops Island, VA, with access to marshes, beaches, and aquatic habitats. These natural settings play directly into the educational programming
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season June 22 - August 01
- Session Lengths 1 week or less
- Cost $900 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: Yes
- Special discounts: No
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Dorm Or Hotel
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- Air conditioning
- Separate bathhouse
- Showers attached
- Toilets not attached
Health
- Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
- No doctor onsite
- No nurse onsite
- 24/7 medical staff
- No onsite health center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- No gluten free option
- No kosher
- Not peanut free
- Not tree nut-free
- Vegan friendly
- Vegetarian friendly
International Campers
- Does not enroll non-US campers
Welcome Message
Lexi Overdiek, Education Director
Hi, I am Lexi! I moved here from Miami, FL from Graduate school at the University of Miami. I will be getting my Master's in Marine Conservation. I have my bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology. After graduating in 2019, I took two years off to work in the conservation field and I loved it. I have always been drawn to marine environments which is what led me to go back to school.
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