Summer Programs
Chesapeake Bay Kayak Camp
Children (aged 6-15) gain a new and exciting appreciation for the Chesapeake Bay during these week-long full or half day programs. Over 225 kids participated with Chesapeake Experience during the 2009 season.
Family and Early Registration discounts are available!
Camp Activities include:
- Daily kayak paddles
- Geo-caching
- Field guide creation
- Beach seining, fishing and crabbing
- Nature scavenger hunts
- Bay crafts including fish printing
- Games including Bay Jeopardy and Chesapeake Bay Bingo
- Map Activities, Journal Activities, and much more!
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Full-Day Programs
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The full-day program is designed to fun and educational and requires more paddling than the half-day camp-allowing wonderful opportunities to see local creeks and rivers adjacent to the facilities. Maximum group size for each week is 14 campers.
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| Duration: |
9 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday |
| Ages: |
9-12 years old |
| Cost: |
$210 ($100 deposit due at registration)
Nauticus (Norfolk) ($250/members and $275/non-members) |
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Mariner's Museum (Newport News) - June 7-11 (Full), and
August 9-13 (Full) |
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Seaford Yacht Club (Yorktown) - June 21-25 (Full), July 19-23 (Full), August 16-20 (Full) |
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Nauticus (Norfolk): July 5-9 (Full) |
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Crown Pointe Marina (Gloucester) - August 2-6 |
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New Quarter Park (Williamsburg) - July 5-9 (Full) |
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Half-Day Programs
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The half-day program is designed to be age-appropriate and allows kids to experience the Chesapeake Bay in a positive and fun atmosphere. Maximum group size for each week is 14 campers. |
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| Duration: |
9 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday |
| Ages: |
6-8 years old (6-12 years old at Ware River Yacht Club) |
| Cost: |
$130 ($65 deposit due at registration) |
| Location/Dates: |
Ware River Yacht Club (Gloucester) June 14-18, August 9-13 (ages 6-12) |
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Seaford Yacht Club (Yorktown) - June 28-July 2 (a.m. and p.m. sessions) (Full) |
Teen Full-Day Programs
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This program allows young adults to experience the Chesapeake Bay at a more rigorous pace. Each day of the week-long camp brings the campers up-close and personal with rivers that are fresh, brackish, salt, urban or rural. An emphasis will be placed on longer paddles and most activities will take place in the field. Maximum group size for each week is 12 campers.
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| Duration: |
9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday |
| Ages: |
12-15 years old |
| Cost: |
$225 ($100 deposit due at registration) |
| Location/Dates: |
Seaford Yacht Club (Yorktown) - July 12-16 (Full) |
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Crown Pointe Marina (Gloucester) - August 2-6 |
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Mariner's Museum (Newport News) - July 26-30 (Full) |
Mini-Camps
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These one-day and two-day programs are scheduled several times throughout the year. Kids of all ages can participate in a fun and educational day in and on the water. Are held at New Quarter Park, times may vary.
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| Duration: |
One-Day |
| Ages: |
6-8 years old |
| Cost: |
$55 - one-day programs
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| Location: |
New Quarter Park (Williamsburg) - June 12 |
Refund policy: All cancellations of kayak camp made up to 30 days before camp will be given a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. Cancellations within 15-30 days will forfeit their deposit ($65/half-day and $100/full day), but receive a refund of any amount paid above the deposit. Cancellations made within 14 days of camp will forfeit the entire amount paid. Chesapeake Experience reserves the right to extend courtesy, including full refunds, for cancellations that stem from extenuating circumstances and will make every effort to be fair to both clients and staff.
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