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 Summer Programs
Many of Virginia's educational facilities sponsor summer camps and programs. Details, scheduling, and costs may change without notice. Please contact the organizations indicated for current information.
Information about summer programs for teachers and students in the Chesapeake Bay area is available on the ChesSIE site.
For further information about programs both in and out of state, consult one of these directories.
DAY AND RESIDENTIAL CAMPS
Chesapeake Bay Foundation (410) 268-8816
Camps and special programs
Christchurch School near Urbanna, VA (804) 758-2306, (800) 296-2306
Co-ed marine science boarding and day camps in July on the Rappahannock River.
ChesSIE (Chesapeake Science on the Internet for Educators)
Provides links to Chesapeake Bay Education programs and resources. Check the summer programs, courses and workshops, and state room sections for information about summer programs and opportunities.
Colonial Soil & Water Conservation District, Williamsburg, VA (757) 564-1870
Youth conservation camps. Topics include ecology, wildlife, geology, hiking, canoeing, and more.
Guide to Summer Camps in Virginia
Provides links to many of Virginia's summer camps.
Local Parks and Recreation and Community Education Programs
Sometimes sponsor environmental education summer programs. (See local telephone directories for telephone numbers).
Mariners Museum, Newport News, VA (757) 591-7745
Hiking, canoeing day trips, Maritime Heritage Day Camp, and camp-ins.
Maymont Foundation , Richmond, VA (804) 358-7166
Children's discovery camps use Maymont's grounds, animals, and exhibits as a living laboratory. Topics include live animal study, aquatic collecting, nature hikes and more.
National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC (800) 245-5484
Residential camps offer adventures for all ages and groups, include guided field trips, wildlife workshops, environmental issues classes, and outdoor activities.
Nauticus, Norfolk (800)664-1080
Summer camps for different age groups focusing on various topics including oceans.
Old Dominion University Sea Camp, Norfolk (757) 683-4285
Day camps for students ages 6-17.
Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, VA (800) 659-1727
Summer classes for students cover many science topics, some water-related.
Virginia Air & Space Center, Hampton, VA (800)296-0800, (757)727-0900, ext.780
One week day camps: Astronaut Adventure, Just Plane Fun (airplanes), Aliens are Awesome; all for ages 7-12.
Virginia 4-H Conference or Education Centers:
- Airfield 4-H Conference Center, near Wakefield, VA (804) 899-4901
Camping opportunities in different counties and areas to accomodate all young age groups
- Jamestown 4-H Education Center (757) 253-4931
Junior camp for ages 9-13 focuses on marine science.
- Holiday Lake 4-H Center, Appomatox, VA (804) 248-5444
Junior Forestry Camp for ages 14-16.
- Northern Virginia 4-H Education Center, Front Royal, VA (540) 635-7171
Special Interest Camps provide activities for all ages and interests including fishing, hiking, rafting, and more.
- Smith Mountain Lake 4-H Center (540) 721-2759
Camps for every age group with various themes including animals, fishing, scuba diving, and more.
- Southwestern 4-H Education Center, Abingdon, VA (540) 628-7231 Weekend and overnight specialty camps
Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA
- Virginia Governor's School Marine Science Mentorships; five week mentorships for rising juniors and seniors, interested students should apply to the Virginia Department of Education through their schools early in the school year.
- FIRST (Female Initiation into Research in Science and Technology); six week mentorship for high school girls.
Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, VA (757) 595-1900
Half day, full day, and week-long summer programs.
Virginia Marine Science Museum. VA Beach, VA (757) 437-4949Day camps during school and summer breaks.
Wallops Island Marine Science Consortium on Virginia's eastern shore (757) 824-5636Residential week long camps for 13-18 year olds teach marine biology, ocean studies, experimental science, dolphin behavior, shark biology and more.
William & Mary Center for Gifted Education , Williamsburg, VA (757) 221-2362
Summer enrichment and Saturday programs for PreK-10 gifted/talented students.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Teacher Institute, HMSS Secondary Marine Science, (800-799-8111)
Teacher preparation to teach a one or two year marine science course at the secondary level. The 10-day Institure includes hands-on training in lab and field work and a complete set of curriculum materials for the course.
Sea Education Association (800-552-3633)
Oceanographic studies under sail for secondary and college students and teachers. Full semester/academic credit programs available.
DIRECTORIES
Bridge
National on-line clearinghouse for marine education information. Use the menu on the left to navigate through "Resource Pavilion" and "Professional Development" to "Summer Opportunities".
Programs for high school and college students nationwide (603) 432-5588
Summer Opportunities in Marine and Environmental Science, 1994 edition.
$14.95, plus $2.00 handling 38 Litchfield Road, Londerry, NH 03053
American Sail Training Association (401) 846-1775
Sail training and other marine education programs under sail are available in most coastal states. Call for information and current Directory.
Virginia Environmental Education Resources Directory
Available on-line from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. |
