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CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, VIRGINIA

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Service Work

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Itinerary for Oct 28 — Nov 2, 2012

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Type: Motel

 Description: Join us at Chincoteague Island's premier Rodeway Inn, where quality is not just a by-word and hospitality is second nature! Located just off Main St., the motel is easy walking distance to historic downtown Chincoteague and shopping, and a short drive to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore. The Rodeway Inn is the largest motel on the Eastern Shore and home to its own Chincoteague pony. Screened-in pavilion, patios, and comfortable conference room are available for your use.

Contact info:
6273 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 USA
phone: 800-221-7490
Room amenities: All room include refrigerators, microwaves, coffee pots, ironing boards, hair dryers, and internet access.

Facility amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool. Guest laundry.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: Cost determined by the motel
Cost of additional nights is determined by the motel. Participants need to make these arrangements themselves. They should be sure to tell the motel that they are with the Road Scholar program.

Check in time: 2:30 PM

Day One: Sunday, October 28 - Registration/Introductions 
Afternoon: Registration at the Rodeway Inn

Dinner: Dinner at Maria's Restaurant at 5:30 pm.

Evening: Introductions / Schedule Review / Orientation

Lodging: Rodeway Inn

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Motel

 Description: Join us at Chincoteague Island's premier Rodeway Inn, where quality is not just a by-word and hospitality is second nature! Located just off Main St., the motel is easy walking distance to historic downtown Chincoteague and shopping, and a short drive to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore. The Rodeway Inn is the largest motel on the Eastern Shore and home to its own Chincoteague pony. Screened-in pavilion, patios, and comfortable conference room are available for your use.

Contact info:
6273 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 USA
phone: 800-221-7490
Room amenities: All room include refrigerators, microwaves, coffee pots, ironing boards, hair dryers, and internet access.

Facility amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool. Guest laundry.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: Cost determined by the motel
Cost of additional nights is determined by the motel. Participants need to make these arrangements themselves. They should be sure to tell the motel that they are with the Road Scholar program.

Check in time: 2:30 PM

Day Two: Monday, October 29 - Begin Refuge Work/Evening Activity 
Breakfast: Each morning you will enjoy a full breakfast buffet at Maria's Restaurant.

Morning: Travel to Assateague Island and follow work schedule.

Lunch: Lunch on the Refuge.

Afternoon: Follow work schedule.

Dinner: Return to Chincoteague Island. Dinner will be at a local restaurant at 5:30.

Evening: "The Birds of Assateague" - held in the conference room this bird identification talk given by your coordinator, who is a local birding expert, will introduce you to some of the more than 300 species of birds that migrate through this area each year.

Lodging: Rodeway Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Motel

 Description: Join us at Chincoteague Island's premier Rodeway Inn, where quality is not just a by-word and hospitality is second nature! Located just off Main St., the motel is easy walking distance to historic downtown Chincoteague and shopping, and a short drive to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore. The Rodeway Inn is the largest motel on the Eastern Shore and home to its own Chincoteague pony. Screened-in pavilion, patios, and comfortable conference room are available for your use.

Contact info:
6273 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 USA
phone: 800-221-7490
Room amenities: All room include refrigerators, microwaves, coffee pots, ironing boards, hair dryers, and internet access.

Facility amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool. Guest laundry.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: Cost determined by the motel
Cost of additional nights is determined by the motel. Participants need to make these arrangements themselves. They should be sure to tell the motel that they are with the Road Scholar program.

Check in time: 2:30 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, October 30 - Work on Refuge/Evening Activity 
Breakfast: Breakfast at Maria's Restaurant

Morning: Follow work schedule.

Lunch: Lunch on the Refuge.

Afternoon: Follow work schedule.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant at 5:30

Evening: "The Rest of the Story" - a fun filled night and its all about history.

Lodging: Rodeway Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Motel

 Description: Join us at Chincoteague Island's premier Rodeway Inn, where quality is not just a by-word and hospitality is second nature! Located just off Main St., the motel is easy walking distance to historic downtown Chincoteague and shopping, and a short drive to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore. The Rodeway Inn is the largest motel on the Eastern Shore and home to its own Chincoteague pony. Screened-in pavilion, patios, and comfortable conference room are available for your use.

Contact info:
6273 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 USA
phone: 800-221-7490
Room amenities: All room include refrigerators, microwaves, coffee pots, ironing boards, hair dryers, and internet access.

Facility amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool. Guest laundry.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: Cost determined by the motel
Cost of additional nights is determined by the motel. Participants need to make these arrangements themselves. They should be sure to tell the motel that they are with the Road Scholar program.

Check in time: 2:30 PM

Day Four: Wednesday, October 31 - Work on Refuge/Evening Activity 
Breakfast: Breakfast at Maria's Restaurant

Morning: Follow work schedule.

Lunch: Lunch on the Refuge.

Afternoon: Follow work schedule.

Dinner: Dinner at one of the local restaurants at 5:30

Evening: An evening gathering. Perhaps you may meet a 'saltwater cowboy', or enjoy some sea chanteys sung in the local way. No matter what it is, it will be fun and informative.

Lodging: Rodeway Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Motel

 Description: Join us at Chincoteague Island's premier Rodeway Inn, where quality is not just a by-word and hospitality is second nature! Located just off Main St., the motel is easy walking distance to historic downtown Chincoteague and shopping, and a short drive to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore. The Rodeway Inn is the largest motel on the Eastern Shore and home to its own Chincoteague pony. Screened-in pavilion, patios, and comfortable conference room are available for your use.

Contact info:
6273 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 USA
phone: 800-221-7490
Room amenities: All room include refrigerators, microwaves, coffee pots, ironing boards, hair dryers, and internet access.

Facility amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool. Guest laundry.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: Cost determined by the motel
Cost of additional nights is determined by the motel. Participants need to make these arrangements themselves. They should be sure to tell the motel that they are with the Road Scholar program.

Check in time: 2:30 PM

Day Five: Thursday, November 01 - Work on Refuge/Evening Program 
Breakfast: Breakfast at Maria's Restaurant

Morning: Follow work schedule.

Lunch: Lunch on the Refuge.

Afternoon: Follow work schedule.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restuarant at 5:30

Evening: Group meeting and program wrap-up.

Lodging: Rodeway Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Friday, November 02 - Departure 
Breakfast: Breakfast at Maria's Restaurant. Our program ends with breakfast. Participants will need to check out of the motel by 11:00 am.

Morning: This program ends after breakfast. Participants should check out of their motel rooms by 11:00 am.

Meals Included: Breakfast
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