The Islands of Virginia's Eastern Shore: Chincoteague, Assateague and Wallops

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

Three forms are required prior to the group starting: medical release, health history and participant acknowledgement of risk form. Chincoteague Bay Field Station, the entity that will provide programming during your trip, is required by its insurance carrier to obtain a signed liability release waiver from all program participants. Participants must sign the Chincoteague Bay Field Station’s liability waiver prior to participating in the program activity. This waiver will be included in the program preparatory materials participants will receive after enrolling in the program and must be returned prior to the program’s commencement. Bring photo Real ID or passport (required to visit the NASA base on Wallops Island). Foreign Nationals must complete additional paperwork at least 6 weeks in advance to be allowed access onto the base. Access is then subject to approval by NASA Wallops Island base and may be denied if NASA does not have an escort available to accompany the group. If a participant is not approved to access Wallops, they will still be able to participate in all other aspects of the program. You may want to bring your Golden Age Pass/Golden Eagle Pass/Duck Stamp if you plan on visiting the National Wildlife Refuge on your own. Health form and release due prior to arrival.

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Arrival day is on Sunday, October 10, 2027.

Meet the group at Chincoteague Bay Field Station in Wallops Island

Start of Trip:  3:00-5:00 p.m. field station check-in and Program Registration followed by Orientation and Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 15, 2027 in Wallops Island at Chincoteague Bay Field Station

End of Trip: 8:00 a.m. after breakfast; 9:30 a.m. field station check-out.

Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1-1.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 40 miles .

Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5-2.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 94 miles .

Salisbury - Ocean City - Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 45 miles .

Salisbury - Ocean City - Wicomico Regional Airport [SBY]

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 45 miles .

Arrival day is on 10/10/2027.

Meet the group at Chincoteague Bay Field Station in Wallops Island.

Start of Trip:  3:00-5:00 p.m. field station check-in and Program Registration followed by Orientation and Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 15, 2027 in Wallops Island at Chincoteague Bay Field Station.

End of Trip: 8:00 a.m. after breakfast; 9:30 a.m. field station check-out..