A Hands-On, Sea-to-Table Extravaganza on Chincoteague Island

Activity note: B&B check-in from 3:00 p.m. Road Scholar check-in 3-4:45 pm. Dinner at 5:00 pm

Afternoon: Program Registration: 3:00-4:30 p.m. After you check in and have your room assignment, join us in the living room to register with the program staff, get any updated information, and confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive after dinner & Orientation, your packet will be in your room.

Dinner: At the Inn

Evening: Orientation: In the B&B dining room, our Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Life and events on Chincoteague Island are governed by the tides: high tide, low tide, and slack tide — the times between high and low tides when there is no perceptible current at all. Therefore, our actual activity times, especially those on the water, may vary somewhat from day to day based on the tides and on the tidal flow. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/current conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. To close the evening, we’ll have a brief Meet & Greet to begin getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead.

Activity note: Getting on/off a school bus; driving approximately 7 miles, approximately 20 minutes. Getting on/off a pontoon boat; riding approximately 2 hours. Walking during field trips; generally flat terrain.

Breakfast: At the Inn

Morning: We'll hop aboard the bus and ride to the Merritt Harbor, where we will board a pontoon boat and take a cruise of the Assateague Channel.

Lunch: In a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Departing from the restaurant, we will enjoy a walking tour, learning interesting history as we walk between the stops. As we socialize with new Road Scholar friends, we’ll enjoy several locations in historic downtown Chincoteague.

Dinner: In a local restaurant

Evening: at leisure

Activity note: Getting on/off a bus; 1 hour history tour. Walking less than 2 miles throughout the day; mostly level paved path. Getting on/off a pontoon boat. Opportunity to get off the boat to clam in the marsh, which will be muddy, feet & knees will get wet; wear clothes that can get dirty.

Breakfast: At the Inn.

Morning: Today we will enjoy two local activities, with times dependent upon the tides. We will hop on our bus and head to the dock. En route, we will stop at the Hill House, the oldest building on Chincoteague Island. Once aboard the pontoon boat, we will visit a clam bed, where we'll have the opportunity to exit the boat and do some clamming in the Assateague channel. We will learn about clamming, the clamming business and the marsh, which is the nursury of the ocean, and also provides edible plants.

Lunch: At the Inn

Afternoon: We will hop on our bus for a history tour around Chincoteague Island. We will see historic sites, including the Carnival Grounds, Beebe Ranch, and the Museum of Chincoteague Island. Weather permitting, we will stop and get off the bus at one or two sites. Dependent upon the tides, the activity times are subject to change for this day.

Dinner: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.

Evening: At leisure.

Activity note: Getting on/off a bus; short trips. Walking and standing during field trips; generally flat terrain.

Breakfast: At the Inn.

Morning: We will hop on our bus and head to the Aquaculture Farm in to learn about growing and harvesting oysters, as well as the local aquaculture. Next we will visit the Farmer's Market, with an opportunity to browse stands with seafood, fruits & vegetables, arts, crafts and souveneirs.

Lunch: At Memorial Park

Afternoon: After lunch we’ll hop on the bus and head over Veterans Memorial Park, and go crabbing off the dock with a local expert. Bait, lines, and nets, will be provided as we learn how to catch blue crabs overlooking the Assateague channel.

Dinner: At a local restaurant.

Evening: At leisure.

Activity note: Getting on/off a bus; short drives. Walking and standing during field trips; generally flat terrain.

Breakfast: At the Inn.

Morning: We will hop on the bus and go to a local brewery, where we will have the opportunity to both learn about beer-making and participate in the process!

Lunch: At a local restaurant

Afternoon: We'll have an opportunity to cook with the Chef, where we'll learn about seafood preparation and participate in the making of a seafood dish.

Dinner: We will hop on the bus and head to the Museum's Legacy Pavilion, where we will enjoy a traditional seafood boil. During dinner, we will learn how to pick a crab! Share favorite experiences with new Road Scholar friends during our farewell dinner.

Evening: We’ll be joined by Salts, seasoned singers/players who present energetic and eclectic performances of Celtic, nautical, traditional, and contemporary music. They will entertain us with witty banter while also teaching about their songs and instruments. Prepare for check-out and departure in the morning.

Activity note: Inn check-out 11:00 a.m.

Breakfast: At the Inn.

Morning: During breakfast, our Group Leader will conduct a closing round-table talk to review program highlights. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!