Ocean Science Adventures on Chincoteague Bay With Your Grandchild

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 acknowledgment 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-compliant ID (required to visit the NASA base on Wallops Island). Foreign nationals must complete the Foreign National Form 6 weeks in advance to access the NASA/Navy Base. Access is then subject to approval by NASA and may be denied if there is not an escort available for the trip. 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.

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.

A signed Parental Consent form is required for this program. The form must be signed by both parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of the child participating in the program and returned to the program provider prior to the start of the program. You will receive the form as part of your program information packet. You will also be able to access the form through your online account.

Arrival day is on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Meet the group at Chincoteague Bay Field Station in Wallops Island

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. field station check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 6:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Friday, August 14, 2026 in Wallops Island at Chincoteague Bay Field Station

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after morning activity; 9:00 a.m. field station check-out.

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 1-1.5 hours .

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

Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)

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

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

Arrival day is on 8/9/2026.

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

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. field station check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 6:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Friday, August 14, 2026 in Wallops Island at Chincoteague Bay Field Station.

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after morning activity; 9:00 a.m. field station check-out..