Virginia
Chincoteague Service Learning: Preserving Barrier Island Environments
Program No. 2637RJ
Help preserve and maintain the town of Chincoteague and the Assateague National Seashore — as you learn about the island’s unique music, culture and lore.
Participant Reviews
Based on 13 Reviews
SHOWING
I loved being a part of the Chincoteague service program. I learned a other and felt I was able to complete a few projects that, while small, were important.
— Review left November 11, 2025
This unique way to learn about a place through travel was fun and informative. I encourage more service projects if Road Scholar is able to offer them. Chincoteague Island was a fascinating place to visit and the leader of our group was awesome and a native of the Island.
— Review left November 6, 2025
I have participated in both the Road Scholar programs in Chincoteague for 'Lighthouses, Wild Ponies, and Pirates' and service learning. Both were excellent I highly recommend exploring Road Scholars Chincoteague programs and choosing one which appeals to you.
— Review left November 1, 2025
For many years I was an annual visitor to Chincoteague, VA, enjoying its serene wildlife refuge and unspoiled national seashore next door on Assateague Island. How wonderful to return 25 years later in the delightful company of an enthusiastic group of Road Scholar volunteers, all eager to help with its preservation!
— Review left April 8, 2025
An immersion into a natural environment that will stimulate you to enhance and protect our natural world.
— Review left April 6, 2025
Fun and beautiful place. Really enjoyed the warmer weather and the beach.
— Review left May 11, 2024
I have to say, my first trip was SO wonderful, Yosemite, that I was afraid the next just couldn't be as amazing. I found that this one was just as great. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Staff and participants. I have my third trip reserved and I am certain that it will be just as perfect!!
— Review left November 20, 2023
The instructors and leaders of the Chincoteague Service Learning Program made this experience seamless because of how connected they are; their bond made it a really fun experience. Thank you for your generosity + sharing your passions + knowledge!
— Review left November 17, 2023
Ponies, pirates, and sweet potato biscuits! I cannot speak highly enough of the Road Scholar team who worked together to make this trip to Chincoteague so much fun, so educational, and so rewarding--from coordinators to trip leaders to guest lecturers and performers. This is a service learning program, so we participated in a variety of volunteer activities helping to preserve the community's heritage, culture, and environment--all things that made us feel like we were making a difference! Along the way, we also had loads of fun as we worked shoulder to shoulder with local volunteers. We were treated to delicious seafood from local eateries, such as crab cakes, oyster pot pie, and shrimp. We had a tapas and wine pairing event; a pirate party; a live concert with a local band; lectures on culture and natural history; and were privileged to get an inside look at wild pony lore--including in-depth introductions to the origin story of "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry and the fascinating artifacts preserved at the Museum of Chincoteague Island! We explored the island's pristine beaches, historic Assateague LIght House, and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The hospitality and warmth of the people we met made this a wonderful learning adventure!
— Review left October 29, 2023
Visiting Chincoteague and Assateague Islands was a wonderful experience. We learned lots about the ponies and hopefully our group left things in a little better shape than when we arrived.
— Review left May 6, 2023
I enjoyed this trip tremendously. All leaders were excellent, the projects interesting and the participants very friendly. Chincoteague is an absolutely lovely place. The reserve had so many interesting creatures, many very small specially the turtles and toads. We observed ponies and a variety of birds.
Since I live in Virginia, I plan to go back more often.
— Review left April 24, 2019
What a wonderful trip to Chincoteague and Assoteague Islands!Having three projects to rotate through each day gave me a wonderful mix of projects to work on. Our leaders, locals or people who were drawn to move there, provided a rich source of information and history for our experience. I can't say enough about staying at the Refuge in, the make-up of the group and the wonderful experiences throughout the week.
— Review left April 9, 2019
This was my first Road Scholar experience and I would highly recommend it to others.
— Review left April 7, 2019