When we reach dry land, we’ll explore the beach, wade, and swim, and make camp. We’ll end the day with a warm meal and a fire, complete with all the s’more fixings. Come morning, we’ll pack up camp and head back to the boat to make our way up the bay for home. Be prepared to swab the deck, no joke! All food is included, cooking is done by the staff, and most camping supplies, including tents, are provided. Participants will be responsible for their personal camping gear, such as a sleeping bag and pad. Participants will be expected to help with some camp set-up and dinner cleanup. The camping site is in a field adjacent to the marina with access to a restroom with running hot and cold water and showers.
Meals include two lunches, one dinner, and one breakfast. A sample menu would include bagels, with a gluten-free alternative, for breakfast, sandwiches and wraps for lunch, and tacos or burritos for dinner. Meat alternatives will be available. Snack items could include fruit, granola bars, Goldfish, and pretzels.
Rock Hall is a quaint fishing, sailing, and recreational boating town on the upper Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. There is an unguarded swimming beach a short walk from the marina. The little town center is a long walk or a short drive away, and they have a playground, a little grocery store, and some places to get ice cream.
- Our meeting location can be found in your registration confirmation email when payment is completed.
- Watch for additional details in a welcome email sent a few days before the date.
- Closed-toe shoes are mandatory on the boat.
- All participants must be pre-registered. If you are on the waitlist and show up to the event uninvited, you will not be allowed to participate.
- No more than two children per adult.
- Dress according to the weather. Layers of clothing work best. Include a hat for sun protection or warmth, depending on the season.
- Bring water, snacks, sunblock, and bug spray, depending on the season.
- Bring binoculars and a hand lens or loupe for birding or looking at details, if you have them.
- Bring a first aid kit for your personal use.
- No pets, please.
All events are held rain or shine. If any event is cancelled due to severe weather, you will receive an email or text. If you do not receive a weather-related email, the trip will proceed as planned.
Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made 14 or more days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will not receive a refund. Events and field trips with fees of $25 or less are non-refundable at any time unless canceled by NHSM. NHSM retains the right to update or change these requirements at any time.
For questions, please email Jayne at JAsh@marylandnature.org.
Registration
Levels:-
NHSM Member: $175
Guest names must be listed on your family membership to qualify for this discount. Extra adults with individual memberships should register independently. - NHSM Family Membership - Ages 9 to 17: $150
- Non Member: $200
- Non Member Children - Ages 9 to 17: $175