Marine Science Sail & Camp Overnight

Sail the weekend away aboard a traditional oyster boat of Maryland, the Skipjack Sigsbee. We’ll cruise from the Inner Harbor to our campground at Sandy Point State Park with a full complement of hands-on activities, including setting the sail and steering the boat; trawling for plankton, fish, and crabs; water testing; oyster dissection; and bird morphology and identification along the way. Try your hand at Native American fishing with your handmade fish weir and practice those fancy knots that every sailor should know, too.

When we reach dry land, we’ll explore the beach, wade, swim, and fish with a seine net before heading off to make camp. We’ll end the day with a warm meal, a rousing game of kickball or frisbee, 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.

This program is for both adults and parents with children over the age of 10. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a suitable parent or legal guardian

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