Virginia Institute of Marine Science

40 Atlantic Avenue Wachapreague, VA 23480

STEM

Environmental Science

Marine Science

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The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) conducts multi-day summer programs for students from grades 3 to high school, focusing on hands-on learning about the Chesapeake Bay. These camps are free, supported by private donors, and cover themes such as wetlands, environmental stewardship, and general Chesapeake Bay exploration.

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40 Atlantic Avenue Wachapreague, VA 23480

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Camp Sessions

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Name	Category	Dates	Status	Time	Age Range	Price	Description
NERRS Nerds	Environmental Science	Jun 22 - Jun 26, 2025	Past session Past dates; prices and details may have changed.	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Ages: 14-18	Price not published	About this session Students in rising 9th through 12th grades participate in a 2-day camp/training followed by a full week of volunteering as Junior Counselors for the younger camps.
Estuary Explorers	Marine Science	Jun 15 - Jun 19, 2025	Past session Past dates; prices and details may have changed.	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Ages: 12-14	Price not published	About this session Students in rising 7th and 8th grades test water quality at various sites along the Eastern Shore, learning about marine science and ecology.
Chesapeake Champions	Environmental Science	Jun 8 - Jun 12, 2025	Past session Past dates; prices and details may have changed.	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Ages: 11-12	Price not published	About this session Students in rising 5th and 6th grades learn about the Chesapeake Bay through various hands-on activities and explorations.
Bay Buddies	Environmental Science	Jun 1 - Jun 5, 2025	Past session Past dates; prices and details may have changed.	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Ages: 8-10	Price not published	About this session Students in rising 3rd and 4th grades explore the VIMS Teaching Marsh, engaging in hands-on activities related to the Chesapeake Bay.