The Elderhostel programs here at MSC are designed to offer adults 55 and older academic experiences in coastal ecology and the natural history of Virginia's Eastern Shore. Courses are offered during the spring, summer and fall seasons. We utilize two separate location sites. The first site is the Wallops Island Marine Science Center. Activities at the Center are field oriented and very hands-on. Housing here consists of townhouse style apartments with two or three double occupancy bedrooms and a shared bath. All meals are served at the Center cafeteria. Our second site is located on Chincoteague Island near the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Elderhostelers will be housed at the Comfort Suites, which provides air conditioned double occupancy accommodations. While staying on Chincoteague Island hostelers enjoy local and seafood cuisine at Maria's Restaurant.

2008 - 2009 Program Dates
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#6619
Wild Ponies, History and Culture of Virginia's Eastern Shore

Aug 25th - 28th, 2008 Sept 2nd - 5th, 2008 Sept 29th - Oct 2nd, 2008 Oct 13th - 16th, 2008 May 11th - 14th, 2009

#2019
Birding on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Sept 21st - 26th, 2008 April 26th - May 1st, 2009 May 3rd - 8th, 2009

#2285
Coastal Kayaking

Sept 14th - 19th, 2008 Oct 5th - 10th, 2008 May 3rd - 8th, 2009 May 24th - 29th, 2009

#14761
Life Along Virginia’s Barrier Islands

#2018
Discover the islands of Chincoteague and Assateague

Sept 14th - 19th, 2008 Oct 5th - 10th, 2008 Nov 2nd - 7th, 2008 April 5th - 10th, 2009