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CHINCOTEAGUE BAY FIELD STATION W.E. SKELTON 4-H EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER

Exercise Your Body and Mind A Wealth of History by the Blue
The Chincoteague Bay Field Station has been the Ridge Mountains
gateway to discovery for Road Scholar adventurers on Nearly surrounded by water on a peninsula in Virginia’s
Virginia’s Eastern Shore for years. The stars of discovery second-largest lake, the W.E. Skelton Center provides a
are myriad: the ponies of Chincoteague Island; the 30 peaceful setting for relaxing and learning on the edge of
acres of salt marsh; the dozens of species of birds that the Blue Ridge Mountains. Road Scholars come here to
pass through; the locals’ secrets of basket-making. This unplug while they join experts to explore nature, hike the
is an exceptional marine environment that comes alive Appalachian Trail and delve into Virginia’s rich history.
to Road Scholars through hands-on education and the Nearby is the Booker T. Washington National Monument,
knowledge of an exceptional array of experts.
recreating the plantation birthplace of the educator.
Breweries, wineries, craft centers, and other historic sites
dot the area, and Roanoke is less than an hour away.
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Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Information about all retreats at
Lodging: Modern, suite-style rooms with four double- W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational
occupancy bedrooms and bathroom shared by two Conference Center
rooms. Morning exercise not offered.
Lodging: Comfortable, motel-style rooms with private
Good to Know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi in main bathroom on 120-acre campus.
Education Center. Coin-operated laundry room.
Housekeeping once a week. Morning exercise not Good to Know: No TV or phone in guest rooms. TV &
offered. Due to the nature of this program, morning courtesy phone in the lobby. Free Wi-Fi. Housekeeping
exercise is not offered at this Retreat. Most meals served once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own
buffet-style; bus own table. table.

Go online for more programs, activity levels Go online for more programs, activity levels and
and details: www.roadscholar.org/chincoteague details: www.roadscholar.org/skelton4H

Other programs at The Islands of Virginia’s Tales of Appalachia: Other programs at W.E. Skelton 4-H
Chincoteague Bay Field Station Eastern Shore: Chincoteague, Exploring Virginia History Educational Conference Center

• Birding Virginia’s Eastern Shore and Assateague and Wallops Learn the story of the Blue Ridge Mountains • Choose Your Pace: Hiking the Blue Ridge
Chincoteague Island (2019ATH) Experience the wonders of Virginia’s Eastern as you visit Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Mountains of Virginia (22341ATH)
• Kayaking the Eastern Shore: The Chesapeake Shore islands as you explore local museums, walk the Appalachian Trail, discover historic • Choose Your Pace: Hike, Kayak & Canoe in the
and the Atlantic (2285ATH) see the wild ponies of Assateague and enjoy sites and enjoy unique regional entertainment. Blue Ridge Mountains (23804ATH)
special access to unspoiled Wallops Island
• Bicycling the Eastern Shore of Virginia
(1832ATH) Length: 6 days/5 nights

• Coastal Basketry and Barrier Island Ecology Length: 6 days/5 nights Meals: 14 total SINGLES AT NO EXTRA COST!
No extra cost for single rooms on select
(20926ATH) Meals: 14 total Program No. 13052ATH programs and departures! Free singles sell out
Program No. 2018ATH quickly, so be sure to enroll early.
• Pictures With a Pro: Wildlife and Nature
Photography on Virginia’s Eastern Shore 2020 Dates: Apr 26-May 1, May 17-22, Oct 11-16,
Oct 25-30
(21433ATH) 2020 Dates: Apr 12-17, Aug 16-21, Sep 6-11,
Oct 25-30
Per-person pricing starts at
$929 DBL | +$0 SGL
Per-person pricing starts at
$799 DBL | +$100 SGL

46 Ready for adventure? Call us toll free (877) 426-8056 to get started! For more information and to start your next program visit www.roadscholar.org/retreats2020 47