Kempsville Middle School Explores the Bay - Summer 2026
Open to Kempsville Middle School teachers.

Explore our ecosystem and inspire student action that conserves and protects the Chesapeake Bay on this one-day professional learning experience. Study the sustainability features at the Brock Environmental Center and explore the habitats of the Lynnhaven River aboard a CBF research vessel. Learn about the fish, crabs, and oysters that call our waters home. Understand how to highlight and strengthen your students’ connection to the Bay and their community through hands-on outdoor investigations.

• Length & Location: One day of collaborative, outdoor learning from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at CBF's Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach, VA.
• Course Credit: Upon successful course completion, participants may be eligible for 6 contact hours. See details on the Professional Learning Credits page.
• Cost: No cost, thanks to special grant funding for Kempsville Middle School teachers.
• Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made six weeks before the course's start date will receive a full refund minus a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after July 1, 2026; however, we are happy to transfer registration to another course if space allows. All cancellation and transfer requests must be made in writing and sent to the Chesapeake Classrooms team.

Registration closes July 22, 2026.

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