WAITLIST: Bay Science and Solutions at Washington College 1 - Summer 2026

Open to rising 10th-12th graders in DC, DE, MD, PA, VA. Please note, although this course is open to students from across the watershed, this expedition will start and end in Maryland.

Join CBF Student Leadership and Washington College’s Center for Environment and Society (CES) for an elevated opportunity to experience and discover how science, innovation, and community-based solutions are being used to save the Bay! Located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland’s Chester River, Washington College’s CES provides a phenomenal setting for hands-on investigations of the methods scientists and researchers apply to study and restore ecosystems. Participants will have the opportunity to collect data alongside peers while kayaking, boating on a research vessel, exploring the Washington College River and Field Campus, and learning in state-of-the-art science labs. Participants have the option to receive a Washington College Environmental Science and Chesapeake Regional Studies credit that is transferable to other institutions at an additional cost. Due to high demand, this expedition is being offered twice this summer. Please register for the expedition that best suits your schedule – June 28-July 2 or July 13-17.

• Length & Location: This five-day event is in-person and overnight, which includes tent camping in DE followed by dormitory-style housing at Washington College. CBF provides tents. All other necessary gear will be listed on the packing list. Please note, this course runs Sunday-Thursday.
• Starting & Ending Points: Annapolis, MD
• Orientation: A virtual orientation will take place June 3, 2026, from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. A recording will be made available for those who are unable to attend.
• Service-Learning Hours: Upon successful expedition completion, participants will earn at least 10 service-learning hours. Participants must provide their school’s required documentation during or after the expedition to receive hours.
• Cost: Generous support from CBF donors and grants allow us to offer our weeklong expeditions for $650. The actual cost of running these expeditions is more than $2000 per participant. Financial aid is available. Request partial or full financial aid using the financial assistance request form. All transportation, lodging, and meals are provided during the expeditions.
• Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made before June 1 will receive a full refund minus a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after June 1; however, we are happy to transfer registration to another course, based on availability. All cancellation requests must be made in writing using this cancellation form.

Registration closes Friday, May 22, 2026.

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