Join the Leesylvania State Park for the opportunity to spend a day aboard a historic Chesapeake Bay Buy Boat, Half Shell.
Throughout the day children and families will have the chance to participate in hands-on science activities, explore aquatic life, and learn the history of buy boats in the Chesapeake Bay. While onboard children will have the opportunity to fish with a 16 foot otter trawl net, try their hand at crabbing, and assist the Captain in steering the Half Shell. Other activities include:
- Catching plankton
- Benthic life (bottom dwellers)
- Navigation
- Boat Building
- Clam dissection
- Fish identification
Half Shell Dates are:
Tuesday, July 5 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday, July 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Thursday, July 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday, July 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fees: There is a $30.00 enrollment fee per session for each participant. This covers supplies and fuel for the Half Shell.
Booking: To book a trip individuals can call Charlotte at 202-488-0627 ext. 242. Please fill out the reservation form (That form can also be found on-line at www.livingclassroomsdc.org) and e-mail it to [email protected], or fax it to 202-488-1307.
Click here for directions or call the Visitor’s Center at (703) 583-6904.