Geared toward students in 6th-9th grades, Rising Tide shares basic design and building skills in a welcoming, relaxed environment. The program works to inspire participants to develop a sense of self-confidence and pride, and facilitate mentorships that provide guidance and support. Students of the program will be encouraged to become more academically prepared to achieve long-term success, whether on a college track or vocational emphasis, having gained skills in mathematics, engineering, team building, and project management.
This unique program blends creativity, craftsmanship, and fun—perfect for students who love to build, explore, and take on new challenges. No experience is necessary to join!
Spend your summers with CBMM! Camps allow children ages 4–15 to explore the magic of the Chesapeake’s people, traditions, animals, and environment. Weekly camp programs rotate between age groups, with each session limited to a maximum of 8 campers. Programs offer a fun, hands-on learning environment that includes stories, games, crafts, environmental and on-the-water activities, and creative projects. Summer camps run for 10 weeks during June, July, and August.
Travel back in time to explore the adventurous, exciting, and sometimes dangerous life of a lighthouse keeper with hands-on, interactive activities. In CBMM’s Lighthouse Overnight Program, youth groups, students, Scouts, children’s groups, and their chaperones experience the rustic life of a lighthouse keeper while spending the night in the historic 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, located on CBMM’s 18-acre campus along St. Michaels Harbor.
Experience the heritage, ecology, and culture of the Chesapeake Bay with family and friends! Spend the night in a lighthouse, get building with Rising Tide, or explore the magic of the Chesapeake at summer camp. You can do it all at CBMM!