Elderhostel

Elderhostel, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. In 2008, Camp Tockwogh will be offering the following Elderhostel Programs:

Sailing Spectacular on the Chesapeake Bay
2008 Full Programs: May 11-16, September 14-19
Enjoy one of our nations most beautiful natural resources while sailing on 19’ Flying Scots. Scots are excellent beginner boats and provide a great opportunity for hands on instruction under the supervision of a trained staff member. Through this course you will learn: basic navigation, tacking, jibing, parts of the boat, rules of the road, and basic skipper skills. Sailing is a lifelong sport that can involve a great variety of activity levels depending on what you are looking for. If you have never sailed before or you would just like to brush up on your skills come enjoy the Chesapeake, our instructors, and our hospitality.

Sea Kayaking on the Chesapeake Bay
2008 Full Programs:
April 20-25, May 4-9

2008 Snapshot Programs:
June 1-4, September 21-24, October 5-8

Paddle a sea kayak in the waters of the northern Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding streams, rivers, and estuaries. It is safe, easy to learn, fun, and great exercise. There is no better way to enjoy the Chesapeake’s ecology than in the cockpit of one of our kayaks. Bald Eagles, Great Blue Heron, Egrets, Orioles, Red foxes, white-tailed deer, beavers, and Osprey are just a few members of our local wildlife to enjoy. We will paddle at a different site each day to demonstrate the great diversity in the waterways of the Chesapeake, and enjoy what each has to offer. You will learn the basics of sea kayaking while learning about the history, biology, and environmental issues of the Chesapeake Bay. Come and learn a fun new sport while enjoying the natural setting the Chesapeake has to offer.

Please click here to see current Tockwogh Programs on the Elderhostel Web Site.

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