Who are the Coast Kids?
Coast Kids is an environmental education program sponsored by Assateague Coastal Trust. The mission of the program is to help children develop a sense of place - a geographical and ecological awareness that will encourage greater enjoyment of where they live, enhanced interest in the environment, and ultimately, increased stewardship of the Atlantic Coastal Bays.
Coast Kids features monthly events that offer interactive exploration of the coastal bays area. To learn more about Coast Kids, be sure to check out our Coast Kids poster and browse our photo album!
Want to join the Coast Kids? Registering is easy - just print and mail this form. You may also email coastkids@actforbays.org or call (410) 629-1538.
Coast Kids Joins No Child Left Inside Coalition
ACT’s environmental education program, Coast Kids, has joined over 250 other organizations nationwide in support of the No Child Left Inside Coalition, organized by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The primary goal of NCLI is to build support for the No Child Left Inside Act, sponsored by Maryland U.S. Representative John Sarbanes to create federal funding and environmental curricula for schools. Such funding is a wise investment given that:
- Our environment is besieged by unprecedented impacts such as habitat loss, pollution, and global warming.
- Our children are spending an unprecedented amount of time indoors (both at school and at home), increasingly separated from nature.
- Data show that children who spend more time outdoors are more likely to excel in school and less likely to suffer from obesity, diabetes, depression, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, and other setbacks.
- Kids who spend more time outdoors are more likely to be good stewards of the environment.
Spending more time outdoors is a win-win situation for our kids, our environment, and our future. For more information about the NCLI coalition, go to www.nclicoalition.org. Coast Kids is playing its part by creating opportunities for kids and their families to learn about and experience the natural resources of coastal Delmarva. Members receive monthly post cards featuring coastal animals and places, and are invited to participate in monthly events such as canoeing, nature walks, biking, and bird-banding. The Coast Kids program is now launching its sixth membership year, offering new memberships for 2008-2009. Sign up your child or grandchild today.
Coast Kids is pleased to announce the release of Critter Cards!
 These colorful playing cards were created by the Coast Kids program as a fun tool for learning about the feathered, squishy, crunchy, scaly critters that make the seaside and bayside so wonderful.
Critter Cards, playfully designed and illustrated by M. Scott Oatman, are perfect for kids' favorite pairing games, as well as other standard card games. Fun facts on each of the cards will help kids get to know these charismatic critters a little more. Have fun, and get outside to experience the wonder!
Order Critter Cards here -- $9.99/ deck includes $2 shipping
Coast Kids Events
Canoeing on the Pocomoke River - Sunday, August 10th from 9am to 10:30am
 If the participation is high, then a second trip will be scheduled for 11:00am to 12:30pm.
The Pocomoke River is always a real treat. On a similar canoe trip last year we found lots of turtles, birds, and even a couple of snakes. Life jackets will be provided. No paddling experience required.
Benefit the Bays at Jolly Roger Amusement Park - Sunday, August 17 from 10:00am to 7:00pm
 Join us for ''Benefit the Bays Discount Day'' at Jolly Roger Amusement Park -- where you can play all day and help save the Coastal Bays! Buy your ticket today -- and on Sunday, August 17 enjoy half-price entry to Jolly Roger's water park, golf courses, and amusement rides!
- Splash Mountain Water Park 10:00am - 7:00pm
- Amusement Rides 2:00pm - 6:00pm
- Miniature Golf 10:00am - 6:00pm
You won't want to miss this one! Click here to check out the Jolly Roger Park.
Need directions or a map to get you there? Simply click here to find your way!
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