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Georgia/South Carolina

Discover Georgia’s Barrier Islands With Your Family

Program No. 23552RJ

Haul in great adventure as you and your family sail on a shrimp boat, climb a storied lighthouse, meet injured sea turtles and search for nesting turtles on a night walk on the beach!

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Length

6 days

Rating

New

Program

At a Glance

Duration

6 days

Program Begins

Jekyll Island, Georgia

Program Concludes

Jekyll Island, Georgia

Meals

12 ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

Activity Level

Spend an exciting week with your family on sunny South Georgia beaches, hopping around to Jekyll, Saint Simons and Sapelo — three different and unique islands. Set out on an adventure together under the stars as you search the beach for a Loggerhead Sea Turtle laying her eggs. Drag a seine net through the surf as we explore the creatures that thrive in the shallows of the Atlantic. Dig through the rocky ruins of an old military fort, and shout your way into the Gullah culture through their songs and heritage. On this island adventure with your family, swimming, shrimping and learning all about sea turtles and the ecology around them will keep you busy during this memorable week together.

Best of all, you'll...

With scientists, meet sea turtles up close at a turtle hospital and on a night beach walk to look for nesting turtles.
Hop aboard Lady Jane, a retired U.S. Coast Guard ship, to trawl (or fish with a net) for shrimp and other ocean critters.
Ferry to secluded Sapelo Island, to see how the Gullah people preserve an African heritage from before the Civil War!

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General Notes

This is a Family program for participants, their adult children and grandchildren ages 9 and up. For a comparable intergenerational adventure for just grandparents and grandchildren, check out "Discover Georgia’s Barrier Islands With Your Family" (#2534)!

Terrie Dal Pozzo

Terrie was raised in New Orleans and moved to the U.S. Virgin Islands at the age of 18. She became the youngest woman in the Virgin Islands to obtain a Coast Guard license to operate motor and sailing vessels. Terrie skippered sailing vessels, taking guests on journeys through the Leeward Islands, teaching them to sail and snorkel and educating them on island life. She later lived in Kitzbuhel, Austria and Perth, Australia before returning to the Virgin Islands. She currently lives in eastern Tennessee.

Please Note:

This expert may not be available for every date of the program

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Stephanie Chewning

Stephanie works with One Hundred Miles as a coastal education coordinator. She is responsible for developing hands-on environmental education programs for all ages. Stephanie’s love for the ocean started at a very young age on the beaches of Stone Harbor, New Jersey. She earned her degree in marine science from the American University. After college, Stephanie spent time teaching grade school students environmental science in Florida, California and Georgia. Stephanie spends her free time running, reading and going on adventures with her husband Richard.

Activity Level

Keep the Pace

Walking up to 2 miles daily, including beach and marsh walks; ferry ride to Sapelo. School bus or park van for field trips on Sapelo. Turtle walk at night over uneven terrain and sandy beach soil.

Family Program

Share your love of learning with your family. These programs are designed for any combination of generations: grandparents, aunts, uncles, parents and children.

Suggested Reading List

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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.

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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.