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Ocean City
Ocean City, MD boasts 10 miles of sandy public beaches open from 6am to 10pm. Two block long surfing only beaches are designated daily on a rotating basis. Beach chairs and umbrella rental stands are located on the beaches. Nearby jet ski, wave runner, surfboard and more can be rented from local vendors, and lessons can also be had. The boardwalk runs along 2.9 miles of our beaches from the inlet north to 27th street, where you can get everything from food to souvenirs. 
Assateague 
Assateague Island located across the Inlet is a 37 mile barrier island managed in partnership with the National Park Service, Assateague State Park and Chicoteague National Wildlife Refuge.  These areas are kept in their natural state and tend to be more primitive, but do host a snack bar, showers, restroom facilities, visitor centers and camping sites. Check with the individual parks for entrance & and other fees.
410-641-2120
757-336-6122
 
Children's Programs at Assateague 
Barrier Island Visitor Center, part of the National Seashore Park, features a nature film, aqaurium with a hands-on discovery tank and beach combing exhibit.
Complete the Visitor Center Explorer questionaire for a pony decal.
Take a hike on at least 2 of the nature trails for special badges. Open year round.
Entrance fee.
410-641-1441 
Summer Youth Programs at the State Park are for children 6-15.
Fee.
410-641-2121 x 20
 
The Junior Beach Patrol trains with the lifegaurds, learns about beach & ocean ecology, rescue techniques and more.
 
Junior Naturalist programs look at the habitats of the Island, canoe, kayak safety, animal care and feeding and more.
 
Youth Groups can discover the salt marshes and the creatures that inhabit them.
There are a variety of topics from beaches to live bird of prey presentations.
Each session lasts 1 hour & can be adapted for many age levels. 
Safety Notes
Life guards are on duty from 10am-5pm
If caught in a riptide, DO NOT try to swim directly against it. Swim parallel to the shore until the current diminishes. Then head for shore. 
 
 
 
 
 
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