CBMM offers a number of hands-on programs in the Shipyard throughout the year through its Apprentice for a Day Program. These include demonstrations, workshops, intensives with visiting master craftsmen, on-the-water experiences, and customizable programming.

Explore the magic of the Chesapeake Bay’s people, animals, traditions, and environment! Weekly camp offerings rotate between age groups, with sessions for children from ages 4–15. Each session is limited to a maximum of 12 children, with an emphasis on creating a fun, hands-on learning environment that includes on-the water and environmental activities, stories, games, crafts, and other creative projects.

Scholarships available for qualifying students. To inquire, email registration@cbmm.org.

Sea Squirts: Open to children ages 4–6. Camp operates from 9am–noon. $165 per week.

Terrapins: Open to children who are entering grades 1–3. Camp operates from 9am–4pm, Monday–Friday. $375 per week.

Summer Workshop: Camp weeks are open to either children entering grades 4-6 or children entering grades 6-9. Camp operates from 9am–4pm, Monday–Friday. $375 per week. Time will be spent in the workshop and out on the water. 

Museum Masters: Alternating camp weeks are open to children entering grades 4-6. Camp operates from 9am–4pm, Monday–Friday. $375 per week. 

MEMBER PRESALE & DISCOUNT: Camp sessions will be available for presale to CBMM members starting on Jan. 2, at 12AM via Campwise. Payment must then be completed via Altru (this website) to confirm your registration.. To receive your member discount, please "Sign In" to your Altru account by clicking on the top right hand side of this web page. Select the number of weeks you have registered for in Campwise to access the presale and receive your member discount. *Please note that there is a reduced rate for camp during the July 4th week.

• Use the main email address on your account. If you need to reset your password, click "Forgot my password."
• If you do not currently have an account, please "Create an Account" on the top right hand side of the web page, using the contact information on your membership record.
• Once you have signed in to your account, a 20% member discount will be applied automatically at checkout. 

Payment Policy:

Payment for camp weeks must be completed within 10 days of registration in Campwise. If payment is not completed within this time frame, your registration may be canceled and the spot made available to other registrants. If you are in need of scholarship support or an alternate payment schedule, please email registration@cbmm.org with your request.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Due to the popularity of summer camp programs and our frequency of wait lists, refunds for cancellations will be provided according to the following schedule: 

• All camp registrations are subject to a $25.00 non-refundable deposit.
• If a cancellation request is received before May 1st, a 100% refund will be provided, minus the non-refundable $25.00 deposit. 
• If a cancellation request is received after May 1st but more than 30 days prior to the start of the program, a 50% refund will be provided, minus the non-refundable $25.00 deposit. 
• If a cancellation request is received within 30 days of the start of the program, no refund will be provided. 

Transfers between camp weeks can be made up to one week before the program start date, provided that space is available. In cases of refunds for medical exclusions, please contact registration@cbmm.org. If CBMM cancels any camp program all registration fees will be refunded. 

MEMBER PRICING: Please "Sign In" to your account on the top right-hand side of the web page to receive your member discount. If you do not currently have an account, please "Create an Account" on the top right-hand side of the web page, using the contact information on your membership record. Once you have signed in to your account, your member discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

Things to Know:
ALCOHOL: Carry-On alcohol by land or by boat is prohibited. Alcholic beverages will be available for purchase at the event.
SMOKING: CBMM is a smoke-free campus. Smoking & vaping are not permitted.
DOGS: Dogs are NOT permitted during special events and festivals, with the exception of certified service dogs. Nor are they permitted inside any exhibition buildings, or on museum vessels. 
PARKING: Parking is available at CBMM (Click Here for more information). Please note that CBMM's parking lot may reach capacity during large events. Overflow parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School (Located Here) on Seymour Avenue. Shuttles will run on a loop from 10 am-5:30 pm and drop guests off in the museum's parking lot. Additional public parking lots & street parking are available throughout the town (View St. Michael's Visitor Guide).
REFUND POLICY: Museum admission and festival tickets are non-refundable and may only be redeemed on the scheduled day of the visit. General Admission tickets are not valid on special event days.
WEATHER POLICY: The safety of our guests is a high priority to us. Should CBMM need to cancel an event due to impending inclement weather, full refunds will be issued to all ticket holders. All refunds will be credited to the card of purchase within 48-72 hours of the cancellation.

MEMBER PRICING: Please "Sign In" to your account on the top right-hand side of the web page to receive your member discount. If you do not currently have an account, please "Create an Account" on the top right-hand side of the web page, using the contact information on your membership record. Once you have signed in to your account, your member discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

DOGS: Please leave pets at home during Big Band Night. The only dogs permitted during CBMM Events are certified service dogs. 

PARKING: Parking is available at CBMM (Click Here for more information). Please note that CBMM's parking lot will reach capacity during large events. Additional public parking lots & street parking are available throughout the town (Download St. Michael's Visitor Guide).

FOOD & DRINK: Food, ice cream, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on site. Guests may also bring their own food, beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), chairs, and blankets. 

Admission Refund Policy: Museum admission and festival tickets are non-refundable and may only be redeemed on the scheduled day of the visit. General Admission tickets are not valid on special event days.

Weather Cancellation/Refund Policy: A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, July 7. Check CBMM's website/social media for updates on Saturday, or call 410-745-2916.

MEMBER PRICING: Please "Sign In" to your account on the top right-hand side of the web page to receive your member discount. If you do not currently have an account, please "Create an Account" on the top right-hand side of the web page, using the contact information on your membership record. Once you have signed in to your account, your member discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

ALCOHOL: Carry-On alcohol by land or by boat is prohibited. Alcholic beverages will be available for purchase at the event.
SMOKING: CBMM is a smoke-free campus. Smoking & vaping are not permitted.
DOGS: Dogs are NOT permitted during special events and festivals, with the exception of certified service dogs. Nor are they permitted inside any exhibition buildings, or on museum vessels. 
PARKING: Parking is available at CBMM (Click Here for more information). Please note that CBMM's parking lot may reach capacity during large events. Overflow parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School (Located Here) on Seymour Avenue. Shuttles will run on a loop from 10 am-5:30 pm and drop guests off in the museum's parking lot. Additional public parking lots & street parking are available throughout the town (Download St. Michael's Visitor Guide).
Admission Refund Policy: Museum admission and festival tickets are non-refundable and may only be redeemed on the scheduled day of the visit. General Admission tickets are not valid on special event days.
Weather Cancellation/Refund Policy: The safety of our guests is a high priority to us. Should CBMM need to cancel an event due to impending inclement weather, full refunds will be issued to all ticket holders. All refunds will be credited to the card of purchase within 48-72 hours of the cancellation.

Join CBMM’s Vessel Conservation Manager Sam Hilgartner in the Shipyard for Coffee & Wood Chips. Sam will give an update on everything happening in the Shipyard, and answer questions along the way.

Enjoy a private river cruise to watch the log canoe races on the Miles River on board one of the vessels in CBMM’s historic floating fleet. Log canoe races are a quintessential Chesapeake pastime, and a log canoe charter provides an up close and exciting look at the action. Amateur photographers, sailing aficionados, or wooden boat enthusiasts will all find something to enjoy on a CBMM log canoe charter!

Experience the unique working traditions of the Chesapeake on a 45-minute cruise aboard a historic boat in CBMM’s floating fleet. Try your hand at different tools and harvest techniques while learning about different fisheries, including oysters and blue crabs.

Historic Workboat Experience Cruises are available on most weekends and holiday Mondays from late May through October.

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MEMBER PRICING: Please "Sign In" to your account on the top right-hand side of the web page to receive your member discount. If you do not currently have an account, please "Create an Account" on the top right-hand side of the web page, using the contact information on your membership record. Once you have signed in to your account, your member discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

Things to Know:
ALCOHOL: Carry-On alcohol by land or by boat is prohibited. Alcholic beverages will be available for purchase at the event.
SMOKING: CBMM is a smoke-free campus. Smoking & vaping are not permitted.
DOGS: Dogs are NOT permitted during special events and festivals, with the exception of certified service dogs. Nor are they permitted inside any exhibition buildings, or on museum vessels. 
PARKING: Parking is available at CBMM (Click Here for more information). Please note that CBMM's parking lot may reach capacity during large events. Overflow parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School (Located Here) on Seymour Avenue. Shuttles will run on a loop from 10 am-5:30 pm and drop guests off in the museum's parking lot. Additional public parking lots & street parking are available throughout the town (View St. Michael's Visitor Guide).
REFUND POLICY: Museum admission and festival tickets are non-refundable and may only be redeemed on the scheduled day of the visit. General Admission tickets are not valid on special event days.
WEATHER POLICY: The safety of our guests is a high priority to us. Should CBMM need to cancel an event due to impending inclement weather, full refunds will be issued to all ticket holders. All refunds will be credited to the card of purchase within 48-72 hours of the cancellation.

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Get creative as you paint your own artwork with step-by-step instructions by teaching artist Nancy Lorentz. Join in for a fun and relaxed painting class. Great for date night, friends outings, or a solo night out. All painting materials are provided by CBMM.

To learn more about Nancy Lorentz and her work, visit her website: nancylorentz.com

For questions please reach out to, registration@cbmm.org

MEMBER PRICING: Please "Sign In" to your account on the top right-hand side of the web page to receive your member discount. If you do not currently have an account, please "Create an Account" on the top right-hand side of the web page, using the contact information on your membership record. Once you have signed in to your account, your member discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

Things to Know:
ALCOHOL: Carry-On alcohol by land or by boat is prohibited. Alcholic beverages will be available for purchase at the event.
SMOKING: CBMM is a smoke-free campus. Smoking & vaping are not permitted.
DOGS: Dogs are NOT permitted during special events and festivals, with the exception of certified service dogs. Nor are they permitted inside any exhibition buildings, or on museum vessels. 
PARKING: Parking is available at CBMM (Click Here for more information). Please note that CBMM's parking lot may reach capacity during large events. 
REFUND POLICY: Museum admission and festival tickets are non-refundable and may only be redeemed on the scheduled day of the visit. General Admission tickets are not valid on special event days.
WEATHER POLICY: The safety of our guests is a high priority to us. Should CBMM need to cancel an event due to impending inclement weather, full refunds will be issued to all ticket holders. All refunds will be credited to the card of purchase within 48-72 hours of the cancellation.

MEMBER PRICING: Please "Sign In" to your account on the top right-hand side of the web page to receive your member discount. If you do not currently have an account, please "Create an Account" on the top right-hand side of the web page, using the contact information on your membership record. Once you have signed in to your account, your member discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

DOGS: Please leave pets at home. The only dogs permitted during CBMM Events are certified service dogs. 

PARKING: Parking is available at CBMM (Click Here for more information). Please note that CBMM's parking lot will reach capacity during large events. Additional public parking lots & street parking are available throughout the town (Download St. Michael's Visitor Guide).

FOOD & DRINK: Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Guests may also bring their own food, chairs, and blankets. 

Admission Refund Policy: Museum admission and festival tickets are non-refundable and may only be redeemed on the scheduled day of the visit. General Admission tickets are not valid on special event days.

Weather Cancellation/Refund Policy: The safety of our guests is a high priority to us. Should CBMM need to cancel an event due to impending inclement weather, full refunds will be issued to all ticket holders. All refunds will be credited to the card of purchase within 48-72 hours of the cancellation