History, nature, boating, fishing, recreation - these are some of
the favorite activities enjoyed on Virginia's Eastern Shore. In
addition to the natural attractions in the area, you can enjoy the local
festivals and carnivals. There are local art, craft, seafood and
music festivals to enjoy throughout the year. MWR offers discounted
tickets to the areas local baseball stadium as well as to
Virginia's major theme parks like Busch Gardens and Kings
Dominion. One very well known event in this area is the Annual
Chincoteague Pony Penning which takes place on the last Wednesday and Thursday
of July in Chincoteague, Virginia which is just 7 miles to our
east. This event was made famous by Margaret Henry's 1950 book called
"Misty of Chincoteague." This annual event draws thousands of
visitors from around the world to the small island to enjoy the pony swim and
auction. Listed below are a few of the local favorite events
available to both our single and married military personnel to
enjoy. For more information on local events, contact the Chamber of
Commerce in that area.Annually, major festivals/events are staged by the
communities to celebrate the heritage of the area. The outdoorsman
will find excellent fishing, crabbing, camping, hunting, boating, sailing and
swimming. A short distance to the north, Ocean City, Maryland offers
all of the attractions of a seaside resort and convention center, providing name
entertainment, concerts and cultural events. Personnel and their
families are permitted to fish and hunt on Wallops Island after working hours
and on weekends when operations are not being conducted. A hunting
and fishing license is required but may be purchased for a nominal
fee. The CBQ has horseshoes and other recreational equipment items
that may be checked out from the MWR custodian.Since SCSC is located in such a
rural location, MWR offers a broad range of activities for the sailors and their
family members. There are annual events such as golf tournaments,
command picnics, a command ball, and other sports activities as well as a
variety of trips to amusement parks. A ticket rebate program is
available along with discount tickets to major amusements parks and local ball
parks. Movies are shown weekly on base at no costs.No programs are in
place at this time, however, since the addition of the Cropper Facility, SCSC
has implemented various activities for children and teens.There is no
established Youth Program at SCSC at this time, however, the local communities
offer many activities and sports leagues for children. Accomack
County Parks and Recreation sponsors soccer, basketball and
baseball. They also sponsor a summer camp at the local
schools. The program is open to all Accomack County children ages
6-12 and runs from June to August. The cost is $15 for the entire
summer and they serve breakfast and lunch. MWR is currently working with a teen
group to organize activities for teen dependents of military and civilian
personnel.The local churches in the community have several programs for children
and teens. Check with your church for events and schedules.MWR has
special events that include children and teens. Amusement park trips,
local minor leagues, movies, skating parties, etc.