"Some people believe that the wild ponies of Assateague arrived on Assateague Island when a Spanish galleon cargo ship (with a cargo of horses) sank off the coast and the horses swam to shore. Others believe the wild horses arrived there via early colonial settlers. Recently in 1997, a Spanish shipwreck was discovered off Assateague Island, which lends credit to the first theory."
And you may not be allowed to touch the ponies, but there are no signs that say the ponies can't touch you!
When- Friday, June 12th through Sunday, June 14th. Hopefully we'll be arriving Friday evening with enough light left to set up camp, and leaving Sunday morning with plenty of time to be back for 3:00 church.
Where- Assateague Island Maryland State Park (the side that believes in mosquito abatement, hooray!)
Getting there: Parking can be limited in the campsites, so carpooling is a good idea. Please let someone on the Mid-Singles Committee (Jen Athay, Amanda Morgan or Scott Porter) know if you need help finding a ride.
(From Washington D.C.): Assateague Island is about a 3 hour drive. The park is in the eastern portion of the state in Worcester County, 8 miles south of Ocean City, and may be reached via MD RT 50 to MD RT 611.
Assateague State Park
7307 Stephen Decatur Highway
Berlin, MD 21811
Cost- $20 per person for camping and food, or $10 per person for food. We can only fit around 60 people in the campsites, so this is a first come first served outing. Amanda Morgan is collecting money so contact her to get on the list, 801-518-3586 or adangerm@gmail.com. If you have a tent please let Amanda know when you sign up as well as who you want to stay in your tent. Spaces will NOT be reserved without payment. Please make checks payable to Amanda Morgan. The $20 includes campsite, Friday snacks, Saturday breakfast and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. You're on your own for any other meals, so pack some food or plan on buying food in town or at the snack bar.
Accommodations- We have 9 sites that can each accommodate 2 tents. That means no more than 18 tents, so the more tents we have that can fit more than just 2 people, the more people can come. Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table, and there are hot water bathhouse facilities available.
If you are not inclined to sleep out of doors, there are plenty of options to stay in town and you can meet up with us for fun times with the ponies. You can find information about lodging here
What to bring:
-Tent
-Sleeping bag
-Sleeping mat
-Pillow
-Flashlight or lantern
-Swimwear and Towel
-Sunscreen and a hat
-Mosquito repellent
-Lunch on Saturday or money for lunch
-Beach toys: Frisbee, floaties, boogie boards, sandcastle materials, kites, etc.
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