Upcoming Events
Visit the ECU Outer Banks Campus!The Coastal Studies Institute and ECU Outer Banks Campus host a variety of monthly, seasonal, and annual events and programs.
Please check back regularly for the most up-to-date list of upcoming events. Last updated July 15, 2024.
Monthly Events
GUIDED TOURS are offered on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Pre-registration is required.
- July 24
- August 14 & 28
- September 11 & 25
SCIENCE ON THE SOUND occurs every third Thursday of the month, August- May. Pre-registration is not required, and the program is free to attend.
- August 28- “What in the World is Happening with Homeowners and Flood Insurance at the North Carolina Coast?” presented by Don Hornstein.
- September 26- Presentation by Dr. Paul Tallie (UNC- Chapel Hill Dept. of Geography).
- October 24- Presentation by David Glenn (NOAA National Weather Service).
- November 21- Presentation by George Jaramillo (Historical Architect, National Parks Service- Outer Banks Group).
FAMILY PROGRAMS are educational opportunities for elementary school-aged children and their accompanying adult(s). These events are offered 1-2 times per month, and the content changes seasonally. Each program incorporates fun, hands-on activities for experiential learning.
- August 22- Evening in the Estuary
- September 19- Evening in the Estuary
Summer Camps
Our summer camps are for students ages 10-15 years old and focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts and utilize hands-on experiences and exploration of the great outdoor spaces of the Outer Banks.
2024 Summer Camps will run the weeks of June 10- August 9, excluding the week of July 4. Each week of camp features a particular theme and runs Monday-Friday, 9 AM- 3:30 PM. The registration fee for each week is $375 per individual.
All summer camps are currently full, however students may request to be added to any session’s waitlist.
Soundside Science Scouts
Because of the great success with the initial program, the Coastal Studies Institute plans to host mini-camp programs throughout the year. While programming for future Soundside Science Scouts is in the works, CSI has already set dates for the 2024-2025 school year. They are as follows:
- Monday, November 11
- Monday, Feb 10
- Friday, March 14
- Friday, April 25
These programs will take place from 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM each day, and will be open to students ages 7 to 9. More details about themes and registration are coming soon!
Based at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP) advances inter-disciplinary marine energy solutions across UNC System partner colleges of engineering at NC State University, UNC Charlotte, and NC A&T University. Click on the links below for more information.
ECU's Integrated Coastal Programs (ECU ICP) is a leader in coastal and marine research, education, and engagement. ECU ICP includes the Coastal Studies Institute, ECU's Department of Coastal Studies, and ECU Diving and Water Safety.
The ECU Outer Banks campus is home to the Coastal Studies Institute.
