Fort Caswell, perfect for school groups of any size, is located where the Cape Fear meets the Atlantic and the outdoors is your classroom! Fort Caswell is located 30 min. outside of Wilmington, NC. We are surrounded on three sides by the Cape Fear River, the Atlantic Ocean, and unsullied marshlands. Rich in beauty the Assembly offers security unmatched by hotels, while offering a variety of recreational options and customized meal plans.

Fort Caswell’s educational facilities are available to Homeschool and Christian School groups at any time during the school year. Accommodations are available for groups of any size. Fort Caswell offers Christ-centered outdoor and hands-on education that promotes environmental stewardship. Our goal is to help students experience the wonders of Creation while fostering a life-long commitment to its preservation and care.

Accommodations

Fort Caswell offers various types of housing to best accommodate your student group's needs.
Barracks - Guests must bring their own linens, towels, and pillows. (Large bunk rooms) 

Boy's Barracks • Girl's Barracks - 50 person minimum, 175 maximum for each building

Residence Buildings - Dormitory style housing. Guests must bring their own linens, towels, and pillows.

• Bald Head - 16 minimum to 32 maximum
• Sea Oats - 16 minimum to 32 maximum
• Atlantic - 16 minimum to 32 maximum
• Staff House - 34 minimum to 68 maximum
• Live Oak - 14 minimum to 28 maximum
• Long Bay - 165 maximum

2010 - 2011 Educational Field Trips for Homeschool groups

Date	Theme
Aug 30 - Sept 3, 2010	Back-to-school Bash
Sept 16 - 17, 2010	Life Science
Oct 14 - 15, 2010	Art
Nov 18 - 19, 2010	History
Feb 17 - 18, 2011	Music
Mar 17 - 18, 2011	Literature
Apr 21 - 24, 2011	Earth Science
May 12 - 13, 2011	Recreation

Coastal Education and Adventure Programs

Environmental Education: Fine Arts, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Health

Leadership and Team Building: Mini-sessions, Half day, Full day

Barrier Island Ecology: Tides and Dunes, Estuary and Salt Marsh Exploration

Beach and Dune Exploration: Beach Walk, Shell Identification

Watershed Studies: Water Quality and the Human Impact, Stream Ecology, Freshwater Systems

Earth Science: Soil Studies, Plants and Soils, Weather

Biology: Marine Biology, Marine Invertebrates, Coastal Birds, Insects, Wildlife

Maritime History: Early Mariners, Lighthouses, Pirate Talks, Fort Caswell Historic Tour & Lunch

2010 Program Pricing

	With Program (per student)	Without Program* (per student)	Per Adult Teacher & Chaperone
Day Trip w/o lunch	$12	$5	$5
Day Trip with lunch	$20	$12	$12
2-day/1-night w/3 meals	$71	$47	$47
3-day/2-night w/6 meals**	$130	$94	$94

*Groups may stay and user our facilities without programs if desired.

**Longer stays can be arranged by request.