WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Mondays in the Marsh: Two Hours of Kids’ Kayaking on Wrightsville Beach’s Soundside
A guided, two-hour kayak program run by the Blockade Runner Beach Resort that takes registered young guests into the salt marsh to study pluff mud, oyster beds and local marine life.
Mondays in the Marsh: Two Hours of Kids’ Kayaking on Wrightsville Beach’s Soundside.
Settle into the hush of the Soundside marsh at Wrightsville Beach: for two hours, small groups of hotel-based campers slide into kayaks, move quietly among tidal channels and get hands-on with the mottled world of pluff mud, oyster beds and the marine life that depends on them.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Soundside Marsh and Tidal Channels
Paddle through the shallow marsh waterways that define the Soundside, watching the transition from open water to intricate cordgrass flats and mudflats where tidal life concentrates.
Hands-on Natural History for Young Explorers
After a brief safety talk, campers learn directly about pluff mud, oyster beds and local marine organisms while afloat—an interactive, curriculum-style introduction to marsh ecology.
Designed for Sandcamper Kids Staying at the Resort
This program is tailored as a Sandcamper activity for young guests, combining guided paddling with age-appropriate interpretation and stewardship lessons.
What the day feels like
What the two hours feel like
The structure is simple and deliberate: a safety briefing, loading into kayaks and a short paddle into the marsh where instructors point out mudflat features, oyster beds and resident critters. It’s paced for kids—focused, tactile and brief—so participants spend more time observing than drifting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two-hour program running 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Mondays.
Required: water shoes or sandals that can get wet. Suggested: hat, water bottle and sunscreen.
Rate is $50 per child (ages 6–12), plus tax and fees; the activity is offered as a Sandcamper kids program through the Blockade Runner Beach Resort.
All participants must be registered overnight guests at the Blockade Runner; the program is limited to the stated child age range.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is Mondays in the Marsh?
The program lasts two hours, running from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Mondays.
What ages can participate?
The activity is for children aged 6–12.
Do participants have to be hotel guests?
Yes. All participants must be registered overnight guests at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort.
What should my child wear or bring?
Required: water shoes or sandals that can get wet. Suggested items include a hat, water bottle and sunscreen.
How much does the program cost?
The rate is $50 per child (ages 6–12), plus tax and fees.
What will children learn during the trip?
After a safety talk and a paddle into the marsh, campers learn about pluff mud, oyster beds and local marine life through hands-on observation.