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Road Scholar I:  8/28-9/3
Road Scholar II:  9/6-9/12
Road Scholar (Exploritas) will continue to be what Elderhostel was, a program created for and attractive to older, primarily retired adults. The programs are for adults to learn, grow, explore, and relax in a unique island setting. To register, call Road Scholar headquarters toll free at (877) 426-8056. Have the program number(s) ready for the conference you wish to attend.

Theme: Birding on the Historic Isles of Shoals (Program No. 11716). Study birds of the Atlantic Flyway as they fly south, and learn to separate them by size, shape, and flight patterns. Emphasis will be placed on shore and migratory birds around the Isles of Shoals. Binoculars and a field guide of birds of North America are recommended. Beginning and intermediate birders welcome.

Theme: Watercolor Painting on the Historic Isles of Shoals (Program No. 11879)
Enjoy painting where Childe Hassam created over 100 canvases. Focus on shoreline landscapes, the lighthouse, stone buildings, and ocean seascapes on the historical Isles of Shoals. Create your own mix of class instruction, painting on location, and daily critique to suit your interests. Beginnings through advanced painters are welcome.

Theme: Digital Photography on an Atlantic Ocean Island (Program No. 15432)
Explore, study, and photograph the beautiful Isles of Shoals. Each day includes instruction, critique, historical studies, free time for exploring, composing and taking photographs, and the mutual support of other photographers. Emphasis will be on composition, visual language and learning how to see. Bring your point and shoot camera, spare batteries and a connection cord to transfer files to a laptop for projection. Beginning and experienced photographers are welcome.