We hope you didn’t miss it! Coral Reef Encounter was amazing this year! More than 1000 people snorkeled our reef over the two days at Jeffers Hill Pool in Columbia, Maryland

Watch our 2024 video

July 19 and 20, 2025

Free of charge -Ages 6 through adult*

*Kids and adults must be able to float or swim six lengths of the pool without holding on to the side of the pool. Life jackets are available for safe swimming. Parents of young children or weak swimmers are expected to accompany their child in the pool.

Columbia Association membership not required

DONATIONS

If you enjoyed last year’s Coral Reef Encounter:
Please consider making a donation.

Angelfish Sponsor - $25

Turtle Sponsor - $50

Starfish Sponsor - $75

Shark Sponsor - $100

Reef Connoisseur - $250

We are truly grateful to our sponsors for helping sustain the Coral Reef Encounter