One and two week learning adventures along the New England Coast for young people ages 13-19, sailing and living aboard the schooners Spirit of Massachusetts, Harvey Gamage, and Westward.
When you climb the gangway to the deck, you step away from the familiar routines of school, friends, and family, and begin your own personal voyage of discovery. Your home is a magnificent 19th century-style sailing ship, cruising the New England Coast.
You become a sailor, standing watch, tending sheets, and steering your ship with pride as she scuds along before a fresh breeze. You watch whales, seals, and dolphins in their natural habitats, and observe the ocean world through hands-on investigations led by dynamic instructors eager to share their passion for ocean stewardship.
You’ll visit historic ports along the coast and her islands, including historical sites and museums, and be submerged in maritime culture through the stories, legends, superstitions, and myths of sailing ships and the sea. The rewards are found in moonlight nights with a gentle breeze…in knowing the names of the stars… and in feeling at home in the vastness of the ocean world.
You experience this voyage with strangers who will quickly become friends – friendships born through shared adventure. You become a respected member of a close-knit community, and what you learn about yourself is the true bounty of your voyage. Welcome aboard!
Activities and Features
Accommodating Special Needs Attention Deficit Disorder Learning Disability
Religious Emphasis None
Academic General Academics Math English Science History Reading Language Studies
Outdoor Activities General Outdoors Ropes Course
Water Sports General Water Sports Recreational Swimming Kayaking Snorkeling Sailing
Miscellaneous General Miscellaneous Actvities Environmental Leadership Skills
Camp Address
Winter Address
Ocean Classroom
5 Oak St, PO Box 205 Boothbay Harbor ME, MA, CT, RI, NH, NY, NJ, 04538 USA
207-633-2750 (tel.) 207-633-4337 (fax.)
Ocean Classroom
5 Oak St, PO Box 205 Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538 USA
207-633-2750 (tel.) 207-633-4337 (fax.)