Hudson River Community Sailing (New York, NY) – Hudson River Community Sailing (HRCS) develops leadership and academic success in underserved New York City youth and provides maritime education and recreation to the community at large. They will introduce students to water-based STEM, sailing, safe boating, and environmental stewardship. Together they will provide valuable STEM education and sailing experiences for a number of youth in their community who previously did not have the opportunity to sail. Their primary partner for leading STEM and Reach camps is the Henderson Town Recreation Program. Henderson Harbor Water Sports Programs (Henderson Harbor, NY) – The mission of Henderson Harbor Water Sports Program (HHWSP) is to promote learning, safety, and fun on and in the water and, to have a positive impact on students, community, and the environment. Additionally, they have added more STEM weeks of camp and participated in several community events, doing Reach modules with attendees. This new partnership will offer an 8-week program to the youth in that district. In the past few years, they have grown their Reach programming and recently partnered with the Green Bay Public Schools.
Green Bay Sail & Paddle (Green Bay, WI) – Green Bay Sail & Paddle creates opportunities for all area youth and families, regardless of means and abilities, to safely enjoy sail and paddle sports on the waters of Green Bay. They are looking forward to expanding their program to more local schools and home-schooled groups while training their staff in the Reach curriculum this year.
GJS implemented their first year of Reach programming in 2021 and in 2022 will be supporting 20 students from Hood River New School in a Reach spring elective. With a focus on teaching sailing, the program also fosters growth in life skills such as sportsmanship, teamwork, independence, and responsibility. GORGE Junior Sailing (Hood River, OR) – GORGE Junior Sailing (GJS) is dedicated to promoting the lifelong sport of sailing in a safe, fun, and educational environment to the Gorge community. New to Reach, they are excited to incentivize parents and students who are interested in engaging their minds in the outdoor classroom, adding a much-needed depth to the learn to sail experience. Lake Dillon is a fixture in the local summer economy and protecting the shore and waterway is important for the organization. Their mission is teaching safety on the water, creating a fun learning experience, building confidence, and developing sailing skills. (Dillon, CO) – Based in a small Colorado mountain ski resort community, Dillon Junior Sailing has local youth sailors and many visiting sailors throughout the summer.
This summer will be the first time they will implement the Reach modules, partnering with local schools and integrating them into the youth camps and youth instructor program.ĭillon Junior Sailing Club Inc. The offer a variety of learn to sail programs, boat rentals, custom experiences, and paddling. These grants were made possible by support from Rolex and US Sailing donors.Ĭommunity Boating Center (Bellingham, WA) – The Community Boating Center’s mission is to foster small watercraft education, access, safe recreation, and marine stewardship on Bellingham Bay. The following programs were selected for 2022 US Sailing Reach Youth Engagement grants. Combining educators, sailing instructors, engineers, and scientists with today’s youth, Reach provides them with a one-of-a-kind authentic learning experience, giving students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a cooperative work environment. The Reach Initiative utilizes sailing as an educational platform, challenging youth to embrace education, establish a love of learning and explore productive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) based careers. The grants provide non-profit sailing centers with funds and resources to further their Reach program goals and provide more opportunities for students in their community. Bristol, RI (June 7, 2022) – Sailing centers throughout the United States have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education with the US Sailing Reach Initiative.
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