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Partnerships & Curricula

Our educational programming concept is to collaborate and partner with existing youth programs, educational institutions, organizations and foundations in South Carolina and surrounding regions, which have youth constituencies. We are seeking educational and youth development partners who believe in the positive life changing experience which a sailing school ship can provide. The general target age range is 11-21 years old.

We will jointly develop diverse, compelling and innovative programs that meet the specific interests, needs, goals and objectives of the education-at-sea partners we embrace. Examples of potential education-at-sea partnerships are: school systems, private high schools, public charter schools, public and private foundations, colleges and universities, scout programs, sea cadets, boys and girls clubs, sailing organizations, youth-at-risk programs, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Park Service, maritime and cultural museums, orphanages, and others.

SCMHF will provide the planning staff to develop educational programs with our partners and provide a professionally managed vessel which will be crewed and configured to meet the needs of the specific program. The vessel will provide an experience of shipboard life. A traditional ship command structure will be maintained at all times. All sailors will be given the opportunity to participate as part of the crew at a level commensurate with their age and ability.

Some examples of education-at-sea programming:

  • After school sailing programs with at-risk youth
  • Specialty programs for orphans, abused children and the physically disabled
  • Father/son weekend expeditions with focus on building leadership
  • Team-building workshops on the coast
  • Girls at sea - building confidence and leadership
  • Leadership training with teens
  • Marine science programs with college students
  • Educator expeditions to Bermuda with environmental research

If you are interested in discussing a partnership for education aboard the Spirit of South Carolina, please contact us at (843) 722-1030.

   

 

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