Youth Voyages

Ages 8–17

Don't miss "Ocean Explorers," a 10.5-day extended voyage. Sail further and form even deeper bonds with shipmates.

Don't miss "Ocean Explorers," a 10.5-day extended voyage. Sail further and form even deeper bonds with shipmates.

An Experience of Self-Discovery

Become the crew of a working sailing ship. Leave your screens ashore and set sail for a week you will never forget. Unplug, make new friends, and be immersed in a lifestyle dictated by the winds and the tides. Learn, grow, swim, sail, sunbathe, beach-comb, and visit harbor towns with your new crew.

June 16–21 (open)
June 23–28 (open)
July 7–12 (open)
July 21–26 (open)
July 28–Aug. 2 (open)
August 11–21 | 10.5 Days (open)

Cost: Tuition is based on each family’s annual income. Click on a voyage to see our sliding scale.

• 5.5 days voyaging
• 5 nights at anchor
• Possible port visits

Activities

Sailing, swimming, singing, hiking, small boat rowing, small boat sailing, group games, personal time

Sea Time

Upon completion of the program, students will receive a sea service letter that can be used to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s license.

July 21–26

Availability: Open

June 16–21

Availability: Open

July 7–12

Availability: Open

August 11–21 | 10.5 Days

Availability: Open

June 23–28

Availability: Open

July 28–Aug. 2

Availability: Open

To register for multiple weeks, please fill out the registration for both voyages.

“The trip has done so much for his confidence. Now he coordinates future trips with friends he's made, and they talk throughout the year.”

— Sharon B., parent

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Youth Voyages embolden participants to lead meaningful lives. Through challenge and adventure, students discover who they are and how much they are capable of.

Sample Day Itinerary

0700 — Wake up
0715 — Deck wash, brass polishing, bunk inspection
0800 — Breakfast with a lesson on tides from the captain.
0900 — Goal setting with watch groups
1000 — Experiential games in rope use, anatomy of rope, and knots
1100 — Personal time
1130 — Begin preparations for sailing
1200 — Sailing
1300 — Lunch is served while sailing
1400 — Watch group instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on sailing lessons
1600 — Personal time while sailing
1700 — Ship anchors, sails and rigging are stowed
1730 — Swimming
1830 — Dinner is served
1930 — Watch-group reflection
2000 — Sea stories and poems from the Captain
2130 — Lights out

 

Join A Voyage in 2025

June 16–21

Availability: Open

July 7–12

Availability: Open

July 21–26

Availability: Open

Aug. 11–21 (10.5 Days)

Availability: Open

July 28–Aug. 2

Availability: Open

To sign up for multiple weeks, please register for each voyage separately.

June 23–28

Availability: Open

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