US Sailing STEM Program
Wednesday 12:30 - 3:30 PM
This course is designed for middle-school aged students (ages 11-14 / grades 6-8). The US Sailing Reach STEM program is a 10-module course designed to implement STEM through sailing and hands-on learning. The course is taught by US Sailing certified instructors and will introduce students to concepts such as marine debris, wind power, and simple machines on sailboats. The goals of the course are to offer interactive and engaging activities that relate to the environment, math, and different types of technology while showing students how STEM relates to the island they are a part of.
Program Fee: $250
Facilities Fee: $75
If a student is not a member of the St. Croix Yacht Club, then they are required to pay a facilities fee of $75 for the session. A student can become a member of the St. Croix Yacht Club, either as a Jr. member (age 13 and over) or as a child of parent(s) who are Members of the St. Croix Yacht Club. For more information on becoming a member of the St. Croix Yacht Club, contact Manager@stcroixyc.com.
Registration:
Registration is not complete and spot(s) will not be held until payment is received in full.
NOTE: Registration will be automatically canceled if payment is not received within 15 minutes of completing online registration. If registration is full, please register to the waitlist. Additional spots will be opened pending interest and instructor availability. Preference will be given to participants who can attend a full session.
REGISTERED CLASS MAY BE CHANGED depending on the number of registrants in any class, we reserve the right to place a student in a different class from the one registered for.
SCHOLARSHIPS. Scholarships are available based on Financial Need, Motivation and Interest, Growth Potential, Recommendations from prior instructors and Scholastic competency. If you are applying for a scholarship please review the scholarship page linked here Scholarship Link and proceed with application on that page.
PREREQUISITES. Must be able to swim 50 yards and pass a swim test.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. A U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III Personal Flotation Device (PFD) with a plastic whistle attached is required for all activities on the water and dock. If you do not own a life jacket, then the club PFDs are available.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT. Sailing gloves, Sun Protection(sunglasses, hat, long sleeves and pants, sunscreen,) Reusable water bottle, Water shoes