Community Boating Center Inc

Community Boating Center Inc. is a non-profit organization based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. With a staff of four, the Center focuses on providing youth with enriching experiences through boating. Their mission is to instill positive life values in young people by leveraging the unique learning opportunities offered by sailing and boating. The Center's flagship program is its Summer Youth Sailing Program, which teaches participants valuable life lessons such as integrity, sound judgment, teamwork, and environmental awareness. The program is designed as a step-by-step process in character development and serves a wide range of students, many of whom receive scholarships. In addition to their summer program, Community Boating Center partners with local organizations throughout the year to offer educational and enrichment programs focused on the marine environment. These year-round programs extend to New Bedford Public Schools and several independent and charter schools, including Our Sisters' School, Nativity Preparatory School, Global Learning Charter Public School, and Alma Del Mar. The Center also collaborates with organizations like the Boys and Girls Club and the Dennison Memorial Community Center to reach even more youth in the Greater New Bedford area. For more information about Community Boating Center Inc. and their programs, please visit their website at communityboating.org.