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Field Trips & Tours |
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Specialized Tours |
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Tug Boat Story Time |
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Canoe Carving |
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Golden Age of Salmon |
Individual Programs:
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Girls' Spring Break Sailing Camp |
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School Year Sailing |
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Tune Up |
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Longboat Seamanship |
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Pacific Challenge Team |
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Grad School |
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Group
Programs
Field Trips and Tours
We customize tours to particular age groups, group size and areas of study.
Our most successful and comprehensive tour runs 1.5-2 hours long and costs
$6.00 per student; chaperones are free and we ask for at least one chaperone
for every 4-5 students. This tour includes:
Most groups include the basic tour in their choice. If the group is large and wants to add other pieces, one option is to tour together then split the group in half, with one half paddling while the other half builds toy boats.
Specialized
Tours
We can customize tours to further accommodate curriculum and financial needs.
The following pieces can be used in any order, and they are priced separately,
too.
Tug Boat Story Time (in partnership with NW Seaport) Research has shown that enjoying books with children for even a few minutes a day can make measurable differences in acquiring basic reading skills. Tug Boat Story Time provides a unique setting to enjoy new literature with your children or students. Story Hour is a twice per month reading program for kids aged 2 - 5. This is an opportunity to listen to books, sing songs, and engage in movement onboard the historic tugboat Arthur Foss. The Arthur Foss is the oldest tug boat in Seattle, so we encourage you to come early or stay late to explore the boat.
Canoe Carving
On this field trip students will listen to stories, songs, and drumming with Sāādūūts, CWB’s Artist-in-Residence and Haida carver. They will have the opportunity to learn about native culture and traditions as they use traditional tools to help carve and explore the art of building a canoe in a traditional style. Any age can take part in helping build this canoe, which will be used for generations. Sāādūūts has built many canoes with young and old alike, and has taught carving to hundreds of Seattle area students ages 5 and up. Participants are encouraged to ask questions to learn more about canoes and Haida culture.
The Golden Age of Salmon
Salmon fishing played a major role in the history of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. This is a hands-on experience that teaches about this history by immersing students in the experience. Students go aboard authentic fishing boats, travel Lake Union in a restored Gillnetter, experience setting real fishing nets, and find out what it’s like to load a fish hold. Each child designs their own canned salmon label, and, as a group, we will take time to discuss the history, environmental issues, and hardships involved in salmon fishing under sail in the Northwest.
Scheduling
a tour
To schedule a tour: Call us at 206-382-2628. Ask for Courtney Bartlett (courtney@cwb.org). The best
days and times for tours are generally Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am - 2 pm.
Changes and cancellations: In case of cancellation,
notice must be received one week in advance or your organization will be billed
for the entire cost of the field trip.
Individual Programs
Girls Spring Break Sailing Camp
Instructor: Julia Makowski
Session 1: April 2 – 6, 2007
Session 2: April 9 – 13, 2007
(Monday - Friday)
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $150
As part of CWB ’s Girls Sailing Program, we are offering a spring break sailing camp just for girls. This camp will cover the same skills as our summer beginning sailing course. No experience necessary. Limit: 10 students.
School Year Sailing
Instructor: Julia Makowski
Session 1: May 12 - June 16, 2007
Session 2: September 22 - October 27, 2007
(Saturdays)
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $150
Ages: 10 - 14
This is our introductory sailing class for all students 10-14 who are interested in learning small boat sailing. This class is similar to our summer Beginning Sailing Classes but takes place over six consecutive Saturdays.
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Tune Up
Instructor: CWB Staff
Dates: May 12 - June 16, 2007
(Saturdays)
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 / $10 for current youth members
Ages: 10 - 14
Prerequisite: Students should have confidence sailing an El Toro and have taken our Beginning Sailing class or its equivalent. This is the first year we will be offering an intermediate class during the school year. It is especially designed for students who have previously sailed with us in either the summer or other school year programs. This session will brush the dust off your sailing skills as we continue to build on the student’s sailing foundation. The class will also help to gear kids up for our more advanced summer programs. Limit: 8 Students
Longboat Seamanship
Instructor: Jake Beattie
Date: May 14, 2007
(Monday - Friday)
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $45
Learn to use the traditional craft that enabled the first charting of Puget Sound. Longboats are traditional open rowing and sailboats with long oars and dipping lugg rig sails. Learn traditional commands, knot work, and sailing techniques during this one day workshop that will give you a glimpse into the lives of 18th century sailors.
Pacific Challenge Team
Instructor: Jake Beattie
Training Camp: April 12 - 14, 2007 (Thursday - Saturday)
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
April 21 - May 21 (Saturdays)
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $180
Ages: 14 - 18
This class trains body and mind in the operation of an 18th Century Longboat, a 26’ open boat propelled by sails and oars. Over the course of the spring, students learn sailing, rowing, navigation, knots, and leadership as they train for this year’s Pacific Challenge, an annual longboat competition. Qualifying students who wish to continue can earn back their enrollment fees through a summer internship.
Grad School
Instructor: CWB Staff
Dates: September 22 - October 27, 2007
(Saturdays)
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $150
Ages: 10 - 14
Prerequisite: Students who have taken our Beginning Sailing class or its equivalent. This class is a great opportunity for students who enjoyed sailing during the summer and want to keep their skills fresh. Join us for six weeks on Saturdays in which we’ll continue to refine and improve as we sail on Lake Union. Limit: 8 Students
After School Projects/Volunteering
Many opportunities exist in our workshop, on our docks and in our office for
students to gain skills and earn academic credit and/or credit toward boat rental at CWB. For more information, contact
the Youth Program Manager, Jake Beattie, (206) 382-2628.
