Martha's Vineyard Ocean Academy

Raising Kids is Hard. Do you ever feel insecure about your children’s success? Ruminate over your parenting decisions? See your children stuck in unhealthy patterns? These concerns can make you feel anxious, stuck, fearful, indecisive, distrustful, and exhausted. Register your children for a voyage aboard our tall ship Shenandoah and reclaim the joy of parenting. Martha's Vineyard Ocean Academy offers sailing voyages that foster purpose, happiness, and resilience. Your children will gain social-emotional assets that can shield them against the stressors of modern life. They will develop a deeper connection with nature, furthering their role as a steward of our living planet. They will learn mariner skills while bonding with staff and peers in a fun, supportive, and inclusive community. Your child will also benefit from a groundbreaking curriculum informed by outcomes-based research. This curriculum, developed in collaboration with the prestigious University of New Hampshire School of Social Work, ensures your children's highest quality of learning and personal development. Imagine your child returning from the voyage with a newfound sense of purpose, a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them, and a resilience that will carry them through life's challenges. Most participants describe their experience as nothing short of “life-changing.”