Students will fly to St. Croix from New York and board the Roseway, a 137 foot, Grand Bank Schooner. Participants will be immersed in community building, leadership development, and exploration of the marine environment surrounding St. Croix and the neighboring islands. During the trip students will be immersed in team activities, maritime-focused lessons, participation as a crew member, community service, snorkeling, and ocean studies. World Ocean School's Roseway Caribbean Exploration will allow for a varied schedule dependent on particular weather during the voyage. Students will meet the people of St. Croix, work with school age children and engage in community service projects. On the Roseway, students will sail daily, with some night sailing from St. Croix, USVI to other Caribbean islands. World Ocean School programming includes empowering students to be members of a tall-ship crew participating in the daily tasks of operating the historical landmark schooner Roseway. While onboard the ship lessons range from leadership and team building to navigation, exploration and community service. The history of sailing in the establishment of these islands, a nautical book club, and ships log writing are some of the additional components included in the programming aboard Roseway. The focus of the trip includes: Getting to know the people and culture of St. Croix while making positive contributions through community service, day and night time sails, and the experience of learning the ins and outs of sailing one of only 6 remaining Grand Banks Schooners; living and working aboard Roseway.
Group Size: approx. 10-20 students
Approx. Cost: $2,500-$3,000
Prerequisites: Open to all student in grades 9-12 who are able to swim.
Interested students should submit the following forms to Dr. Cummings no later than November 1, 2011. Please assemble all forms in a single folder. Also, please do not fold these materials. We need to scan them all to PDF format, and folded forms slow down the scanning process.
3. A clear photocopy of the student's passport
4. Statement of Understanding for St. Croix
5. A non-refundable deposit of $400 made out to the Greens Farms Academy.
6. Signed Financial Aid agreement (If applicable this form will be mailed to your home)