2018 Student STEMcation – Apply Now

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Sail Through STEM with a US Sailing STEMcation in Newport, RI (5/10 -5/15)

US Sailing’s Reach Initiative is excited to provide two Reach students with an experience at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover. Two US Sailing Reach Initiative students ages 13-16 will be selected to travel to Newport, RI Thursday, May 10th, 2018 through, Tuesday May 15th, 2018 for a STEM/sailing experience of a lifetime. The students will enjoy four action packed days and nights at the stopover filled with local STEM &sailing experiences. They will join two students from the Endeavour Community Sailing Program in Bermuda as a result of US Sailing’s partnership with the America’s Cup Endeavour Program. The two students and a chaperone will be hosted by a local sailing family in Newport, RI for the duration of their stay. Thanks to support of US Sailing donors, US Sailing’s Reach Initiative will cover flights, food, local travel, and admission to museums & exhibits. US Sailing staff will be onsite in Newport to oversee local travel and facilitate where needed throughout the experience.

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Criteria:
  • Two youth applicants and one chaperone per application (all three people must be interested to apply)
  • Both students must have participated in the US Sailing Reach Initiative at sailing center or school
  • Both students must be ages 13-16 years old
  • One adult chaperone (parent/ guardian/ coach) age 23 and above willing to stay with a local homestay
    with both applicants through the duration of the trip (5/10/2018 – 5/14/2018)
  • Applicants must have a passion for sailing with an interest in science, technology, and environmental
    stewardship.
  • Parent/ Guardian permission to apply and travel to Newport, RI.
  • Letter of Recommendation from your Sailing Center or School
Timeline:
  • Applications Open March 9th, 2018
  • Applications Close March 27th, 2018 Midnight
  • Notifications by April 4th, 2018
  • Download Application
  • Submit Application
Student Expectations:
  • Students will conduct themselves in a mature and professional manner at all time.
  • Students will submit a 1-2 page Reflection Blog or video within two weeks of the STEMcation.
  • Students will participate in US Sailing Social Media (video, photos, twitter, Instagram, etc)
Chaperone Expectations:
  • You are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of your students/ participants at all times.
  • You should be with the students at all times.
  • You are responsible for being a role model to our students.
  • You will need to complete Safe Sport, a two hour online on student safety.
Completed Applications Must Include the Following:

1. Student 1 Applicant Form
2. Student 1 Letter of Recommendation
3. Student 2 Application Form
4. Student 2 Letter of Recommendation
5. Chaperone Form

 

SUBMIT your completed application.