The World Ocean
Welcome to the World Ocean School. Based aboard the historic schooner Roseway, we use a floating classroom to teach a rock-solid, resource-rich program to adults and youth alike.
Hands-on adventure and lessons for a lifetime. They're here. Under sail, at anchor, or on the dock. We're there, providing access to one of America's treasures, the National Historic Landmark schooner Roseway.
Whether unfurling a sail or opening a mind, the key is teamwork, a value just as vital on shore as at sea. It's a value the World Ocean School embraces, opening their doors and decks to adults and students from all walks of life, sharing knowledge, sparking curiosity, and building a stronger community along the way.
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Organizational Mission
The World Ocean School is an internationally focused nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing challenging educational programs by:
- Fostering an appreciation for, and obligation to, community and relationships
- Developing a deep commitment to ethical values
- Cultivating an expanded world view
We will fulfill our mission on the schooner Roseway by providing:
- Outreach programs in maritime history, sail training, and community building for adults and youth in Boston and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Global youth summer expeditions focusing on community service, sail training, leadership, and ethics
Our programs will educate, inspire, and connect youth by:
- Restoring the confidence of young people in themselves, others, and the global community
- Cultivating ideals that young people need if they are to thrive
- Setting high and clear expectations for learning and behavior
- Strengthening relationships with community, ideas, and values