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Lake access. Life lessons. For all.March 2009In this issue:New Initiative: WAVES New Initiative: WAVESWater. Access. Vitality. Education. Stewardship.The health of Lake Champlain is an increasingly important issue for our community. Recreation-based environmental education is one of the many opportunities available to bridge people's understanding of their personal impacts to the Lake's health.
This spring we are launching a new learning initiative for children and adults to enhance their connection to Lake Champlain. Through hands-on learning and on-the-water activity, we will engage and empower people to become future stewards of Lake Champlain, improving its water quality by changing perceptions and behavior. The goals of the WAVES initiative are:
Spring Education Programs
Expand your horizons.This year we are opening the Sailing Center five weeks early!We are starting an entirely new season in order to be able to offer even more programs to the greater Burlington community. Starting May 4th the Center will be open to school groups and local non-profits for school field trips during the day and exciting after-school programs in the afternoons. These programs will all focus on our new W.A.V.E.S. initiative, creating future stewards of Lake Champlain. The programs include hands-on ecology lessons paired with an extended on-water adventure in our sailboats, canoes, or kayaks! If your school or nonprofit organization is interested in creating a custom program with the Sailing Center this spring, please contact, Jen Guimaraes, Education and Outreach Director at 864.2499 New Youth Camps for 2009Play on the Lake.
Water, Wind and Weather In partnership with ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, this camp will focus on the power of wind, its role in weather and learning to sail. Ages: 8-10 Dates: June 22 - 26 and July 20- 24 Skateboarding and Sailing Camp In partnership with Burlington Parks and Recreation, campers will spend their mornings at the Skate Park and afternoons sailing on the lake. Ages: 8-15 Dates: June 15-19 Overnight Rowing Adventure In partnership with the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum this weeklong overnight camp takes place the Spilt Rock – Button Bay area of the Lake. Ages: 11- 15 Dates: July 6- 10
Little Guppies: 6-7 year olds Sailing Camp - Level III: 8-15 year olds Find additional information and online registration at: www.communitysailingcenter.org If financial obligations preclude your family's ability to participate in any of our programs please contact Kate Neubauer, Executive Director for information about the McConnell Scholarship Fund. March 19: Tucker Thompson EventCelebrate Spring.The Regatta for Lake Champlain Presents an evening of sailing excitement:
Tucker Thompson of T2P.TV will presenting a video featuring Great Moments In Sailing plus The Best Crash and Burn Action. America's Cup Commentator Tucker Thompson will be showing a one-hour presentation highlighting some of T2P's best and most exciting sailing video footage from over eight years and 300 hours of on the water action. Tucker recounts personal experiences from covering everything from College Sailing to the America's Cup. Relive some of our sport's most exciting moments captured by T2P including the best bloopers and blunders! Who knows, you may even be in some of the clips! Thursday, March 19 6:00 door open, 6:30 show time. Main Street Landing Co. Film House Cash Bar with munchies from Tiley's Cafe $20/person For more information go to: www.regattaforlakechamplain.org GET ON BOARD: New Sponsorship ProgramA Unique Opportunity.It's not often that you come across a great marketing opportunity that also provides a valuable service to your community. The Community Sailing Center presents GET ON BOARD, our new boat sponsorship program. By making a contribution of a certain level, we will place your business's name and logo prominently on one of our sails.You will not only make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged youth and people with disabilities, your logo will also be on display at the waterfront for two years, ten hours a day, seven days a week from May through October. We also recognize the valuable contributions of sponsors in our publications, promotional materials, t-shirts and on our website. And, because our programs typically attract significant media attention, we often have the opportunity to include our sponsors in press releases and news stories. To learn more about how you can support the Community Sailing Center, contact Kate Neubauer, Executive Director, at 864.2499. Job OpportunitiesCome work for us.We are looking for some amazing people to join our team! If you have an interest in working with kids, adults and all members of the community on Lake Champlain check out the following opportunities:
High School Sailing Coach Part time position for Spring and Fall. Sailing Instructors Full time & Part time positions for Spring, Summer and Fall. Waterfront Manager Full time position for Spring, Summer and Fall. Waterfront Coordinator Full time & Part time positions for Spring, Summer, and Fall. For an application and/or further information on job opportunities please visit our website or contact Jen Guimaraes, Education and Outreach Director, at 864.2499 Want to be a CSC Volunteer?Get Involved.The Community Sailing Center relies heavily on the skills, enthusiasm and time donated by the community. There is a lot of work to be done and volunteers do not have to have a great deal of sailing skills or experience in order to help out.We are looking for people to help with the following tasks:
The Community Sailing Center encourages and celebrates the responsible use
and long term stewardship of Lake Champlain by fostering educational and recreational opportunities for all members of our community. |
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