CISF offers an array of enriching programs for home-schooled students ages 5 – 17 throughout the academic year. The programs orient students to such subjects as the natural world and ecological consciousness, as well as provide a space for students to interact and play with peers. Want to learn more? Join our homeschool mailing list by contacting Fiona Christie Fiona@JamestownSailing.org

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Fall Programs

Session 1: September 8 – October 10

• Jr. Nature Explorers: Tuesdays + Thursdays, 9 – 11:30am (ages 5-8)
Every Tuesday and Thursday children between the ages of 5 and 7 will explore the natural world together at Fort Getty through this program for young homeschooled children. They will explore all around Fort Getty and observe the areas and habitats as summer comes to a close. This program focuses on taking risks, gaining agency, social emotional learning, and being creative in nature. This is a 5 week program that will be followed by a second 5 week session.
Where: CISF’s Ft. Getty Tent
Cost: $295

• Coastal Citizens: Sailing + Marine Ed Tuesdays + Thursdays, 12:30 – 3pm (ages 8-13)
This program focuses on both learning to sail and studying marine biology in the environments surrounding Ft. Getty. One day each week students will work on building their sailing skills using both Hobie Waves and O’pen Skiffs – working on parts of the boat, tacking and jibing, points of sail, and understanding the wind and current. The other day, students will learn marine biology through studying the salt marsh ecosystem, working on identifying and categorizing species, learning the difference between native and invasive species, and their effect on the delicate system
Where: CISF’s Ft. Getty Tent
Cost: $315

• High School Sailing 101, Mondays 12 – 3 pm
This program is for high school aged homeschool students (ages 13 – 17) who want to learn and improve their sailing skills, as well as get an introduction to Marine Biology! Students will work on building their sailing knowledge each week, and practice skills on our Hobie Waves when weather allows. We will cover points of sail, weather and tide patterns, and practice teamwork skills. We will also spend some time each day diving into a different Marine Biology concept, such as species identification, ecosystems and habitats, adaptations, and invasive species. The program will be tailored to this older age group by going deeper into these concepts as well as working to develop confidence and leadership skills.
Where: Ft. Getty Tent
Cost: $240

Session 2: October 20 – November 21

• Jr. Nature Explorers: Tuesdays + Thursdays, 9 – 11:30am (ages 5-8)

• Coastal Citizens: Engineering + Survival Skills Tuesdays + Thursdays, 12:30 – 3pm (ages 8-13)
For the second session of our spring homeschooling program, children ages 8-13 will be diving into learning all about Aquaculture in Narragansett Bay! We will be learning about lobster trapping, oyster farming, clamming, and more through hands-on projects and visiting speakers!

Friday Explorations
(single sessions)

Ages 5-15
12 – 3 pm
Cost: $32/child/session

• 9/12: Sailing 101
Come and spend an afternoon learning the basics of sailing on our Hobie Wave Catamarans! The basics of understanding wind and how to steer, tack, and gybe the boats will be covered.

• 9/19: Salt Marsh Biodiversity
Salt Marshes are an extremely important habitat home to hundreds of different species of plants, animals, and other creatures. We will spend the afternoon at the Fox Hill Salt Marsh exploring and identifying as many species as possible during the low tide! 

• 9/26: Intro to Fishing
Learn the basics of fishing! We will spend the afternoon catching our own crabs for bait, practice catch and release fishing, and learn about what kind of fish live in the bay! Rods will be provided but children are welcome to bring their own.

• 10/3: Invasive Species
Come and learn about the different species in our Fort Getty Habitats, both native and invasive, what that means and how invasive species affect the ecosystem. The focus will be on the different species of crabs, collecting as many as we can, and gathering data to determine how they affect our specific salt marsh habitat.

 

“CISF provides inspiring project-based learning that nurtures creativity, problem-solving, risk-taking, personal accomplishment, collaboration and “aha” moments”

Jane Mitchell, Kindergarten Teacher, Jamestown Melrose School,

“The combination of sailing, marine biology, and art was perfect for both of my kids.”

Parent

Program Payment: By check or credit card via our registration website.

Scholarship information: CISF scholarship applications will be rolling throughout the year for those who need financial assistance to participate in CISF-offered programs. CISF does not want cost to prevent children from participating in our programs.
To learn more about applying for a scholarship contact Meg Myles, CISFSailing@gmail.com, or fill out an online application: https://www.jamestownsailing.org/secure-scholarship-application/

Scholarships will be awarded based on need.