Stonington, CT - New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) will open registration for its 2023 summer programs on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. 

NESS, a New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) accredited school partner program and award-winning ocean adventure STEM education nonprofit, provides students of all ages with programming that offers a unique combination of on-the-water and in-the-classroom lessons intended to spark curiosity, enhance learning, and encourage students to step out of their comfort zones. 

Summer programs at NESS’s Stonington Borough location include classes for students ages 4-17 in sailing, marine science, fishing, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, and powerboating. Summer programs run Monday through Friday for ten weeks (June 19 - August 25). Half-day programs, full-day programs, and lunch coverage will be available. 

NESS summer programs also include private sailing lessons, Discover Sail cruises, and other opportunities for all ages and abilities. As a US Sailing recognized Community Sailing Center, NESS provides the highest quality instruction and facilities with adaptive teaching methods and specialized equipment for all skill levels.

To learn more or register, please visit NESSF.org/summer. Classes fill fast, so interested families are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. Financial aid is available to make the ocean accessible to all. Apply for need-based scholarships at NESSF.org/ness-scholarships. 

New England Science & Sailing uses sailing, marine science, powerboating, and ocean adventure sports as experiential learning platforms to increase K-12 academic outcomes. NESS educators teach in classrooms and on the water, using over 100 proprietary lesson plans tied to school standards; including the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Ocean Literacy Principles (OLP), and CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) standards. For more information, visit NESSF.org.