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Spring Break Science Week Breakdown
While school is out Spring Break Science Week is in at The WaterFront Center, so sign up your child for a week of science activities during April recess! The beach is the perfect place for your child to take a break from the classroom this spring. Each day of our Spring Break Science Week, for grades 1st - 3rd, will feature a new theme! Children will explore marine life; participate in scavenger hunts along our beaches; perform scientific experiments; and create wind turbines and other marine science and STEM activities. See below for more in-depth information about each day.
Give Your Child A Once In A Lifetime Experience On A Tallship This Summer!
This the Summer, our Marine Explorers get to explore our bay from CHRISTEEN, a 138-year-old, 60-foot gaff-rigged sloop, the oldest oyster sloop in America. This floating classroom educates around 5,000 people every year. Our Marine Explorers will discover the complex environment that makes up the Oyster Bay Wildlife Refuge to connect classroom learning to real-life situations.
How The WFC Offers Inclusive and Accessible Boat Pricing For Youth Sailing
Learn about the benefits of choosing a Community Sailing Center to start your child's sailing journey or continue it! At The WaterFront Center, there’s no sailboat required or membership which means no hidden fees!
How To Choose The Right Boat For Your Young Sailor This Summer!
We understand that navigating through all the different types of sailboats and classes is tricky, especially for parents new to the sailing world! At The WaterFront Center, we’ve carefully hand-picked 3 sailboat classes for our youth sailors, the Optimist, the c420, and the J/105.
Can We Fit All These Activities In One Summer Experience? | Marine Explorer Activity Schedule
This summer our expansive ‘Youth Marine Explorers’curriculum introduces new topics based on the 7 Principles of Ocean Literacy each week. Developing our students' understanding of the Ocean is essential to protecting our planet and cultivating the next generation of environmental stewards.
2022 Spring Youth Programs Now Available!
Spring is a perfect time for beginners to prepare for the summer sailing season and dip their toes into the world of racing! Our program offers classes for all skill levels and features the International Optimist Dinghy (opti) and the c420. Give your child the opportunity to meet new friends, learn to sail, & gain confidence on the water.
2021 NYS Opti Championship
This past Sunday, September 12th, The WaterFront Center Hosted the 2021 New York State Optimist Championship! Check out this blog to learn about the regatta and everyone involved!
Week 8 Youth Summer
See photos from your child's adventure this summer, as they make unforgettable childhood memories and discover the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge! See them enjoy the great outdoors, the beach, and the bay. Activities include kayaking, sailing, science experiments, research projects, robotics, STEM, and more!
Top 3 Boats For Young Sailors!
We understand that navigating through all the different types of sailboats and classes is tricky, especially for parents new to the sailing world! At The WaterFront Center, we’ve carefully hand-picked 3 sailboat classes for our youth sailors, the Optimist, the c420, and the J/105.
Week 7 Youth Summer
See photos from your child's adventure this summer, as they make unforgettable childhood memories and discover the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge! See them enjoy the great outdoors, the beach, and the bay. Activities include kayaking, sailing, science experiments, research projects, robotics, STEM, and more!
Week 6 Youth Summer
See photos from your child's adventure this summer, as they make unforgettable childhood memories and discover the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge! See them enjoy the great outdoors, the beach, and the bay. Activities include kayaking, sailing, science experiments, research projects, robotics, STEM, and more!
Week 5 Youth Summer
See photos from your child's adventure this summer, as they make unforgettable childhood memories and discover the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge! See them enjoy the great outdoors, the beach, and the bay. Activities include kayaking, sailing, science experiments, research projects, robotics, STEM, and more!
Week 4 Youth Summer
See photos from your child's adventure this summer, as they make unforgettable childhood memories and discover the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge! See them enjoy the great outdoors, the beach, and the bay. Activities include kayaking, sailing, science experiments, research projects, robotics, STEM, and more!
Week 1 Youth Summer
Check out the first week of our 2021 Youth Summer Program!
What Does Your Child Do At Our Summer Science Program!
Check out all the fun scientific activities your children will do during our Youth Science Programs at The WaterFront Center!