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Climate Crew

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Three young people in life jackets share a yellow kayak. The middle paddler smiles at the camera, holding her paddle across the boat. Blue circular badge reading “Climate Crew,” with a globe with two tiny plants sprouting

Week long sessions (9am-4pm M-F), July & August

Climate Crew

The Climate Crew program is for students age 10 through 14. Each full day session runs from 9 am to 4 pm. The program enrollment cost varies based on family income and geographic location. A typical day in Climate Crew includes sailing, kayaking, on-land activities, climate education, and field trips around Boston to learn from climate partners.
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A typical day in Climate Crew

In Climate Crew, students experience the adventure of sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, crabbing, and fishing, while also learning about local climate resiliency efforts and building connections around the harbor. 

Each morning students should expect to check in and complete a climate lesson with peers and instructors.  They’ll then kayak and sail, learn about the marine and coastal environment in Boston, and visit climate partners around the city.  All students are provided with a nutritious lunch and will do at least three or four activities every day with a combination of both on land and on the water learning.

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Six young people in blue life jackets sit aboard a sailboat. Two lean together and smile at the camera, one flashing peace signs.

More than sailing

Confidence building

Through learning practical sailing and kayaking skills and working through new challenges on the water, young people build self-belief and resilience. They leave feeling more capable, independent, and willing to try new things

Environmental stewardship

Spending time on the harbor nurtures a genuine respect for the natural environment. Young people develop an understanding of ecosystems and learn why protecting our waterways matters, helping to shape thoughtful, environmentally aware future citizens.

Social connection

Climate Crew is a shared experience that encourages teamwork, communication, and mutual support. Children form friendships, learn to collaborate with peers, and gain a sense of belonging within a positive, inclusive community.

In action

Three young paddlers sit in a kayak, their paddles crossing above the sunlit water. Two young sailors in life jackets are beside the mast, one holding a coil of rope, with the city skyline across the water. A young person in an orange life jacket points across the water while holding the sailboat’s wooden tiller. An older man beside them holds a line.

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We’d love to welcome new recruits to the program. Enrolment is open, and we encourage you to apply early as spaces are limited.

Funding support may be available to help make Climate Crew more accessible. If you’re interested in applying for funding, you can find details on the online portal.

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