Kids Safe Boating Program Award
Posted on 03/23/2017
Every year since 2004, the 6th graders have participated in a "Kids Safe Boating" program sponsored by the Northern Neck Sail and Power Squadron. This program involves 4 hands on learning stations where our sixth graders learn about PFD's, hypothermia, cleaning up our water areas, and learning how to use a boat radio.
As a culminating activity, the students design posters to submit to the United States Power Squadrons' Boarman Youth Poster Contest. This is a national level contest open to all children ages 6-14. The theme for this year's contest was "Make It Personal! It's Your Life... It's Your Jacket!" We had two national winners this year. One 1st place winner for the 9-11 year old category was Mia Bundy who is in 7th grade. Madison Garrity who is also in 7th grade, won 3rd place in the 12-14 year old category.
The United States Power Squadrons is the world's largest non-profit boating organization, stressing community service, continuing education, and social activities among members.