The Positive Impact of Sail Caribbean’s Teen Summer Programs
Editors Note – When I was a teenager my options for the summer were limited, as long as it involved staying out of the house and out of trouble. However, times have changed and teenagers today have the opportunity to be involved in some extraordinary teen summer programs that can help lay a foundation for a summer experience they’ll never forget. The teen summer program professionals at Sail Caribbean have developed one of the most respected programs in the industry and have the reputation a parent can safely trust. With four young people in our family the Sail Caribbean team is not just the best option, but the only option this father will trust. We found the following article to be extremely helpful to help explain the positive impact of a teen summer program as well as marine biology camp.
Of course, at Sail Caribbean you’ll definitely learn to sail, scuba dive and learn about the marine ecosystem. These are new skills and knowledge you’ll have for life. But you’ll gain even more on our teen summer programs – something less tangible, something more personal and valuable. Most teens who have attended Sail Caribbean are amazed at the new way they feel about themselves. The feedback we receive from them (and from their parents) is proof that the changes are positive and very noticeable.
A Feeling of Accomplishment
Living aboard a large boat with other students your age on our teen summer programs is a true growth experience. There’s a rising sense of accomplishment as you master the basics of sailing. You will face individual challenges like taking your position at the helm as captain of the day, or being responsible for cooking a meal for the twelve man crew. You and your crew will also tackle challenges together when you take control of the boat with minimal or no help from your staff captain. During these times, success is about having the right attitude, making the right choices, and getting encouragement and praise from our staff and your peers along the way. You’ll feel a sense of pride with each new achievement.
Eagerness to Tackle New Challenges
Being in an unfamiliar location with supportive staff is a great opportunity to ‘test the waters’. You’ll discover that there can be huge benefits to trying new things. Your eagerness to face new challenges will soar. It’s a fact that students who have participated in our teen summer programs have discovered new interests and pursued pathways in life to further those interests – some have even led to exciting careers! Sampling the opportunities set before you just might set you on a course that will change your life.
Improved Social Skills
Mastering the art of sailing while living together in a close environment sets the stage for personal growth.
Collaboration is an important life skill and working together with your crew mates provides the opportunity to polish your leadership skills as well as become an effective team member. Cooperation and respect are essential ingredients for working with others. Sail Caribbean’s teen summer programs provide the perfect platform for social growth. It’s a great feeling to become part of a tight-knit group, share the work as well as the fun, make lasting memories, and form close friendships. Our alumni repeatedly tell us that their groups bonded so tightly they felt like family, and stay in touch long after the programs end.
Empowerment and Self-Esteem
The most frequent feedback we receive from parents and teens alike is that attending our teen summer programs strengthens self-confidence in a remarkable way. At Sail Caribbean, we believe in you and all you can accomplish. We trust you with running the boat, value your contributions, encourage your creativity, and help you recognize just how competent you really are. When you realize that you’ve made the right choices and achieved personal and group goals it’s a boost to your self-esteem. Lessons learned and attitudes formed on our teen summer programs carry so many young people forward into their future adult lives with self-assurance and an empowering positive energy to succeed!