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Built of riveted iron construction, BRANDARIS is 63 feet overall and has a 19 foot beam. A gaff rigged cutter carrying 1,317 square feet of sail, BRANDARIS is a member of the American Sail Training Association (ASTA) and is a class "B" Tall Ship. The sailing crew is U.S. Coast Guard certified, and our teaching staff make outings aboard BRANDARIS an unparalleled educational experience.
Educational programs aboard BRANDARIS include a very popular after school enrichment program, the Brandaris Model Boat Club. Children betweeen the ages of 7-11 learn traditional skills of modeling projects, learning proper and safe use of hand tools along the way.
Offered from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. weekdays from January to April, elements of the Brandaris Model Boat Club include:
- Model Building. The main focus of our club. Choose from a list of models to buy or bring your own. We'll build 'em, paint 'em, Sail 'em, or display 'em. Boats, Cars, Trucks, and more. You can also choose bird houses, a Room Box, or a Doll house. All these projects develop manual dexterity and skill as well as the joy of completing a project that the child builds themself. We offer expert guidance and personalized attention, and the youngsters learn to work together creatively.
- Reading Aloud. Working with North Kingstown's Senior Center, we bring in guest readers will help us carry on this time-tested tradition, with great sea stories that we share as a group. We also encourage club members to visit North Kingstown's excellent public library where the BRANDARIS book shelf offers suggested reading on interesting maritime subjects we can discuss and share.
- Tools of the Trade. Here we'll learn about simple hand tools and their safe use. The youth gain empowerment by becoming familiar with tools. Local contractors and experts will visit us to teach us more about the tools they use and the work they do.
- Exploring our Neighborhood. Occasional visits to businesses and historic sites in our community expand our horizons. Young people will learn more about what is going on in our town today and about the history of times gone by. Noted local historians Tim Cranston and John McNiff will visit, giving a history lesson along with their unique insights into the makeup of the local community.
- Staying Fit. Daily exercises and playground time are a part of what we do.
- BRANDARIS Seal Watch. When time and tide allow we'll travel in heated comfort out to Fox Island to see the seals. Waterfront safety around our harbor hometown is the lesson of the day.
- Jump on the Homework. Our staff can help as tutors and supervisors to get a start on homework, so bring your school backpack.
Schedule:
- Children register for six day sessions, 3 hours per day (18 hrs. total).
- Participants may choose one, two, or three days per week on first come first served basis (other options may be considered).
- Program offerings are based on 10 kids per day (with minimum 3 staff members).
- Programs are available on all days North Kingstown schools are in session.
- Field trips within the community as well as seal watch outings are announced in advance and are based on schedule and availability.
- Parents or guardians are welcome at all times.
Tuition:
- The cost of the program is $180.00 per child (Based on $10.00 per hour).
- Models can be selected based on skill level from our suggested list and are sold at additional cost through internet suppliers. Parents may supply their own models.
- Tools, work benches storage boxes, supplies, paints, and sundry materials are supplied by the program (special exceptions may apply).
- Book bags with school work should accompany kids for our jump on homework segments.
- Children should dress appropriate to the weather.
- A light snack will be served daily at the beginning of the program.
For more information, call (401) 294-1481, or send e-mail to doug@yachtbrandaris.com.
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