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Alumni 2024 (camper)What the Alumni are saying! "This voyage made me more responsible.” “I learned a lot from my watch leaders—interesting people who were really kind.” “I want to achieve more levels in the logbook.” “Everyone welcomed me to the ship, even as a new trainee. The crew was great, friendly, reliable, and good at instructing.�... Show More |
Trainee (camper)Leadership & learning: This School is Awesome! "Every day on the Fair Jeanne, I was able to use what I learned from the day's lesson and apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios, from handling the sails to navigating through changing weather conditions. One of the highlights was being the "Leader of the Day," a role that allowed him to put his knowledg... Show More |
Alumni 2024 (alumnus)First Time on the Fair Jeanne "I never thought I’d be on a tall ship, let alone love it. At first, I wasn’t sure if I’d fit in, but I made friends faster than I expected. Every day brought something new, but one of my favorite memories was our last dinner—eating spaghetti with crazy utensils! I learned to trust myself more through e... Show More |
Parent (parent)Captain Thomas & Jeanne Fuller Bursary Testimonial "I want to express my immense gratitude for the opportunity my daughter Alyssa had to sail on the Fair Jeanne this summer. She has told me multiple times that it was the best two weeks of her life! This incredible experience would not have been possible without the financial assistance provided. We are truly gr... Show More |
M. Puskas (parent)Positive and life-changing activities I've been meaning to send a note to thank you again for everything you did for O. to attend the Black Jack Ship trip over the summer. He came home so excited and motivated. It was an amazing experience for him. He was full of stories about all of their adventures and everything he learned. I know he is look... Show More |
T. Oung (camper)Not what I expected - it was better! Thank you so much for an awesome summer! I loved it so much on the Black Jack. It was a thrilling experience learning how to sail. Black Jack was nothing like I had expected - it was a fun and engaging experience that challenged me in lots of ways, physically and mentally. I loved learning all the new things t... Show More |
C. Gooch (camper)Loving summer sailing I recently completed the 24 Day Expedition on the Fair Jeanne and must say that it was one of my most memorable trips ever. I would like to say thank you for the bursary money that I received to make this voyage possible. I thoroughly enjoyed life aboard the ship and look forward to a future voyage. I was abl... Show More |
H. Lopresti (parent)Mom supports Bytown Brigantine Tall Ships Adventure I cannot say enough about this outstanding organization. This is one of the best learning environments we have been blessed to have J. be a part of. The leadership skills they learn amongst everything else are second to none. These are life long skills he will use to navigate the waters and life in general. He ... Show More |
For many kids, camp is the only chance to really step outside of their comfort zones, whether that means getting caught in the rain, or speaking to a crowd, or simply engaging with others in a collaborative setting. At Bytown Brigantine, they’ll do all of that and sail tall ships with fully licensed youth crew on Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence, and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s as rustic as it is unique. “It’s not a cruise,” says Christy Griffin, the executive director. “You’re stepping aboard as a crew member.” There are lots of things to do, and everyone does them. At the same time, kids learn about the weather patterns, do chart work, even prep food in the galley. Hands-on all round, and unlike activities at other camps, there’s a sense of responsibility that runs through it all: the work of the ship needs to be done, and it’s the job of everyone on board to do it. It also isn’t for the faint of heart. Griffin recalls that one year there was a girl who was terrified of heights, and resistant to getting up into the rigging. Even so, the boat is its own world, with everyone leading by example, and within a few days, she was up there, too, getting the job done and loving it. They all do, even without their phones, and devices are only available to the kids while they are in port. Different sessions take different routes, including stops along the eastern seaboard of Canada and the U.S. In some instances, the boat takes part in festivals and events, at times along other tall ships and their crews. In port, the kids are the experts, representing the ship, its crew, and interpreting the experience aboard. For the right person, it’s an unforgettable life experience.
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