Our mission at New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is to empower K-12 students with a love of learning and advance academic opportunities through ocean-based experiential programs. We serve schools, teachers, and families on and off the water, in person and online. The first and only program of its kind, NESS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). NESS offers a STEM-based curriculum that builds leadership, teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving skills through marine science, sailing, power boating, and adventure sports. NESS offers a unique accredited and standards-based education model that empowers students with skills to impact academic outcomes. NESS’s award-winning experiential learning programs have helped more than 10,000 students encourage and increase: - Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) - Personal discovery, empowerment, and learning mindsets - Confidence, communication, teamwork, perseverance, self-control, teamwork, and leadership skills - Connections between students, their communities, and a sustainable natural environment