Our Chesapeake Bay Chapter has an ongoing commitment to engage children of all ages in maritime history, skills and activities. Here are some of our annual programs and events:

• Boats for Kids
  Held during our Annual Boat Festival in St Michaels, MD, this event is sponsored by Hagerty Insurance and James Craft Marine Services, and targeted to kids aged 2-12. The children assemble small boats (which they can take home at the end of the event) and learn to sail them in a special pool.
  

• Kit Boat Building
  Sponsored by Biscontini Boat Works, this event gives teens the opportunity to build one of the James Craft Kit boats of the classic Chris-Craft design. These programs are typically scheduled during our major Chapter events like the Antique & Classic Boat Festival (always held on Father’s Day week-end) and Christmas in St. Michaels (mid-December).

• Sea Scouts (Ship #759—Baltimore, MD)
  Under the capable direction of Captain James, this maritime division of the Boy Scouts of America teaches young adults (male & female, ages 14-20) how to restore, maintain and skipper boats donated to their organization. This local chapter is also a major contributor to our Annual Boat Festival volunteer staff.

• Donations
  Each year our Chapter donates funds to:
  • Area organizations committed to education in maritime skills and history
  • The ACBS International Youth Development Program