This week, we're excited to highlight The Sea League, a local nonprofit organization that creates immersive opportunities for youth to explore, play, and build community in marine habitats. Lead by groups of skilled coaches and mentors, kids in The Sea League will participate in several ocean recreation activities including surfing, sailing, stand up paddling, tide-pooling, kayaking and more! By engaging in these activities, kids will not only have fun in the ocean, but will also learn about our marine ecosystem, develop valuable life skills, and better their physical and emotional health. The Sea League also aims to help kids create lasting bonds with nature and each other, emphasizing connection over competition.
The Sea League offers amazing programs throughout the year, including after school sessions and Summer camps. The Sea League welcomes children of all skill levels, with the only requirement to join being the ability to swim. They also partner with the YMCA to offer their Blue Bridge program, which offers free swimming lessons to children from low-income families so that they can eventually participate in Sea League's main programs.
The Sea League's goal is to instill future generations of youth with a love for the ocean and a deep connection to nature, in the hopes that they continue to live as stewards to our natural ecosystem. Devin had the opportunity to speak with Chris Raglan, founder and executive director of The Sea League, to learn more about the organization, their programs, and the best ways to support them! Watch the interview here!
