The African proverb, “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child”, is as true today as it was hundreds of years ago. It is in this spirit that the Seafarers Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2008 as a 501 (c)(3) public charity, to provide scientific and educational programs to support the children, parents/guardians, seniors, and others in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and Prince Georges County. The Seafarers Foundation is the charitable arm of the Seafarers Yacht Club, Inc.
Our Impact
A Seafarers Foundation Summer Youth Program participant engages in a flight simulation over Annapolis with faculty at the US Nava Academy
Summer Youth Program
The Seafarers Foundation’s primary focus is on underserved children. Each summer since 2003 children between the ages of 8 and 11, principally from Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties, were identified to participate in the Seafarers Summer Youth Program. Initially, the Seafarers Yacht Club provided these services, however, in 2008 the Seafarers Foundation assumed programmatic and fiscal responsibilities. The program provides instructions and practical experiences in water safety, swimming, fishing, boating, the science of marine navigation, information on career opportunities, entrepreneurship, and other life skills, including financial slamming and management, dental and body hygiene, common courtesy, and respect for fellow human beings. The Summer Youth Program is held in the historic clubhouse of the Seafarers Yacht Club in Annapolis, Maryland. The 2025 Summer Youth Program will span two-weeks from Monday-Friday, 10-21 July, and will take applications from boys and girls aged 8-12 (or youth who are alumni of the program, or recommended by a member of the Seafarers Yacht Club). The program has a structured curriculum and lessons plans, designed to ensure the program meets its goals. The application to register for the program, will be available here once the recruitment starts.
Get Involved
If you would like to get involved in the work of the Seafarers Foundation, we welcome the opportunity to explore your interests. There are opportunities to sign-up for one of our programs, including applying to be a part of our Summer Youth Program; to serve as a volunteer, or of course, to make a donation to support our work.
10+
Thousands of Dollars Raised
In support of the foundation goals, we have raised thousands of dollars in previous years, and are constantly looking for partners and new sponsors.
Seafarers Compete in Virtual Schooner Race!
The 2025 Seafarers Summer Youth Program will once again be sailing on an Annapolis icon, the beautiful Schooner Woodwinds. This year, our sail is scheduled for 11 July 2025. As part of our sail, we are participating in a virtual schooner race as part of the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. The Virtual Schooner Race is a fundraising campaign. This race is completely online, where the participating schooners compete not by sail, but online over a three-day period from 21-24 August to raise money for their chosen charitable organization. The Schooner Woodwinds has selected the Seafarers Foundation, as its 501(c)(3) philanthropic partner in the race. We encourage you to support us in this process. To support us and our collaboration with the Schooner Woodwinds, please click here to donate.
21+
Years Serving communities
We have served the Annapolis and other Maryland and DC communities for over 21 years, with a focus on underserved children, senior citizens, and others with special needs.
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100+
Hundreds of People
Our programs have had an impact on hundreds of children, senior citizens, and other adults. We look forward to continuing to serve our growing communities with new and innovative programs.