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July 2023 by Courtney Small
Both of my children have been doing the LAMI Tall Ship sleep away camps for years. They love their time on the ship. It has taught them so much in terms of responsibility and taking care of themselves. They become immersed in the sea and the natural world. I 100% recommend sending your kids to Sea Camp. Wish I could go too!
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September 2022 by Adriene Callahan
Smiles from ear to ear - Four Teenage Girls did the two week camp. The best time ever! Highly recommend this program !
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June 2022 by simie seaman
Beauties on the Water! I really enjoyed the Tall Ship Festival.I'm definitely going to share with my friends.
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February 2022 by Karen Knapp
What a fun experience! I’ve seen this before but this was the first time ever that I’ve gone sailing. Though it’s more of a cruise as you leave the harbor and go north a short way, it was still very enjoyable. You can bring snacks and beverages (just no glass please) and enjoy the sail. The crew was wonderful about answering questions and letting you help with the rigging. It’s a great way to celebrate a birthday with a few friends!
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June 2020 by Robin Perez
The experience of sailing these beautiful ships is well worth any time and effort.
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March 2020 by Lauren Deutsch
LAMI is Los Angeles' connection to a world of on-the-water programs for youth from diverse backgrounds. It is open to all students and adult volunteers. No prior experience is necessary to come aboard and learn how the ocean, the wind, wooden ships and helpful crew will change your life. To say this is a fantasy short circuits the profound reality. I'm grateful to
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March 2020 by Debbie Smith Gonzalez
Excellent program teaching our youth how to learn to love learning, breakdown social and ethic barriers and have fun doing it. Can't say enough good things about how effective this program is. 5 Stars all the way!
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December 2019 by Joan Kenney
Topsail youth program , that our friends & family are personally aware of its powerful impact on youth( & seniors & sailors alike). Work becomes place, purpose,passion, play !
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August 2018 by Cappy Cross
Volunteer crew for 18 years...extremely powerful program using the wind, sea and sails to teach kids about life!
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September 2017 by urban spine
It was hard to enjoy the cruise with those kids working so hard. One said she was only 12 another said they were so short staffed they didn't get water or food breaks. And none of them get paid.
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April 2016 by Jocelyn H.
This is a great place to volunteer, I've met such amazing and kind people and they all love what they're doing. The environment is very ambitious which makes me feel like doing more for them.
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September 2012 by Dan A.
The Los Angeles Maritime Institute runs an amazing youth program for middle school students. The full program has the students go on day sails during the school year. And during the summer, the students go on a several day voyage around Catalina Island. I've volunteered with this organization for several years. And now that I'm on the other coast, I'm still able to help out by helping with online projects. Anyone who knows how to sail or would like to learn how and wants to work with kids should consider volunteering at LAMI.
