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Atlantic Challenge Canada
is part of an international experiential education organization
involving youth in many nations. Our programs offer youth
from across Canada the opportunity to participate regardless
of background and experience. They foster the development
of teamwork, leadership, stewardship and cross cultural
ties amongst youth from other nations. Youth continually
learn to adapt and overcome each challenge they encounter
along their course. Skills are developed through participants
exploring their personal boundaries, both physically and
mentally in a controlled and safe manner. Each outing
and expedition, whether long or short, is run by skilled
volunteers, many of whom first became involved as participants
in the programs themselves. The volunteers promote our
purpose to practice, share, and encourage the rise of
the skills of the sea including boat building, sailing,
rowing and seamanship.
Atlantic Challenge is based on the teachings of Kurt Hahn,
who is regarded as one of the 20th Century’s greatest
educators. Various programs have been developed using
his teachings, including Atlantic Challenge. Our programs
use Hahn's philosophy, the sea and 38' replica French
longboats known as "gigs" to offer experienced based learning
opportunities to youth from around the world.
The Canadian program utilizes two longboats, Vitalité
and Tenacité, and a 22'8" Block Island Cowhorn,
Lester F. Hall to offer its programs across Simcoe County
in addition to traveling throughout Ontario and the world
during expeditions and international contests.
Atlantic Challenge Canada is a not-for-profit Canadian
charity registered under the name The Historic Marine
Association of Canada. Our charitable registration is
89683 0494 RR 0001. |
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If you are looking for Program and Sign-Up information for our Youth, Adult and International programs, please click below!
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To make a cash donation, please
contact Erica Vleer at (705) 245-0227 for further information. We are a registered charity and can issue Tax Deductible Charitable reciepts.
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Atlantic Challenge Canada is always
looking for good used boats (sail and power) for instruction,
and to support our programs. We offer tax deductible reciepts for donations.
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Midland to host Atlantic Challenge
July 24-31, 2010
Teams from throughout the world will participate
in a multi-event seamanship competition from July 24th through
to the 31st. The competition will make use of replica 18th
Century Longboats that can either be rowed or sailed with
a crew of 13.
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Looking for the Atlantic Challenge Canada online Forums?
Using the forums, you can interact with other crew members, ask questions or keep up to date on new happenings. This is a convenient and easy way to stay connected to AC without the hassles of Email!
Click here to access the Forums.
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