Martha’s Vineyard Ocean Academy

At Martha’s Vineyard Ocean Academy, we recognize that raising kids is hard. All parents experience insecurity about their children’s success, ruminate over their parenting decisions, and fear that their children will develop unhealthy patterns. These concerns can make you feel anxious, stuck, fearful, indecisive, distrustful, and exhausted.

Register your children for a 5.5-day immersive overnight voyage aboard our tall ship Shenandoah and reclaim the joy of parenting.
Through multi-year research on student outcomes, Martha’s Vineyard Ocean Academy can demonstrate that our voyages provide participants:

• Higher levels of confidence.
• Increased ability to act effectively in school and social situations.
• Increased discretion in knowing what is right and wrong.
• A greater ability to work collaboratively and contribute to their communities.
• An increased sense of compassion and social justice.
• Overall feelings that elicit greater life satisfaction.

These outcomes all support Ocean Academy’s mission: to help youth develop lifelong purpose, happiness, and resilience through guided voyages of self-discovery.

Ocean Academy serves roughly 300 participants each summer through experiences often described as “life-changing.” After over 30 years of Shenandoah hosting students, parents who participated are now sending their kids. We also offer all-ages cruises and group voyage opportunities.

Vision: Our vision is for youth to harness their individual strengths and supportive relationships to improve and enjoy the world.

Values:  Freedom, Courage, Friendship, and Joy.