Fast & Fun is a unique program that provides sailing safety training for hundreds of "at risk" kids every year. The kids learn sailing and seamanship skills such as tacking, jibing, capsize recovery, trimming and knot tying. Through these challenging experiences the children develop important life skills such as increased self-esteem, communication, teamwork and critical thinking.
This unique, award winning
program is
partnered by Fairwind Yacht Club, Boys & Girls Club of Venice, the Marina del Rey Sheriff's Station and the California Department of Boating & Waterways. The program
has been recognized by US SAILING as
2004's "Best New Community Sailing Program", by the
California Youth Authority's
2005 "Distinguished Program" award and by the Boys and Girls
Clubs of America's 2006
"National Honor" award.
Space is limited. For more information, contact Carly Peterson at 310-574-5070.
The POSITIVE Week of February 15, 2010
Foundation Spotlight
Medtronic Foundation awards $5,000 grant to Boys & Girls Club of Venice in support of Tomorrow's Leaders
As the world's leading medical technology company, the Medtronic Foundation is passionate
about patients and have a rich understanding of health and science
innovation.
To make the most of their expertise and provide the
greatest impact, Medtronic Foundation focuses grant making in areas where they can make unique
and
positive contributions, while helping nonprofit
partners increase
the impact of their good work. These focus areas include
health,
education and community.
While membership
in our Club is only $20 annually per child, it costs our organization
$1,500 to put one young person through our programs each year.
Contributions by generous individual, companies, organizations
and foundations are an essential lifeline for providing promise to our
youth.
