Our 2025 Youth Empowerment Programs have been scheduled! Check back soon for 2025 applications for Queerwater, Young Women at the Helm, and Young Men at the Helm!
Each of Clearwater’s Youth Empowerment Programs is a no-cost three-day adventure on the mighty Hudson River, offering a one of a kind experience of scenic beauty, bonding, and personal achievement. Our three unique multi-day programs connect youth to the Hudson River as they sail onboard the historic sloop Clearwater and camp along the river’s shores.
Participants are involved in a wide range of physical and academic activities in small groups and as a larger team. Onboard, participants experience activities in ecology, water quality, sailing, and navigation. The two nights of the program are spent camping on shore, meeting with guest speakers, and relaxing alongside the beautiful Hudson River. Many past participants have later returned to the boat as volunteers and crew members.
In our 2025 season, we will run the following Youth Empowerment Programs:
Queerwater: July 18-20, 2025
Drop-off: Poughkeepsie
Pickup: Beacon
Young Women at the Helm: July 25 – 27, 2025
Drop-off: Beacon
Pick up: Poughkeepsie
Young Men at the Helm: August 22-24, 2025
Drop-off/pick-up: Dyckman
**We will work with you to ensure that you are able to get to and from your Youth Empowerment Program, regardless of location, covering the cost if need be!