Social Service

The American Sail Training Association (ASTA) is a Rhode Island-based, non-profit organization dedicated to enriching youth education through character building and leadership development experiences aboard tall ships. Founded in 1973, ASTA represents more than 250 American and international sailing vessels and is the largest sail training association in the world. Our national mission is to encourage character building through sail training, to promote sail training to the North American public, and to support education opportunities under sail.

The Milwaukee Public Museum, a not-for-profit organization operated by Milwaukee Public Museum, Inc., is an institution of human and natural history providing a dynamic and stimulating environment for learning. The Museum interprets the world's cultural and natural heritage through the integration of exhibits, education, collections and research. MPM holds its collections as a public trust and is dedicated to their preservation for the enrichment of present and future generations.

To create anglers with a concern for the environment who practice positive life skills; such as decision-making and goal-setting.

contribute to welfare of society through scientific research, technological innovation, and human resource training in sustainable management of natural resources

Accredited education at sea programs aboard the Schooners HARVEY GAMAGE, WESTWARD and SPIRIT of MASSACHUSETTS for high school and college students.