Shenandoah,
The Next Generation
Comprehensive Campaign
A mental health crisis grips our nation’s youth. Alongside treatment…
kids need fun, unplugged experiences that bolster confidence, resilience, and purpose.
Shenandoah services this need, and to continue this critical program, the ship requires a new hull. Support our campaign to improve this unique asset and empower the next generation.
Amount Raised
$1,570,200
Phase One Goal: $3,250,000
Campaign Objective
Ensure that the thousands of youth who benefit from their voyages aboard Shenandoah won’t lose their opportunity.
Phase One (2022–2024)
$3.25 MILLION GOAL | New hull, deck, and mechanical systems built at a qualified commercial shipyard.
Phase Two (2024–2026)
$2 MILLION GOAL | Complete the interior and rigging of Shenandoah’s new hull in our homeport of Vineyard Haven. Community education and engagement will highlight this public phase of fundraising and construction.
Endowment & Expansion (Ongoing)
$1.75 MILLION GOAL | Support program expansion, Association of Experiential Education accreditation, and an endowment.
“Everybody on the boat helped me grow so much. I learned to reign in my anxiety, face my fears, and try new things.”
— Eleni S., 2021–2 Participant
Our Priorities
Once rebuilt, Shenandoah will continue serving youth (ages 8–17) from Martha’s Vineyard and beyond during the summer.
Following the rebuild, upgrades will make the ship more accessible to those with physical and mental limitations and fully compliant with US Coast Guard regulations.
The new Shenandoah will empower us to add semester-long voyages for profound work with young adults (ages 18 and up) during the school year.
The Edwards-Harris Family Foundation has committed $500,000 to match gifts of $25,000 or more.
ChallengeComplete!
Name a Stateroom
Click a button below to contribute $250,000 (or more) and name 1 of 12 new staterooms aboard Shenandoah’s new hull.
Stateroom 2 Named
Stateroom 4 Named
Stateroom 5 Named
Stateroom 9 Named
Stateroom 11 Named
Email us to learn about additional naming opportunities aboard the new Shenandoah.
“The experience Spencer had last summer was truly remarkable, he learned so much about himself and the power of a community.”
— Emo C., parent
Contribute to Our Scholarship Fund
Help ensure price is not a barrier to participation in these life-changing experiences
Sponsor a Class Voyage
Full Tuition for Four Learners
Full Tuition for Three Learners
Full Tuition for One Learner
Sponsor One Learner
*The “full tuition” opportunities represent the actual cost of participation, but the “sponsorship” opportunities represent a portion.
Other Methods for Contributing
Donte Cryptocurrency
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Transfer Investments
Transfer your investments directly and securely into Ocean Academy's investment account. Call or email us for more details.
Donate Your Boat
To Support Positive Youth Development
Join our Annual Fund
Annual Giving That Supports Scholarships and Ocean Academy’s Highest Priorities.