Dozens of students in the 21st Century programs that run in the William S. Greene Elementary School this summer had the opportunity to learn to sail through the Community Boating Program that operates at Battleship Cove. Students learned safe boating practices and the basics of sailing on small boats on the Taunton River to enable them to go on to learn more boating skills in the future. Coordinated by Beverly Pavao, the federally-funded 21st Century program also helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. Offerings during the summer also include a computer, dance, math, music, cooking and physical education classes. Click here for photos of the classes and here for photos of a planning session with program staff. For more information about the program, contact Beverly Pavao at 508-491-4822 or her cell number, 508-864-1883. (Photos courtesy of Jarrad Plante)

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(Top row, left) Students learn how to rig the pram boats. (Top row, center) Mandy, John and Doug teach how to cleat a rope on a hitch. (Top row, right) Isaac and Katera bail the water out of their boat. (Middle row, left) Isabel, Sabrina and Katera head across the bay with the Braga Bridge behind them. (Middle row, center) Dennis, Sierra, Selena and Alex sail past the Battleship Massachusetts. (Middle row, right) Alex teaches Francisco and Katera how to properly fold the sails. (Bottom row, left) Vanessa, Andrea, Aristasia, Sierra and Mandy sail back to the harbor. (Bottom row, center) Ariana, Kaile and Stephanie head out with Alex at the rudder. (Bottom row, right) Mandy, Isabel, Katera and Sabrina head out to the bay.