We foster environmental sustainability, youth development, and maritime careers through powerful shipboard programs aboard the schooner Adventuress on the waters of the Salish Sea. Adventuress is a century-old National Historic Landmark tall ship. Sound Experience is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) based in Washington State, USA.
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Support Experiential Youth Education with Your Year-End Gift
As we near the end of the year, consider making a lasting impact by transforming the lives of young people through on-the-water education aboard the historic tall ship Adventuress. Your generous contributions enable us to provide experiential sailing experiences that teach vital skills, foster teamwork, and cultivate a deep appreciation for the marine environment. With every donation, you help empower youth to embrace adventure, learn about navigation, and connect with nature in ways that inspire lifelong learning and personal growth.
Your contribution makes a world of difference!
Get Ready to Volunteer!
We are in need of skilled or willing-to-be-trained volunteers as we lean into the maintenance season. Adventuress has many projects for many skill levels. Please reach out if you are interested and we will get back to you with orientation information and upcoming opportunities.
Washington's First Approved On-The-Water Outdoor School!
We are excited to share that Outdoor Schools Washington has issued the Seal of Assurance for the satisfactory completion of the Washington State Safety & Management Review.
"Sound Experience has provided documentation and appropriate evidence of safety with their policies and procedures to minimize risk for staff and students. By working together to share best practices, and commit to quality programming, Outdoor Schools statewide will improve the outdoor school experiences for all Washington students in a safe and meaningful manner."
"Sound Experience has provided documentation and appropriate evidence of safety with their policies and procedures to minimize risk for staff and students. By working together to share best practices, and commit to quality programming, Outdoor Schools statewide will improve the outdoor school experiences for all Washington students in a safe and meaningful manner."
To learn more click the link below or contact Program Director, Jenny Huntley at jenny@soundexp.org or call 360-379-0438 x 5
“Kids learn through experience. Some of the most vivid and meaningful learning happens outside of the classroom… There aren’t many places on Earth that have a resource as powerful as Adventuress. I am truly grateful that my students can have this opportunity.”
“It’s a very unique opportunity for young people to get away from an urban environment and really live with a group of people working on the water. Partly it has to do with the historic nature of the ship and partly it has to do with a deep love for Puget Sound. Who wouldn’t want that for their kids?”
