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Whatever voyage is chosen, the outcomes for adolescents are clear: • Increased levels of self-confidence • Resilience • Positivity • Teamwork • Connections with self and others Adolescents grow in ways that not possible in a traditional classroom or camp environment. The im- mersion in a challenging, meaningful Spirit expedition facilitates positive development of the adolescent’s mal- leable brain while having a great fun! Testimonials from previous young voyagers: “This experience has allowed me to see myself as a more independent person who can get things done efficiently. I also see myself as a much stronger person who can listen and pay attention. I now realize that life is much easier when you cooperate and work as a team. I will apply my new skills into my life when I get back to main land.” And…. We sailed with a pod of dolphins!” “These challenges have helped me to grow as a person because I have learned to work together as a team to complete a task successfully. They helped me to discover that there are challenges in life and in order to complete them successfully you must pay attention to what has to be done.” Captain Bill Pinkney, Amistad America stated that “Sail training is mixing adventure with learning…sepa- rates fantasy and instant gratification from dreams & goal setting.” We at BSF agree! Bursaries are offered to those who qualify. No keen, committed youth will ever be turned away for financial reasons. For more information visit our website: www.bermudasloop.org Email: [email protected] or [email protected] REF: Dr. Laurence Steinberg “Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the new Science of Adolescence, pub. 2014. BERMUDA SLOOP FOUNDATION Pantone 498C Cool Gray 6 C Cool Gray 7 C Black 6 C Pantone 600 C Pantone 304 C FMP Quote Ref. FMP Product Code No. FMP Description: Init. Date: Rev. Date: Pantone 185 C Pantone 541 C 100% View Font - Gill Sans MT - Arial Narrow Q-0163 N/A BSF Final Vector Logo v13 Jan. 28th 2013 Feb. 16th 2013 www.bermudaparent.bm 43