What is Maritime Explorer Club 1908?

Maritime Explorer Club 1908 is a special-interest Exploring program that offers boys and girls water-based adventure and career exploration. Adventures include an emphasis in and on the water such as sailing, paddlesports, or other types of boating. Career discovery includes maritime-related fields such as oceanography or STEM. Youth learn from experienced practitioners and professionals, as well as thru hands-on maritime experiences. This is lifelong learning, one exploration at a time. Character-building experiences plus life skills and career exploration meet fun and adventure in an exciting, informal format.

Who can participate?

6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls who have have not completed the 8th grade are eligible to join Maritime Explorer Club 1908. The age range for participation within these grade levels is 10-14. 

When do we meet?

Maritime Explorer Club 1908 meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00pm. We meet at the Sea Scout Hall in Union City, NJ. We also have one outing a month and all Explorers are able to attend Ship 1908’s activities and outings with the approval of Skipper Tarantino.