Testimonials
What a parent who has also participated in the program has to say:
“I found more than my sea-legs on the brigs, I found a belief in myself and others that launched me outwards and upwards.” — Jane Farrow, Executive Director of Jane’s Walk
What participants of our 2010 Summer Courses had to say about their experience:
A) What did you expect it would be like?
“I didn’t really expect anything amazing. I expected something boring and the whole thing to be a waste of time. The course was epic! I loved that it feels like one big happy, crazy family and how much I want to come back next summer.”
“I thought it was going to be boring and long and tiring and strict. WRONG!”
“I didn’t like anything. I loved it all.”
“I thought I would have a terrible time. I loved all the places we went. Just try it.”
“I was expecting a learning environment that would also allow me to have fun.”
“That it would be challenging, maybe even difficult.”
B) What did it end up being like for you?
“It’s become a nice home away from home.”
“I wouldn’t change a thing”
“It was epic. I had fun…and it was a great laid back experience”
“I liked the pure, undivided awesomeness.”
“I think this was a life changing experience.”
“I really learned”
“I like the close, family environment of the course; the other trainees became friends quickly and it was a as if we already knew one another.”
C) What did you think of the ship’s staff?
“I learned a lot, so they must have done a good job.”
“They were the best people I’ve ever met.
”I give a big thumbs up to all Pathfinder’s crew…5 stars.”
“All of them took leadership.”
“They are amazing.”
D) How was the food?
“The food was the best, it’s better than my mom’s!!”
“The food was better than most of the meals at home…it was amazing.”
“The food was crazy good!”
“I expected the food to be pretty bad on the boat; but it was actually pretty good.”