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Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc, based in Boston, Massachusetts, has 9 opportunities for children on WiWit, each checked before listing.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Opportunities from Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

Competition

Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Creative Writing Contest

by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

The Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest invites students aged 11-18 worldwide to explore environmental issues through creative writing. Participants can win cash awards up to $1,000 USD and join a global community dedicated to ocean conservation.

For children ages 11 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Creative WritingResearchCritical Analysis
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Competition

Ocean Awareness Handcrafted Category Contest

by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

This international competition invites students aged 11-18 to express their connection to nature through handcrafted visual art, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage. Participants can win cash awards and gain global recognition.

For children ages 11 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Creative expressionCritical thinkingResearch
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Program

Bow Seat's True Blue Fellowship

by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs,Inc

Bow Seat’s True Blue Fellowship empowers young leaders globally to drive water justice through art, science, and storytelling. It offers mentorship, funding, and a platform to amplify youth-led environmental projects.

For children ages 13 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Project planning and managementArtistic expression and creative communicationEnvironmental research and issue knowledge
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Competition

Ocean Awareness Interactive & Multimedia Contest By Bow Seat

by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

The Ocean Awareness Contest invites students aged 11-18 worldwide to explore critical environmental issues through creative expression, including visual art, writing, film, music, dance, and multimedia. Participants can win cash awards and global recognition.

For children ages 11 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Creative expressionResearch and critical analysis of environmental issuesProblem-solving through artistic interpretation
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Competition

Ocean Awareness Music and Dance Contest

by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

The Ocean Awareness Contest invites students aged 11-18 globally to explore environmental issues through music and dance. Participants can win cash awards up to $1,000 and join a global community dedicated to ocean conservation.

For children ages 11 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Creative communicationEnvironmental advocacyCritical thinking
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Competition

Future Blue Youth Council By Bow Seat

by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

The Future Blue Youth Council is an international group of young ocean advocates collaborating with Bow Seat to drive environmental change through creative action and leadership.

For children ages 16 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Communication skillsTeamworkCritical thinking
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Competition

Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Poetry & Spoken Word Contest

by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

The Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest invites students aged 11-18 worldwide to explore their connection to nature through poetry and spoken word, fostering environmental advocacy and offering cash prizes up to $1,500 USD.

For children ages 11 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Creative writingPublic speakingResearch
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Competition

Ocean Awareness Film Contest By Bow Seat for Students

by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

The Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest invites students aged 11-18 globally to create films on ocean conservation and climate change. Participants can win cash awards and join a community of environmental advocates.

For children ages 11 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

FilmmakingVideo EditingScriptwriting
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Competition

Ocean Awareness Digital Art Contest by Bow Seat

by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

This international contest invites students aged 11-18 to explore their connection to nature through digital visual art, including graphic design, digital illustration, coding art, GIFs, digital photography, data visualization, and infographics.

For children ages 11 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Digital illustrationGraphic design3D modeling
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What WiWit checked

  • Identity and registration
  • Contact details
  • Location details

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About

Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging youth in ocean conservation and advocacy through the arts. This organization provides an innovative space for teens worldwide to connect, create, and communicate for the blue planet. Bow Seat's award-winning programming works at the intersection of ocean science and arts education, emphasizing creative thinking and making in exploring the natural world. The flagship initiative, the annual Ocean Awareness Contest, invites middle and high school students to explore critical environmental issues through various creative mediums. Since its founding in 2011, Bow Seat has engaged over 44,000 students from more than 140 countries, awarding significant scholarships to contest winners. The organization also showcases student work through online galleries, exhibitions, and publications, amplifying youth voices in environmental campaigns and conversations.

Affiliations

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizationIUCN US National Committee

Programs Offered

  • Ocean Awareness Contest
  • Future Blue Youth Council
  • True Blue Fellowship
  • Workshops & Exhibits
  • Resource Studio

Achievements

  • Engaged nearly 45,000 students from over 140 countries in the Ocean Awareness Contest, awarding over $780,000 in scholarships
  • 2024 Project Green Schools Lifetime Achievement
  • 2024 Anthem Award
  • 2021 UNESCO Ocean Decade Endorsement
  • 2021 Climate Education & Action Award
  • 2019 NMEA Outstanding Organization Award

Leadership

  • Linda Cabot, Founder & President (Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs)
  • Jess Leffler, Senior Vice President (Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs)
  • Jeremy Pivor, Partnership & Youth Engagement Director (Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs)

Frequently asked questions

What does Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc offer for children?
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc has 9 opportunities for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
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Has WiWit checked Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc?
Yes. WiWit checked Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc's official source before they are listed.
Where is Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc based?
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
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Contact Information

Quick Facts

Type
Non-profit
Founded
2011
Opportunities
9 on WiWit

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