Rocking the Boat Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Rocking the Boat is a Bronx-based nonprofit focused on youth development through hands-on programs in wooden boatbuilding, environmental science, and sailing. By engaging young people in practical marine crafts and outdoor science, the organization provides experiential learning opportunities that support personal growth and skill-building in a community setting along the South Bronx waterfront. Its activities are designed for middle and high school students, offering consistent afterschool programming and structured sailing instruction that aim to empower participants with nautical and environmental literacy while fostering leadership and mentorship within the program. Located in New York City, the organization operates within the nonprofit sector as a community-based education and youth development provider, leveraging on-water and hands-on activities to address educational and enrichment needs in the local area. A notable recent development is the establishment of a permanent afterschool program for middle school students in 2022, reflecting an expansion of its ongoing youth programming.