Spirit of America teaches seventh graders the ropes on sailing, kayaking, and more...

Hannan Maher of Painesville Township learns the ins and outs of breaking down the rigging on a sailboat during Tuesday's "Spirit of America Youth Education Program" at Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park.
Photo by Michael Blair.  Courtesy of The News-Herald

The Spirit of America Program offers girls and boys in the seventh grade the opportunity to develop self-confidence, set goals, build social skills, practice self-control, and demonstrate responsible behavior – all while having a great time learning to operate and maintain power craft, paddle craft and sail craft! This summer education program will be offered at no charge to interested seventh graders from Lake County Schools. 

Click here to read a story, view more pictures and video about the Spirit of America program published in The News-Herald.