Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
Preserving and promoting the cultural and maritime heritage of Delaware and the Delaware Valley for the education and enrichment of all.
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$35,000 goal
The first $7,000 is gifts will be matched by our Board of Trustees! All gifts will help us win matching funds from #DoMore24DE. Please give to the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation's education mission as well as the work of The Tall Ship of Delaware! Your support helps us make hands-on learning experiences and events accessible to Wilmington's Eastside, under-served youth across the region, and visitors from far and wide. Our volunteer crew training and internship programs also transform lives and teach valuable maritime industry skills.
We deliver innovative educational programs to students of all ages: on field trips, in classrooms, through public, private and volunteer programs on our ship and the Copeland Maritime Center museum and campus. Your gift supports:
We deliver innovative educational programs to students of all ages: on field trips, in classrooms, through public, private and volunteer programs on our ship and the Copeland Maritime Center museum and campus. Your gift supports:
- Field Trips on our ship and shore: We offer unforgettable hands-on programs with a special focus on schools for underserved children and youth. Students explore Delaware history, STEM concepts, teamwork, communication skills, and more!
- Classroom Programs: Our education teams visit schools to teach economic lessons about trade and scarcity, as well as Delaware's maritime Underground Railroad history.
- Community Programs: We host major community events and education programs on our Copeland Maritime Center campus at little or no cost thanks to donors & sponsors.
- Ship Maintenance Fund: Our well-maintained ship requires annual maintenance of its wood structure and carvings, mechanical systems, safety equipment, rigging, sails, and more. Each winter we seek funds to help prepare for the next sailing season!
- Workforce Development/Job Training: We provide workforce development through an established program with our neighbor and partner, the Challenge Program. We also train live-aboard deck hands and interns (as well as 250 volunteers) who learn invaluable marine industry skills and benefit from our mentor training program.
Please note: Funds raised from our Guest Bartender event on February 12, 2025 will be added to our total dollars raised for this Giving Day.
About Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
Mission: Preserving and promoting the cultural and maritime heritage of Delaware and the Delaware Valley for the education and enrichment of all.
County Served: Kent; New Castle; Sussex
Office Location(s): Wilmington
Sector: Arts & Culture; Community Improvement; Education; Environment; Kids; Museums & Historical; Science & Technology; Volunteerism; Workforce
