Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties, Inc. Big Snorkeling Adventure

Aug. 10, 2011 - PRLog -- Florida Oceanographic  Society invited children from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties to attend a private Snorkeling Clinic at Bathtub Beach on Tuesday, August 9th. Deep Six Watersports in Stuart kindly donated the rentals of the snorkeling gear. The children and their parents were able to learn the basics of snorkeling and experience the amazing worm reef.

“We are thankful that Florida Oceanographic Society and Deep Six Watersports sponsored our children to participate in the Snorkeling 101 clinic,” said VP of Programs Stacey Brownlow. “What a great opportunity to learn and experience the wonders we have in our own back yard!”

“Florida Oceanographic Society is excited to provide our Snorkeling 101 clinic to these children. We educate thousands of students through on-site programs, outreach curriculum, and on-line activities,” said Florida Oceanographic Society’s Marketing & Communications Specialist Kim Waser. “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties is an amazing organization and we truly enjoy working with their children and mentors.”

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc.

BBBS provides children facing adversity ages 6-18 with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models. Since 1986, the organization has provided mentors to children in Martin County and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best performing agencies nationwide. BBBSA recognized CEO Bill Bee as “CEO of the Year – Small Agency Category” in 2007. South Florida Business Leader Magazine ranked BBBS Martin County in 2009 and again in 2010 as one of the top 100 South Florida small businesses. Visit www.MentorBig.org to learn more.

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Vision: All children achieve success in life.

Mission: Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.