George Stevens academy, on the coast of Maine, is a private school with a history of more than 200 years. The academy is a caring educational community committed to meeting the needs of each student with a challenging, comprehensive academic and experiential program. GSA offers a wide range of AP and honors courses, as well as courses in Marine and environmental science, art, industrial technology, and foreign languages. The school has 35 clubs and sports teams, including sailing teams, jazz bands and annual arts festival programs. The eastern Maine skippers program is for students who are interested in marine-related careers and prefer a hands-on approach to learning. Students take part in various activities and workshops to prepare for entering the university for modern Marine research. They have the opportunity to learn about waterfront work procedures, learn how to run successful businesses.