Gwangju Student Marine Training Center Launches Full-Scale Marine Experience Program

Safety Education Including Survival Swimming and Boating
Experience-Based Program with High Student Satisfaction
Sequential Operation for All Grades Until October

Students from Cheomdan Middle School participating in boating training at Gwangju Student Marine Training Center are learning how to use paddles before departure. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

The Gwangju Office of Education Marine Training Center will officially operate the "2025 Student Marine Training Activities" for elementary, middle, and high school students from April to mid-October.

According to the Gwangju Office of Education on May 2, the training activities are held at the Gwangju Student Marine Training Center located in Dohwa-myeon, Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do, and run for either one night and two days or two nights and three days. The schedule is adjusted according to the season, taking into account sea water temperatures and weather conditions.

Students participating in marine training activities are learning how to float on water by holding hands during survival swimming education. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

This year's program is designed with the goals of fostering a "sense of community for living together" and "developing self-protection skills in crisis situations." The program includes hands-on experiential activities such as marine boating, survival swimming, and the draw-back lifesaving method.

The first training activity was held on April 29, with about 100 third-year students from Cheomdan Middle School participating. They completed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and safety training, and experienced the marine program under the guidance of professional instructors.

Students from Cheomdan Middle School participating in the indoor program are taking a group commemorative photo after the activity. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

Choi Jongcheol, director of the center, stated, "'Student Marine Training Activities' is a popular program with a participant satisfaction rate exceeding 90% every year," adding, "We will do our best to ensure that students can directly experience the importance of the ocean and participate safely."

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