Set Sail for School

At Port Discovery, we know that the beginning of the school year sparks a complex mixture of big feelings in children, and we strive to ensure it’s the big positive feelings that get the upper hand. As the school-jitter-storm gathers, consider Port Discovery to be your anchor. Our annual Set Sail for School event brings the Baltimore community together to support this transitional time for children and promote their love of learning and play.

Stay tuned for upcoming special programming and a list of partners!

2025 Special Guests & Partners

• Baltimore City Public Schools-Office of Early Learning
  The Baltimore City Public Schools – Office of Early Learning (OEL) is a division within the Baltimore City Public Schools system dedicated to providing early childhood education and development services. It focuses on preparing young children, typically from birth to age five, for academic success through various programs, initiatives, and partnerships with families and communities. OEL aims to ensure that all children in Baltimore City have access to high-quality early learning experiences that support their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL)
  Baltimore County Public Library is a public library system serving central Maryland, with its headquarters in Towson. The library system offers a wide range of services, including foreign language materials, local history resources, online databases, film screenings, and more. These services are designed to foster community involvement and support diverse needs. BCPL is dedicated to providing opportunities for exploration, learning, creativity, and connection. By empowering and engaging individuals, the library aims to build a more inclusive and connected community across Baltimore County.
• Bedtime In a Box
  Bedtime in a Box is a creative but simple solution that supports the health and educational development of children prior to entering school by providing families with the materials, tools, and training they need to enact a comprehensive bedtime routine, seven days a week.
• Enoch Pratt Free Libraries
  The Enoch Pratt Free Library is a public library system serving Baltimore, Maryland. It was established in 1886 through a bequest from philanthropist Enoch Pratt, who donated funds to create a free public library for the city. The library system consists of several branches throughout Baltimore, offering a wide range of books, digital resources, programs, and services to the community. The Enoch Pratt Free Library is known for its commitment to literacy, education, and community engagement, providing a valuable resource for residents of all ages.
• Giant Food
  Giant Food is a supermarket chain primarily operating in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It offers a wide range of groceries, fresh produce, meats, and household items through its stores and online platform. Giant Food is known for its commitment to quality and customer service, serving communities for decades with a focus on convenience and value.
• Jubilee Arts
  Jubilee Arts is a community arts program based in Baltimore, Maryland, that aims to empower individuals through artistic expression and creative activities. It provides arts education, workshops, and performances to residents of all ages, fostering cultural enrichment and community engagement. Jubilee Arts is committed to promoting social justice and equity through the transformative power of the arts within Baltimore’s diverse neighborhoods.
• The Mayor’s Office of Children & Family Success
  The Mayor’s Office of Children & Family Success (MOCFS) is an agency dedicated to ensuring Baltimore’s children and families have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed and thrive—through citywide coordination of services, smart policymaking, data-driven programming, strategic allocation of resources and deep engagement with partners and the community.
• Maryland Family Network
  Maryland Family Network (MFN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that young children and their families have access to high-quality early care and education services throughout the state of Maryland. MFN works to improve the availability, affordability, and quality of child care and early learning programs. It provides advocacy, resources, training, and technical assistance to child care providers, educators, and families to promote positive outcomes for children’s development and school readiness. MFN also operates a network of Family Support Centers that offer services such as parenting education, health screenings, and referrals to community resources.

Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.