Cape Cod Chapter chairperson Gary Childs (standing) introduced the new volunteers to policies and procedures contained within the handbooks for the keeper’s house and whistle house at Race Point Light Station.
(Photo by Ann-Marie Trapani)
The Cape Cod Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation held their 2026 two-day “Keeper Class” training on April 25 & 26.
The American Lighthouse Foundation’s Cape Cod Chapter has been operating an overnight stay program at Race Point Light Station since 1998.
(Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
The training class is part of the process for new “Keepers” to qualify as an onsite representative for our overnight stay program at Race Point Lighthouse. The classes, led by Gary Childs, Cape Cod Chapter chairperson, were held at the Yarmouth Congregational Church on 4/25 and at Race Point Light Station on 4/26.
On the first day, prospective “Keepers” participated in the classroom portion. They learned about the American Lighthouse Foundation and its Cape Cod Chapter, as well as the history of Race Point Light Station and its restoration. In addition, the new volunteers were introduced to policies & procedures contained within the handbooks for the keeper’s house and whistle house at Race Point.
Gary Childs, Cape Cod Chapter chairperson and an American Lighthouse Foundation board of director, led the “Keeper” Class training for Race Point Light.
(Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
The second day consisted of hands-on training at the lighthouse, which included learning about the operational and safety equipment at the site. Volunteers were provided the opportunity to drive the Cape Cod Chapter’s oversand vehicles to and from the lighthouse and the parking areas within the Cape Cod National Seashore, where Race Point Lighthouse is located.
The American Lighthouse Foundation’s Cape Cod Chapter has been operating an overnight stay program at Race Point Light Station since 1998 and training new “Keepers” is vital to the efficient operation and sustainability of this very popular program. To learn more about the overnight stay program, visit: www.racepointlighthouse.org
The Cape Cod Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation held a two-day “Keeper” Class training on April 25 & 26, 2026. The class helps train new volunteers to serve as “Keepers” for the overnight stay program at Race Point Light Station.
(Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)
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