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This year we have adjusted our Youth Camp format to offer an additional sailing level for our experienced sailors!

Level I: For first year campers
Level II: For campers who have completed beginning sailing
Level III: For campers who have completed intermediate sailing

Level I:

Participants will learn the basics of rigging, points of sail, sailing maneuvers, safety and recovery in a safe fun environment. Certified Instructors lead a variety of land and water based activities designed to promote comfort and independence in the boat. Sailors will receive US SAILING Little Red Sailing Certification Books at the completion of the course
Ages 8-10 and 11-15
Fee: $260

Level II:

This camp is a perfect follow up to the Level I or for sailors who are already comfortable with the basics. There will be a review of nomenclature and basic rigging, safety and sailing maneuvers then it is onto on the water activities that consolidate skills, as well as teach new ones including longer sails around Burlington Bay.
Ages 8-10 and 11-15
Fee: $260

Level III:

The best way to advance your boat-handling skills is to learn from others. This camp will refine the sailor’s on-the-water skills, boat handling skills and introduce advanced equipment. Campers will also learn beginning racing skills including starts, tactical tips, and winning strategies.
**This camp runs for two weeks, Monday- Friday**
Ages 8-10 and 11-15
Fee: $500

Stormboarding

Get into some wind and water sports. Learn all the basics of windsurfing and really get sailing. When the wind is not cooperating or when an expedition is called for, we're off paddling in kayaks and the windsurfer boards themselves, swimming or exploring islands and other parts of the lake. An excellent camp for sailors looking for a new way to play with the wind and kids wanting to get into the only surfing you can do on Lake Champlain.
Fee: $330
Ages: 11-15

New Program for Children Ages 6 and 7! - Little Guppies

It’s never too early to start sailing! Students will learn to be comfortable around the water, rig and sail a keelboat, and take a launch ride.
Ages 6-7
Fee: $120

Climbing and Sailing Camp

In partnership with Petra Cliffs, this week long camp offers adventure and challenges on the water and off. Campers will experience Petra Cliff climbing center, rope course challenges, and fun activities related to climbing in addition to learning and improving on the fundamental skills of sailing small boats on Lake Champlain.
Fee: $ 315
Ages: 10 – 14

Water, Paint, Water, Paint

This week-long camp introduces campers to the sport of sailing as well as creating beautiful art projects inspired by Lake Champlain. Campers will learn how to use watercolor paints and other fluid materials to create landscapes, and lakes capes. In the afternoon campers will continue their exploration on water by learning the basics of sailing.
Fee: $300
Ages: 8-10

June 23 -27 9am – 4pm

Sailing and Sea Kayaking

This camp will introduce students to the joys of open water kayaking as well as sailing. We will be learning the skills necessary for paddling in wind and waves, along with the fundamentals of small craft safety.
Fee: $310
Ages 11-15

July 21 – 25 9am – 4pm

Sailing and Motor Boating

This camp teaches basic boating safety and gives campers the practical power boating knowledge and experience including navigation, engine systems and boating basics. Campers will also be given the opportunity to sail on a variety of different boats including keelboats.
Fee: $275
Ages: 11-17

August 4-8 9am - 4pm

Saturday Free Sail

Each Saturday from June 21 to August 23, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., participants from the Youth Camps can use the our boats for free. A volunteer or sailing instructor will oversee the safe use of the boats. Join fellow students, meet new friends and build sailing skills by having fun and spending time in the boats! Families are welcome! Sign-up required and students must have completed at least one session prior to using the boats.

Ages 8-10 and 11-15
Fee: FREE!

Early Drop-off

Come to camp early! Arrive at 8am and we will start all the fun land and water-based activities that have occur during camp!
Fee: $25/week

Late Pickup

Stay at camp late! We continue all the fun land and water-based activities that have occurred during camp until 5:30 pm!
Fee: $25/week