Youth Camps

Campers 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.
9am-4pm
Fee: $330

• July 30 - August 3 is currently full. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please click here to email your request.
  

Campers 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.
9am-4pm
Fee: $330

This camp is a perfect follow up to the Level I, or an ideal choice for young sailors who are already comfortable with the basics. Following a review of nomenclature and basic rigging, safety and sailing maneuvers sailors will advance to on-the-water activities that consolidate skills and teach new ones during longer sails around Burlington Bay.
9am-4pm
Fee: $330

This camp is a perfect follow up to the Level I, or an ideal choice for young sailors who are already comfortable with the basics. Following a review of nomenclature and basic rigging, safety and sailing maneuvers sailors will advance to on-the-water activities that consolidate skills and teach new ones during longer sails around Burlington Bay.
9am-4pm
Fee: $330

Building on the skills learned in Level 1 and II, this camp will refine 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**
9am – 4pm
Fee: $610

• The July 30-August 10 session is currently full. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please click here to email your request.
  

This camp is designed for adventurers who love to play on the Lake but would like to do more than just sail on it. We will explore Lake Champlain to the fullest from a variety of watercraft, including canoe/kayak excursions out to Lone Rock Point, paddleboarding to North Beach, and sailing adventures on our keelboats.
9am – 4pm
Fee: $330

• The August 6-10 session is currently full. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please click here to email your request.
  

This camp is designed for adventurers who love to play on the Lake but would like to do more than just sail on it. We will explore Lake Champlain to the fullest from a variety of watercraft, including canoe/kayak excursions out to Lone Rock Point, paddleboarding to North Beach, and sailing adventures on our keelboats.
9am – 4pm
Fee: $330

This week-long camp will introduce campers to the sport of sailing as well as creating beautiful art projects inspired by Lake Champlain. We will learn how to use watercolor paints and other fluid materials to create landscapes and Lakescapes. In the afternoon, campers will continue their exploration on water by learning the basics of sailing.
9am – 4pm
Fee: $325

This week-long camp offers adventures indoors and outdoors. In the morning, campers will embark on a variety of of culinary pursuits in the kitchen with the help of a resident chef-instructor, culminating each day with a tasty lunch. In the afternoon, campers will learn the fundamental skills of sailing small boats. Campers should be dropped off at Healthy Living Market and Cafe in the morning and picked up at the Community Sailing Center at the end of the day. (Cooking and Sailing cannot be paired with Early Drop-Off)
9am – 4pm
Fee: $375

This week long camp offers adventure and challenges on the water and off. Campers will learn and improve on the fundamental skills of sailing small boats on Lake Champlain each morning, then experience Petra Cliffs‘ ropes course challenges and fun climbing-related activities in the afternoon. Campers should be dropped off at the Community Sailing Center in the morning and picked up at Petra Cliffs. (Climbing and Sailing cannot be paired with Late Pick-Up)
9am – 4pm
Fee: $330

This camp will introduce campers to the joys of open water kayaking as well as sailing. We will learn the skills necessary for successful paddling in wind and waves, and the fundamentals of small craft safety.
Community Partner: Canoe Imports
9am – 4pm
Fee: $325

Experience the lake from above and below the water! Campers will learn basic snorkeling and SCUBA skills to explore the Lake’s aquatic habitat in the morning, then experience the excitement and skill of sailing the afternoon. **Youth with asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy are unable to participate in this camp**
Community Partner: Waterfront Dive Center
9am – 4pm
Fee: $335

This week-long camp will teach young athletes the basics of two fun sports! The first half of the day will be spent learning the fundamental skills of sailing small boats on Lake Champlain. In the afternoon, we will learn the basics of tennis including skill development, drills, and game-based play. Campers should be dropped off at the Community Sailing Center and picked up at the Burlington Tennis Club. (Tennis and Sailing cannot be paired with Late Pick-Up)
9am – 4pm
Fee: $320

An intro to the sport of sailing and the lake. 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.
9am - 12pm
Fee: $175

An intro to the sport of sailing and the lake. 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.
1pm – 4pm
Fee: $175

A full-day camp for the youngest of sailors, this week will be filled with sailing basics and age-appropriate outdoor ecology. Campers will engage in hands-on activities each morning followed by an afternoon of sailing aboard our keelboats.
9am – 4pm
Fee: $330

• The July 2-6, July 23-27, and August 13-17 sessions are currently full. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for any of these weeks, please click here to email your request.
  

The summer race program is a 4-week program designed for Level 3 graduates. This exciting opportunity will build on the racing foundation students received in Level III and will include advanced coaching . Sailors will cover starts, heavy wind and light wind racing techniques, and advanced boat handling (including spinnakers and trapezes). The Summer Race team will attend local and regional regattas to gain experience competing against other sailors throughout Vermont and New England. Additionally, sailors will participate in other on-water activities such as canoing, kayaking, and swimming.
Each Summer Race session is 4 weeks long, Monday-Friday
9am – 4pm
Fee: $1100