Each year, we look forward to a fun season of outdoor adventure on the water for youth ages five to 17 during the summer. The program is open to beginners as well as those with sailing experience. Sessions are one week each, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, with certified instructors.
The classes cover all skill levels, the basics of sailing and racing on a variety of boats owned by the Center. Weekly sessions are on a “first come, first served” basis.
Secure your spot as soon as you can, as spots tend to fill up quickly.
One week sessions available at $295 per student. To apply for a need-based scholarship email sailing.instructor@kwcsc.org.
Our primary goal is that students learn and grow from this experience; therefore it is important that your child is placed in the correct skill level. We offer several different options.
Young Beginners – The Young Beginners class is focused on getting your young sailors comfortable on a sailboat and on the water. The goal is to give younger children the opportunity to have fun on the water and build a love and desire for sailing. The ideal age for this class is 5-7 years old.
Beginners – The Beginners class is our learn to sail “crash course”. It is designed for those who have little to no sailing experience, yet have the great desire to learn. This class is also an excellent option for sailors with sailing experience looking to increase their comfort and confidence on the water and improve their skills. In this class we focus on the basics and fundamentals and spend most of our time on the water sailing and having fun. The ideal age for this class is 8-12 and 13-17 years old.
Intermediate – The Intermediate class is designed for more experienced sailors with the desire to advance their sailing skills. This class gives sailors the opportunity to further their sailing knowledge, adventure to new destinations, and explore the excitement of racing. All sailors must be able to sail upwind confidently in order to participate in this class. The ideal age for this class is 8-12 and 13-17 years old.
Adventure Camp – This class is designed for sailors with some experience who want to spend more time enjoying sailing. The goal of this class is to improve the sailing skills we have while enjoying fun adventures on the water. We will have long distance and destination sails, snorkeling adventures, island picnics, and other fun games and water activities. All sailing related! Participants will also have the opportunity to experience a variety of different sailboats. The ideal age for this class is 8-12 and 13-17.
Camp is led by KWCSC Program Director Ben Hermelin and instructor Maddie Paulich, both of whom are certified by US Sailing. They have instructed on a variety of boats, in private lessons, and class environments. Sailing Center leadership is dedicated to safety, fun and learning.
All registrations are now online – To sign up online, click the link in the Schedule below for the session you would like your sailor to attend and follow the instructions (up to three children can be registered at the same time for the same class). If the class is fully booked, you can complete the application to be added to a waitlist. You will be contacted if a spot becomes available.
Week 1 – Homeschoolers – Learn More!
Week 2 – Young Beginners – Register Now!
Week 3 – Beginners – Register Now!
Week 4 – Sea Cadets – Learn More!
Week 5 – Intermediate – Register Now!
Week 6 – Adventure Camp – Register Now!
Week 7 – Young Beginners – Register Now!
Week 8 – Beginners – Register Now!
Week 9 – Boys & Girls Club – Learn More!
Week 10 –– Adventure Camp – Register Now!
*Contact Lead Instructor, Maddie Paulich (sailing.instructor@kwcsc.org/(631) 245-5650), to confirm your sailor qualifies for this class.
CANCELLATION POLICY
A full refund will be provided for cancellations made more than 48 hours before the start of class. No refund will be provided for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the start of class. (Exceptions may be made for family emergencies or health challenges.) For extenuating circumstances, please contact the program director at programdirector@kwcsc.org
