Which Class is right for me?
Discover Sailing
Age: 7 -12 years old
This class primarily sails: Sail Cube sailboats |
This three-week course is a great introduction for beginners and those with less experience on the water. During this fun, full day camp participants learn all the basics of rigging, launching, and sailing a small boat. Emphasis is on having fun and being safe around the water while making new friends. Participants enjoy activities and games both on and off the water. The program is focused on empowering and developing kids not only to be enthusiastic sailors but to be confident in their everyday lives.
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Seasoned Sailing
Age: 8 -12 years old
This class primarily sails: Sail Cube sailboats |
This three-week course is for the returning or intermediate sailor who has mastered the basics taught in our Discover Sailing course. Seasoned sailors starts with a quick review, then transitions into intermediate skills such as close-quarters boat handling, sail theory, navigation, and distance sailing. As with all of our programs, the primary emphasis is on fun and safety on the water. Seasoned Sailing combines sailing with shore-side sailing-related S.T.E.M. activities. There is an emphasis on taking a leadership role and watching out for the safety of your fellow sailors, too! Sailors gain confidence and pride as their skills improve and as they move towards independence on the water.
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STEM Sailing
Age: 10 – 12 years old
This class primarily sails: Sail Cube, Byte, Pico, & Laser sailboats |
The STEM course is an exciting combination of sailing and science camp. During this three week course, participants get a thorough introduction to sailing but also take time to explore the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics behind it all. The course utilizes the REACH curriculum, developed by US Sailing, and the great outdoors to provide hands-on and interactive lessons. Participants will learn about wind and tide patterns, how and why boats float, use of simple machines, and environmental stewardship (just to name a few). You don't need pen and paper for these lessons, all of our activities are hands on and engaging. Like all of our programs, we also include fun and empowering games to help our campers develop into critical thinkers and leaders in our community. No prior sailing experience is needed for this course.
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Feva/Siebel Sailing
Age: 12-14 years old
This class primarily uses: RS Feva sailboats |
Feva Camp - This three-week course is for the thrill-seeking sailor who has mastered the skills taught in Seasoned Sailing Camp, and is ready for a faster and more agile boat. Feva Camp begins with a quick review of the basics, transitioning previous skills onto new vessel.
US Sailing's Siebel Sailors - The Siebel Sailors Program curriculum has been developed by US Sailing, and is instructed by our designated Siebel Coach for the SF Bay region.The Siebel Sailors Program is all about fun, respect, effort, the student voice, and the belief that SAILING IS FOR EVERYONE! Click here to learn more about US Sailing's Siebel Sailor Program! |
Teen Sailing
Age: 13 -17 years old
This class primarily uses: Club Flying Junior (CFJ), Laser, & Byte sailboats |
This course is for all teens, regardless of sailing experience. The program is focused on fostering a love for the outdoors and the water. Participants will learn the basics of sailing in a fun, safety conscious, and supportive environment. In this unique course, once the basics have been covered, the class guides the rest of the curriculum! Our skilled instructors can teach advanced sailing skills and plan destination sails or teach from our STEM curriculum and provide hands-on science activities. The possibilities are endless and the experience is one of a kind. We aim to build engaged, compassionate, and fun loving teens who want to help guide their own camp experience and form lasting connections with their peers.
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2021 Sail Camp Sessions
Camp Sessions:
Girls Only: June 16 - July 2
Midsummer: July 5 - 23
Late Summer: July 26 - August 13
Days: Monday – Friday
Week 1 starts on Wed. for Girls Only Camp. Week 1 is Half Days Only for Mid- and Late Summer.
7 hour day with staggered start/end times for weeks 2 & 3.
Camp Price: $900 per session
Girls Only: June 16 - July 2
Midsummer: July 5 - 23
Late Summer: July 26 - August 13
Days: Monday – Friday
Week 1 starts on Wed. for Girls Only Camp. Week 1 is Half Days Only for Mid- and Late Summer.
7 hour day with staggered start/end times for weeks 2 & 3.
Camp Price: $900 per session
*Extended care is available starting at 8am and ending at 5pm for a cost of $10/hour (or fraction thereof).
Scholarships
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ACSC is committed to supporting our local community and each year offers full and partial scholarships to families in need. Roughly 20% of our youth attend on scholarships, and we award over $20,000 in scholarships annually. To apply for a scholarship, please see the requirements below and apply through our Scholarship Application. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@sailalameda.org.
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Full ScholarshipsFamilies on government assistance or with an annual household income of less than $50,000 qualify for a Full Scholarship. These scholarships cover the full cost of the sailing camp aside from a $25 non-refundable deposit.
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Half ScholarshipsFamilies with a combined household income of less than $80,000 qualify for a Half Scholarship. These scholarships cover 50% the cost of the sailing camp.
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Partial ScholarshipsFamilies with a combined household income of less than $100,000 qualify for a Partial Scholarship, which covers 25% of the cost of sailing camp.
Others that do not qualify under income guidelines but have special circumstances and are in need are encouraged to apply. |