2023 Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!
Our summer camps are a great introduction to water safety and the world of sailing and water sport for kids and youth! Camps are available for a wide range of ages and ability levels. See below for program descriptions.
All courses run from 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday, including holiday Mondays. Supervision is available from 8:45 am until 4:15 pm at the Old Mill Boathouse.
2023 Program Schedule
Kids FUNdamentals
These summer camps are all about learning how to have fun and be safe on the water! Coaches are specially trained in delivering age appropriate programs. Sailors will participate in games, arts and crafts, and other outdoor activities both on-water and in the park.
Wetfeet
Ages: 4 to 6
Prerequisite: None
Wetfeet is a one week, half day program for children ages 4 to 6. Our youngest sailors will learn water safety and basic sailing skills in a safe and fun environment. Whether they are exploring the inlet, or on a treasure hunt for a pirate’s lost gold, these sailors learn that being safe on the water with friends is fun!
Half-day AM and PM options available for Wetfeet only
Juniors
Ages: 7 to 9
Prerequisite: None
Juniors is a one week program, designed for children ages 7 to 9. Sailors will learn how to steer and adjust sails; new skills that will help them explore the inlet, learn about our marine wildlife, and complete a quest for the pirates of Rocky Point!
Girl Power
Ages: 7 to 9
Prerequisite: Girls Only
Girl Power is a one week program for girls ages 7 to 9, designed to encourage and empower our young female sailors. Similar to Juniors, sailors will learn sailing skills to explore and play on our local waters. This program teaches confidence, independence, and how to have fun on the water in an all-female environment!
Youth Learn-To-Sail
Youth Learn-To-Sail programs are the perfect summer camps for youth ages 9 to 17, with little to no sailing experience! Explore the inlet this summer; build new skills with us through outdoor games, activities, and fun!
These programs create a safe and fun environment for youth to learn how to sail, and make lifelong friends in the process.
Opti Sailing
Ages: 9 to 12
Prerequisite: None
This one-week program, designed for youth ages 9 to 12, allows sailors the opportunity to work towards Sail Canada’s CANSail 1 certification. It is designed for individuals with little to no sailing experience, or sailors who have previously taken a wetfeet, juniors, or girl power sailing camp.
CANSail 1 teaches sailors the fundamental sailing skills; steering, sheeting sails, balance in a boat, and boat handling on all points of sail.
Sailor learn in the Optimist Dinghy, which may be sailed solo or with another sailor. Due to a smaller sail area, it is recommended that sailors weigh less than 120lbs.
CANSail 1/2
Ages: 11 to 17
Prerequisite: None
This two-week program, designed for youth ages 11 to 17, will allow sailors the opportunity to work towards Sail Canada’s CANSail 1 and 2 certification. It is designed for individuals with little to no sailing experience.
CANSail 1 teaches sailors the fundamental sailing skills; steering, sheeting sails, balance in a boat, and boat handling on all points of sail.
CANSail 2 teaches sailors to adjust their bodies and boats for changes in direction and wind speed while sailing, and to perform boat-handling maneuvers in a controlled manner.
Sailors learn in the C420 Dinghy, a small training dinghy sailed in teams of three.
Youth Advanced Sailing
These summer camps are designed for youth ages 11 to 18, who have completed their CANSail 2 certification. Youth advanced programs introduce a new level of sailing skills; refined boat handling, tactics, strategy, and sailing a race course. Programs are run using C420 and Laser Dinghies.
CANSail 3/4
Ages: 11 to 18
Prerequisite: CANSail 2 certification
This two-week program, for youth ages 11-18, teaches sailors how to sail FAST. Sailors will have the opportunity to work towards their CANSail 3 or 4 certification. Intermediate skills covered include refined boat handling, accelerating on a start line, racing around a course, and even how to sail backwards!
CANSail 3 teaches sailors to integrate the fundamental boat handling and balance with basic race tactics and strategy. Sailors are exposed to a greater variety of conditions.
CANSail 4 teaches sailors to perform advanced boat handling skills in a variety of conditions. Sailors can successfully execute maneuvers for tactical and strategic purposes.
CANSail 4/5
Ages: 11 to 18
Prerequisite: CANSail 3 certification
This two-week program, for youth ages 11-18, teaches sailors how to succeed in a competitive racing environment. Sailors will have the opportunity to work towards their CANSail 4 or 5 certification. Advanced racing skills covered include advanced racing tactics, developing a race strategy, and advanced boat handling around all areas of a race course.
CANSail 4 teaches sailors to perform advanced boat handling skills in a variety of conditions. Sailors can successfully execute maneuvers for tactical and strategic purposes.
CANSail 5 fully integrates boat handling with tactics and strategy in all conditions, around all points of a race course.
Leadership
Youth Leadership
Ages: 12 to 18
Prerequisite: CANSail 3 certification
This program is a leadership development course for sailors who have completed their CANSail 3, and are interested in becoming involved at the club. Youth Leaders will learn how to safely and responsibly assist beginner sailors on-land and on-water; becoming confident in skills such as hands-on sailing instruction, leading on-land games and activities, and dinghy capsize recovery.
This course offers sailors the opportunity to receive their First-Aid and CPR-C certifications, as well as their Pleasure Craft Operator Card (Boating License). These certifications are prerequisites for those who may be interested in becoming sailing instructors in the future.
Previously known as volunteer training, successful completion of this course is required in order to volunteer at RPSA Summer Camps.
Program Registration
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