This is Knot Your Typical Youth Summer Sailing Camp!
Youth summer sailing is now in Newport News! We partnered with our nonprofit organization, Coastal Shores Inc., to offer youth Sumer sailing camp in Hampton Roads. Our camp is open to the public and is for ages 5 to 13. No matter if child has never seen a boat before or has spent some time on the water, this is a summer camp that your child can learn and have fun to promote lifelong sailing skills.
Break out your pirate gear and your best pirate talk for Pirate Days on Wednesdays! We will even have Parent Day on Friday so parents can come take pictures of their kids, while they show off their new sailing skills! Check out the Sumer Camp Handbook below for complete details about these exciting days!
Forms
Registration
Registration is live for our youth summer sailing camp in Newport News! If you are using a credit card, there will be a 3% processing fee. If you are paying by cash or check, please note we will only hold your spot for 7 days. If we do not receive payment within those 7 days, your slot will be forfeited. Also, if you are registering more than one child, you need to complete separate registration forms for multiple children.
Registration is closed for 2021. Check back in January 2022 for Summer 2022 information!
Classes
River Guppies: Ages 5 – 7
River Otters: Ages 8 – 13
Times
8:30am – 3:30pm
Prices
Early Bird Registration
(Before April 30th): $250
Regular Registration: $275
Youth Summer Sailing Camp at Deep Creek Landing in Newport News
Your child will experience the James River like never before! Classes run from 8:30am to 3:30pm. We will break for lunch typically around noon. You may pack your sailor a lunch or pre-purchase a Snack Pack from our Ship Store for just $5/day (we will try to accommodate every food allergy, but please speak to the General Manager first). We recommend River Guppies bring a snack in addition to lunch.
Our sailing instructors are US Sailing Instructor Level 1 certified, CPR and First Aid certified, and US Center SafeSport certified. Our General Manager is US Sailing Coaching Level 3 certified, CPR and First Aid certified, and US Center SafeSport certified.
Cancellation Policy
Course fees are refundable no later than two weeks prior to the start of your sailor’s session. No refunds will be made for missed days or dismissal from the program for disciplinary reasons. If you find someone to take your slot prior to the start of camp, you will receive a refund minus a $50 processing fee.
Kids are never too young to start sailing, especially at our summer camp! River Guppies are for 5 to 7 year olds and is an introductory class for soon-to-be sailors. The primary focus is fun while gaining confidence on the water. Sailors will be sailing on our Optimists. You may sign up for just one week or multiple weeks. Class minimum of 3 sailors in order to host the class.
Sessions:
Week 2: June 28 – July 2
Week 4: July 19 – July 23
Week 6: August 2 – August 6
We have many people who reserve our space during the week to host corporate events, club meetings or to teach classes. We recognize the importance of providing a centrally located, upscale environment for these types of events and we are proud to provide them for your use. Our mid-week rates are competitive at $550.00 for use of the facility from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. this package does not include the use of the bridal suite.
Swim Test: All sailors must pass a 50 yard swim test and 3 minute water tread. For the River Guppies, this test will be done with life jackets on at all times. River Otters must demonstrate skills without a life jacket on.
Items Needed for Camp: sunscreen and sunscreen stick, reusable water bottle, neck gator/buff/mask (neck gaitor/buff is preferred as it will not be a drowning hazard if there is a capsize), US Coast Guard approved life jacket with a whistle, closed-toe shoes (Crocs acceptable), bathing suit and clothing for outdoors, a towel, and a lunch (if not pre-purchasing from the Ship Store).
