YOUTH CAMPS
ages 12-17
Ages 12 - 17
New teen sailors or veteran youth sailors can start here to learn new skills, or to Sail, Paddle, Play!
- Sail, Paddle, Play:
- Sailing into STEM
- Adventure Camp
- Learn to Sail:
- Teen Beginner
- Youth Doublehand
- Teen Intermediate
- SB3 Sailing
- Laser Beginner
- Performance Sailing
- Lake Cruising
- Beginning Racing:
- Teen Racing

Teen Beginner
This repeatable camp is for younger teen sailors new to the sport. Taught in RS Quests, a 2-3 person sailing dinghy, Teen Beginner will teach sailing fundamentals and the teamwork (and fun!) of sailing a boat with multiple people.
*No camp on 7/4 – this session will be $468
Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
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6/23/2025 | 6/27/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
*6/30/2025 | *7/3/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
^7/7/2025 | ^7/11/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
7/14/2025 | 7/18 /2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
7/21/2025 | 7/25/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
7/28/2025 | 8/1/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/4/2025 | 8/8/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/11/2025 | 8/15/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/18/2025 | 8/22/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/25/2025 | 8/29/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
Adventure Camp
*No camp on 7/4 – this session will be $468
^8/11 – 8/15 session is for female identifying sailors only.
Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
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*6/30/2025 | *7/3/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
7/14/2025 | 7/18 /2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
7/28/2025 | 8/1/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
^8/11/2025 | ^8/15/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/25/2025 | 8/29/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
Teen Intermediate
Ages 13-17 (Prerequisite: Teen Beginner or equivalent.)
*No camp on 7/4 – this session will be $468
Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
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*6/30/2025 | *7/3/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
7/14/2025 | 7/18 /2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
7/28/2025 | 8/1/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/11/2025 | 8/15/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/25/2025 | 8/29/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
Keelboat Sailing
For sailors amply familiar with skills covered in Teen Beginner, this camp gets sailors working as a team on our performance keelboats, the SB3. With an on-board instructor, sailors will learn more complex sail controls, the different roles of a keelboat crew, and the basics of flying an asymmetrical spinnaker.
Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
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7/14/2025 | 7/18/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/4/2025 | 8/8/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
Laser Beginner
(Must weigh at least 95 lbs.)
Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
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7/7/2025 | 7/11/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
7/21/2025 | 7/25/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/4/2025 | 8/8/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/18/2025 | 8/22/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
Performance Sailing
(Must weigh at least 95 lbs.)
Take your sailing to the next level in our Performance Sailing Camp! This camp offers an exciting opportunity to sail a variety of high-performance boats and boards from the SSP fleet. Sailors will refine their technical skills, learning to handle these fast vessels with precision and control. Perfect for those eager to challenge themselves, this camp combines high-speed adventure with personal growth, helping sailors enhance their abilities and confidence on the water. Get ready for an exhilarating week of performance sailing!
Variety of boats – Lasers, c420s, Windsurfers, Hobie 16s, SB3s (wind dependant)
*No camp on 7/4 – this session will be $468
Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
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*6/30/2025 | *7/3/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/11/2025 | 8/15/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
Sailing into STEM
Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
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8/18/2025 | 8/22/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
Youth Doublehand
Ages 11-14 (Youth Beginner or Junior Explorers)
This camp is a next level step for a sailor who has taken Youth Beginner or Junior Explorers, who is in-between our Youth and Teen age ranges. Taught in our RS Feva dinghies, this camp introduces doublehanded sailing (two sailors per boat) at a basic level for kids wanting to learn more.
M-F 9am-4pm
*No camp on 7/4 – this session will be $468
Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
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*6/30/2025 | *7/3/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
7/14/2025 | 7/18/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
7/28/2025 | 8/1/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
8/11/2025 | 8/15/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
Lake Cruising
Ages 14-17 (Prerequisite: Teen Beginner)
Spend the week exploring Lake Washington on a J24. During this camp sailors will have the opportunity to learn the basics of navigating, anchoring and planning a trip around the lake. With an instructor on board, sailors will go to a new spot on the lake each day and plan the trip themselves. This experience will allow them to learn a new skill in sailing, one that can carry with them on bigger boats.
Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
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8/25/2025 | 8/29/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
Teen Racing
Ages 12-17 (Prerequisite: Teen Intermediate or SPYS.)
Sailors interested in learning more techniques on the Flying Junior (FJ), this camp will help you explore specific skills for FJ racing. In this camp, time will be spent learning the basics and proper skills to race an FJ. After taking this camp sailors will be able to roll tack, understand starts, have a more in depth understanding of the Rules of Racing and more.
Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
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7/7/2025 | 7/11/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |
Hobie 16
Ages 14-17 (Prerequisite: Laser, Performance, or Teen Intermediate)
For sailors confident in the basic skills covered in our Teen Beginner and Teen Intermediate programs, this week-long camp takes your sailing to the next level on the Hobie 16 catamaran. This camp focuses on performance sailing, teaching rigging, boat handling, and advanced techniques. Sailors will build their independence, confidence, and skills as they navigate the waters in a fast, agile catamaran. By the end of the week, campers will feel comfortable handling the Hobie 16 in various wind conditions while honing their sailing abilities for greater performance on the water.
Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
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7/21/2025 | 7/29/2025 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 | 16:00 |