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If you have any questions about course descriptions, where to place your child, or if you would like to alter or refund a registration:  please email  [email protected]

2024 SESSION SCHEDULE (one session equals one week)
1.  SESSION 1: June 17-21
2.  SESSION 2: June 24-28
3.  SESSION 3: July 8-12
4.  SESSION 4: July 15-19
5.  SESSION 5: July 22-26
6.  SESSION 6: July 29 - August 2
7.  SESSION 7: August 5 - August 9

Full-Day (Camp) Sessions 1-7:  are one week, Monday - Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
A Lunch Program is available for Camp Students.

This program is a Full-Day sailing educational experience. First year sailing students will be taking the Beginner level curriculum to help them understand the basics of sailing. More advanced Camp participants will be involved in our Explorers and Advanced Racing programs (dependent on the students sailing proficiency). All camp participants will be asked to take a swim test when they begin their program. This test is designed to assess the student’s comfort in the water.

Half-Day Sessions  1-7:  are offered in the morning shift (8:30am - 12pm), with the exception of KinderSail, which is offered in both morning and afternoon shifts. 
Half-Day Lessons are offered in Beginner, Explorer and Advanced Racing.  No lunch is offered for Half-Day Lessons.
Multiple weeks can be selected and students can move into a different level class at any time based on their skill level and instructor recommendation.  There is no Lunch Program option with Half-Day Session

COURSE LEVEL CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS for 2024

BEGINNER   
Ages 7 - 17, Offered in Half-Day Mornings (8:30am - Noon) or Full-Day Camp (8:30am - 4:30pm)
This program is designed for first year sailors, teaching them to sail in a fun and safe environment. Our Beginner Sailing Class is perfect for ages 7-14 years. No sailing experience is necessary. Students will learn sailing terminology, basic sailing skills and how to be safe on the water. Students are required to pass a swim test to assess their comfort in water. Students are expected to have basic swimming skills to participate in this program. 
Sailing platform may include IDEAL 18 and O’pen Skiff 

EXPLORER (Intermediate level)
Ages 7-14, Completion of Beginner Session or skill placement.  Offered in Half-Day Mornings (8:30am - Noon) or Full-Day Camp (8:30am - 4:30pm)
This program is designed to use sailing to explore the world around us. Sailing is constantly moving science and technology forward. It has also been a part of our collective history for thousands of years. In this program we will be exploring sailing and how it has allowed humans to move throughout our world. We will also be using sailing to explore the environment around us here in Milwaukee. Each session will culminate with a fun race series to close out the week. 
Sailing Platforms: Ideal 18, O’pen Skiff, C420, and Laser/ILCA Dinghy

RACE ACADEMY (Monday - Wednesday - Friday) 
Completion of Beginners or Skill Placement. Offered in Half-Day Mornings (8:30am - Noon) or Full-Day Camp (8:30am - 4:30pm)
This program is designed for students interested in taking their sailing skills to the next level through learning how to race sailboats. Students will learn racing logistics, be introduced to race strategy and gain a knowledge of racing rules. Students will also learn how to handle their boats in a racing environment. Students that meet adequate proficiency will also be invited to participate in racing events such as Tuesday night dinghy racing and local regattas. Students will be expected to demonstrate a general knowledge of boat rigging, boat handling and have an interest in racing to participate in this program. This class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday per weekly session. 
Sailing Platforms: Laser/ILCA Dinghy, C420 and O’pen Skiff 

RACE TEAM (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Completion of Race Academy or Skill Placement. Offered in Half-Day Mornings (8:30am - Noon) or Full-Day Camp (8:30am - 4:30pm)
This program is designed for students interested in taking their sailboat racing skills to the next level through local and regional sailing competitions. Students will learn racing strategy, advanced sailing techniques, and racing rules. Students that meet adequate proficiency will also be invited to participate in racing events such as Tuesday night dinghy racing and regional regattas. Students will be expected to demonstrate general knowledge of logistics of a sailboat race, boat handling and boat upkeep to participate in this program. This class meets Tuesday and Thursday per weekly session.  
Sailing Platforms: Laser/ILCA Dinghy, C420

PATH TO RACING  
Ages 12-17, Offered in Half-Day Mornings (8:30am - Noon) or Full-Day Camp (8:30am - 4:30pm)
This program is designed for our older beginner sailors that are interested in sailboat racing. This course requires some past experience and students will be assessed on their sailing proficiency prior to entering the session. This class is perfect for ages 12-17 years. Students will learn sailing terminology, basic sailing skills and how to be safe on the water. Students are required to pass a swim test to assess their comfort in water and expected to be able to swim to participate in this program. 
Sailing platform may include IDEAL 18, Club 420, and Laser/ILCA Dinghy

PROGRAM FEES 2024   | Member Fee | Public Fee

Full-Day Sailing Camp    $280.00 MYC Member Fee | $315.00 Public Fee
Half-Day Morning Lessons   $145.00  MYC Member Fee | $165.00 Public Fee
KinderSail   $135.00 MYC Member Fee | $155.00 Public Fee
Race Academy (Mon-Wed-Fri)   $280.00 MYC Member Fee | $315 Public Fee
Race Team  (Tuesday and Thursday)  $280.00 MYC Member Fee | $315 Public Fee

WHAT TO BRING
Important!  Students must pass a swim test the first day of class. Students should wear a swimsuit and bring a change of clothing.
1. Life Jacket (mandatory)
2. Change of Clothes (especially first day)
3. Water Bottle
4. Sunscreen
5. Snacks
6. Close-Toed Shoes
7. Towel

CANCELATION POLICY:  A full refund will be given if notice of cancellation is given in writing to [email protected] prior to 7 days of the each session starting.