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A Program of Sailing Instruction for Youngsters in Island Heights, Toms River, New Jersey

We are a full-service sailing center with great facilities and great boats.

Plus we are in an ideal location -- safe waters, a beautiful town and near to all the attractions of Ocean County.

2010 Kids Summer Programs

New Facility Open for 2010 Season

Now Teaching over 400 kids annually!

 

Aqua Adventure Camp (Ages 8-16)

Join us on a five day adventure of sailing, kayaking, banana boat riding, water trampoline jumping and more!
Each day your child will be exposed to a different water activity that challenges strength, agility and intellect
while supervised by a certified sailing or kayak instructor. Our waterfront location on the Toms River provides a fun
environment to experience a variety water sports.

 

Cost: $190

Week: July 5th – July 9th

 5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           9:00am-12:00pm

Week: July 5th – July 9th

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           1:00pm-4:00pm

 Week: Aug 2nd – Aug 6th

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           9:00am-12:00pm

Week: Aug 2nd – Aug 6th

 5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           1:00pm-4:00pm

 

Snapper Sailing (Ages 5-8)

Introduce your child to the wonderful world of sailing in the safety of a keelboat that cannot turn over.
Our certified instructors will keep them entertained by combining a variety of water activities like banana boat riding,
water trampoline jumping, and more.

 

Cost: $190

Week: July 5th – July 9th

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           9:00am-12:00pm

Week: July 5th – July 9th

 5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           1:00pm-4:00pm

Week: Aug 2nd – Aug 6th

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           9:00am-12:00pm

 Week: Aug 2nd – Aug 6th

 5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           1:00pm-4:00pm

 

Kids Can Sail I (Ages 8-16)

The water is our classroom! Join us on a five-day adventure that teaches students the “FUN”damentals of sailing.
Kids will be in a boat learning how to sail on their first day! A certified sailing instructor will give lessons on the basics of
sailing in the safety of a keelboat that cannot turn over.

 

Cost: $190

Week: July 12th – July 16th

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           9:00am-12:00pm

Week: July 12th – July 16th

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           1:00pm-4:00pm

Week:  Aug 9th – Aug 13th

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           9:00am-12:00pm

Week:  Aug 9th – Aug 13th

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           1:00pm-4:00pm

 

Kids Can Sail II (Ages 8-16)

Prerequisite: Kids Can Sail I or prior sailing experience

Continue to build on your sailing skills and gain experience on a larger keelboat with a wheel!
Students will focus on the finer points of sailing including navigation and intermediate sailing maneuvers
with a certified sailing instructor.

 

Cost: $190

Week: July 19th – July 23rd

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           9:00am-12:00pm

 Week: July 19th – July 23rd

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           1:00pm-4:00pm

 Week: Aug 16th – Aug 20th

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           9:00am-12:00pm

 Week: Aug 16th – Aug 20th

5 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           1:00pm-4:00pm

 

Kids Can Sail III (Ages 8-16)

Prerequisite: Kids Can Sail I & II or prior small boat sailing experience

Experience the thrill of sailing a 10’ dinghy single handedly! This five day course will provide a unique
non-competitive experience where children can build confidence. They will learn how to sail a performance
dinghy known for its stability and safety while supervised by a certified sailing Instructor.

 

Cost: $380

Week: July 26th – July 30th

 5 Sessions                                   M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           9:00am-3:00pm

 Week: Aug 23rd – Aug 27th

 5 Sessions                                   M,Tu,Wd,Th,Fr           9:00am-3:00pm

 

Boy Scout Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge

& Girl Scout Smooth Sailing Interest Project

Scouts can achieve this badge or project in two days! Each day your scout will review all on-the-water and safety
elements for the badge or project.  Every scout will get a chance to sail as a crewmember and as a skipper. 

 

Cost: $720 per boat (4-6 Scouts)

Week: Any weekday during July or August (call to schedule)

 2 Sessions                                         Any weekday             9:00am-4:00pm

 

General Information

Our NEW Sailing Center and waterfront location on the Toms River provides a fun environment to experience a variety of water sports.  Children participating in any of our Kids Programs must know how to swim and be between the ages of 5-8 or 8-16 years old depending on the program.  All children will be outfitted with a life vest and water shoes.  Children should bring a bottle of water, hat, sunglasses, sun block, dry clothes, a towel and a lunch on any full day of class. Your child will be supervised by an instructor certified to teach recreational sailing or kayaking.

 Class held rain or shine, wind or no wind! No make-up days available.

 Attend one of our scheduled group classes or create your own private group of 4-6 kids and you choose the dates!  Custom Sailing & Aqua Adventure Camps available upon request (up to 60 kids) for a minimum of 3 hours up to one week.

Call for details…

 Kids should:


 

·        Bring a Lunch on any full day of class

·        Bring a Bottle of water

·        Wear a Hat

·        Wear Sun Glasses

·        Bring Sun block/Lip Balm

·        Wear Shoes that can get wet & are not scuffing (white or light tan soles) as the decks of the boats are white; otherwise we   will provide water/boat shoes for those that would like them

·        Wear Shorts, T-shirt, & a Bathing Suit 

·        Bring a light sweat shirt or long sleeve shirt

·        Bring a Light rain or water resistant jacket

·        Bring a Change of clothes in case they get wet (including undergarments as they will arrive in a bathing suit)

·        Bring a Towel