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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.

   
Courses  -- 2008

Aqua Adventure Camp (New!)

Join us on a fun-filled adventure of sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, tubing, and swimming.  Each day your child will be exposed to a different water sport that challenges strength, agility and intellect.   

Cost: $190

Click Here for On-Line Reservation System & Calendar.

3 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd                     9:00am-12:00pm

1 Session                                           Th                                9:00am-3:00pm

or

3 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd                     1:00pm-4:00pm

1 Session                                           Fr                                9:00am-3:00pm

 

Kids Can Sail I

The water is our classroom!  Come learn the “fun”damentals of sailing on the safety of a small keelboat that cannot turn over.  Each day your child will receive on-the-water sailing instruction including knot tying and basic sailing maneuvers. 

Cost: $190

Click Here for On-Line Reservation System & Calendar.

3 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd                     9:00am-12:00pm

1 Session                                           Th                                9:00am-3:00pm

or

3 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd                     1:00pm-4:00pm

1 Session                                           Fr                                9:00am-3:00pm

 

Kids Can Sail II

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.  Each day your child will focus on the finer points of sailing including navigation and intermediate sailing maneuvers. 

 Cost: $190

Click Here for On-Line Reservation System & Calendar.                                                   

3 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd                     9:00am-12:00pm

1 Session                                           Th                                9:00am-3:00pm

or

3 Sessions                                         M,Tu,Wd                     1:00pm-4:00pm

1 Session                                           Fr                                9:00am-3:00pm

 

Kids Can Sail III (New!)

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

Experience the thrill of sailing a 10’ dinghy single handedly!  Each day your child will build their confidence in a unique non-competitive environment sailing on a dinghy with a centerboard known for its stability. 

Cost: $330

Click Here for On-Line Reservation System & Calendar. 

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

 

Girl Scout Aqua Adventure Camp (New!)

Join us on a fun-filled adventure of sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, tubing, and swimming.  Each day your Girl Scout will be exposed to a different water sport that challenges strength, agility and intellect. 

Cost: $260

Week:  July 21st – 25th (Sign up directly with Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore only) 

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

Sign up directly through the Girl Scouts  --  http://www.campamityacres.com/order.php  (click on url)

General Information

Our waterfront location on the Toms River provides a fun environment to experience a variety water sports.  Children participating in any of our Kids Programs must know how to swim and be between the ages of 9-16 years old.  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 canoeing and kayaking.  

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… 

Scholarship Funds May be Available for Children’s Groups or Individuals

 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