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your child experience the thrills of sailing at our fun one week Kids Sailing Camps. In
this introductory class, children 8 - 14 years old, will enjoy learning the basics of
sailing, knot tying and seamanship aboard a variety of Sailing Center
boats. Groups of campers in each boat, along with their
instructor, will learn the joys of sailing, while navigating the
waters of Alamitos Bay.
This camp has been designed to provide
a positive outdoor experience in a fun, challenging environment that
will be appreciated for a lifetime. Goals for camp participants
include the mastery of basic sailing skills, a focus on safety,
appreciation for the outdoors and the ocean, development of social
skills, greater self-esteem in cooperative settings, the making of new
friends, and of course FUN!
A special graduation lunch and United
States Sailing Center Summer Camp T-shirt is included in the class
fee. Campers bring a hat, change of clothes, towel, snack and
sunscreen each day. A swim test will be given on the first day
of class.
Expectations for the Sailors
Schedule
Swim Test
Dates
General
Information
Cost
Contact Information
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a printable copy of the 2006 Kids Sailing Camp information and
Registration Form.
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Schedule |
Day 1 |
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Welcome |
Review of Camp Rules |
Snack Break |
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Sailing |
Rigging Demonstration |
Personal Gear Check |
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Swim Test |
Unrigging Demonstration |
Closing - Review |
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Day 2 - 5 |
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Each day will include
classroom time, rigging and unrigging, introduction and practice of
new skills and review of the day. Fun games and special events
will also be included each week. A complete schedule will be
available on the first day of class. |
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Dates:
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One Week Sessions
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Session 1 |
Aug. 20-24 |
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Session 2 |
Aug. 27-31 |
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Time:
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8:45 am to 12:30 pm
Supervision will be available 15 minutes before and
after camp. |
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Swim Test |
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Swim Test: All sailors are required to take a swim test on
the first day of class. This test is given in the bay water
adjacent to the Sailing Center Dock. Sailors, dressed in normal
sailing clothes, must be able to swim 75 feet in any manner, and tread
water for one minute without a life jacket or outside assistance to
pass the swim test. Remember to bring dry clothing to change
into afterwards.
Lifejacket: Each student
will be
provided with and must wear a USCG
approved Personal Flotation Device while on the docks or on the water.
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Expectations
for the Sailors |
Sailors should always:
* Follow Junior
Guidelines
* Be organized, be prepared and be responsible for their own
equipment.
* Help and encourage others - cooperate with and assist others
* Be polite on and off the water to instructors, volunteers and
other sailors
Sailors should
never:
* Swear at,
intimidate or harass anyone on or off the water
* Steal or borrow, without permission, anything that does not
belong to them.
* Knowingly damage or destroy Sailing Center property or
equipment
* Use controlled substances |
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General Information |
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Equipment:
Each sailor must bring a change of clothes, towel, hat, sunscreen, and
sunglasses to each session |
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Location:
Camp is located at the United States Sailing Center, 5489 E. Ocean
Blvd., Long Beach. Our phone number is 562-433-7939 |
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Lunches & Snacks:
Sailors are requested to bring a snack and a bottle of water daily.
A graduation lunch will be served on the last Friday of each camp
session. Parents and friends are welcome to join for for the
graduation. The parent/guest fee for additional graduation
lunches will be $9. |
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Participation and
Release Form: Each sailor must have a signed Participation
and signed Release form on file with the Sailing Center before being
allowed to participate in the camp. Forms are available at the
Sailing Center and at www. ussclb.org |
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Sign-in & Out
Procedures: Parents and/or guardians MUST sign their
children in and out of camp each day. |
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Camp Staff:
Our staff consists of individuals with extensive sailing experience,
most US SAILING certified and all have First Aid and CPR
certifications, who have a genuine interest in providing each sailor
with a rewarding summer experience. |
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Transportation; Each
sailor must have his/her own transportation to and from camp each day. |
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Cost |
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The program cost is |
$150/week |
Mastercard/Visa accepted.
Need based scholarships may be available. Contact the US Sailing
Center for information and an application. |
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Contact
Information |
For more information and
to receive a copy of the registration package please contact:
US Sailing Center
5489 East Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (562) 433-7939
Fax: (562) 433-3668 |
