Summer Camp

Our Summer Camp format offers great opportunities for fun and growth with a highly structured curriculum that allows stepped progression through a variety of opportunities for beginner, racing or cruising minded sailors.

We are currently accepting applications for our summer 2024 camps.
There has never been a more important time to offer youth healthy, outdoor activities to relieve stress, socialize, and provide much-needed fun, learning structure and exercise. Please share our many healthy, summer outdoor youth sailing and paddling camps and lesson opportunities with your friends, neighbors, and colleagues with kids (and adults) looking to get outside, have fun, and enjoy an Ocean State adventure right in your own backyard.

Traffic Update

NEW – Early Drop-off, Late Pick-up, and Adult Sailing & Paddling Options
While we are currently experiencing only minor traffic delays during peak times, we understand your frustration! We’ve added early student drop-off and late pick-up options to help provide a buffer for those “unexpected” delays with Washington Bridge traffic. Plus we have very affordable adult sailing and paddling options for you to “stay and play” with your child after camp or work.

Please Bring:
– Good Health – Don’t come if you’re sick
– Lifejacket – USCG Type III (limited, PFDs available) West Marine
– Backpack or duffel (labeled with name)
– Hand sanitizer
– Re-usable water bottle – filled! (no plastic, single-use bottles!)
– Sunscreen (not to be shared)
– Healthy, non-perishable lunch (no nuts/nut products please)
– All trash is pack-in/pack-out
– Closed-toe shoes (no bare feet or flip-flops)
– Sunglasses, hat, and other sun protection
– Layered clothes for cooler temperatures on the water
– Change of dry clothes and a towel
– Don’t bring jewelry, electronics, or anything that you value
– CBC is not responsible for any lost, immersed, or stolen items

Drop-Off/Pick-Up:
– 109 India St. (Portugal Pkwy), Providence, RI 02903
– Sign-in/Sign-out is in front of our Community Boating Center building
– EcoAdventure sign-in is 8:30 am
– EcoAdventure sign-out is 3:00 pm
– KidSail sign-in is 8:45 am
– KidSail sign-out is 3:15
– TeenSail sign-in is 9:00 am
– TeenSail sign-out is 3:30 pm
– All classes are offered early drop-off (8:30 am earliest) or late pick-up (4:00 pm latest) for unexpected Washington Bridge traffic delays
– Note: While we do our very best to hold to pick-up times, unlike pulling a player off a soccer field, our program harnesses daily dynamic winds/tides that from time-to-time may extend our day slightly. Thank you for your understanding!

Inclement Weather:
We all know it’s not easy running a summer camp (or being a parent/guardian) but we are thrilled to be able to get your children out of the house and offer an exciting outdoor experience. When the sun is shining (or mostly shining) sailing and paddling in the Ocean State is hard to beat. However, days that are forecast to be all-day storm events can be challenging for our indoor capacity. If you are in a position to keep your child home on bad weather days (forecast and communicated by us at least a day ahead) we would appreciate your flexibility in helping us reduce the number of youth on-site that day. We understand this is not ideal, and may not be possible for some families, but appreciate your help and understanding.

How To Sign-Up
Designed for student comfort and flexibility, our multiple sessions and personal skill evaluations allow your child to jump right in or sign-up with friends of any skill level, in any session, all season long.

Note: Our youth classes sell out quickly! Check inventory prior to joining by checking for “SOLD OUT!” next to each class that you are interested in.

A) Select CBC Youth Membership
CBC Youth Membership ($25, 1 youth, age 8-16) is required prior to adding classes online. Anyone can join!
– Swimming proficiency (50 yrds.) required. Self-attestation included in “terms & conditions” in waiver of your online order.

B) Choose a Class
Our many sessions make it easy to create a custom learning schedule, or mesh with your family, work, or vacation plans.

EcoAdventure Camps – 1 week

Fun, flexible, one-week format, daily sailing and paddling adventures. Through guided excursions and hands-on experiments, we’ll explore how environmental choices we make on land affect our impact on the sea. We embrace the science of the sea, help protect it from seen and unseen threats, and learn how current behavior affects future outcomes.

Paddleboarding

EcoAdventure Summer Camp
(ages 8-11 & 12-16)

Join the fun & adventure with daily sailing, kayaking, or paddleboarding. We’ll take long-distance picnic cruises, enjoy fun on-the-water games & scavenger hunts, and experience hands-on environmental lessons.

  • On-the-water, taught in 14’ sailboats, kayaks, & paddleboards!
  • Prerequisite**: CBC Youth Membership, Age 8-11 & 12-16
  • Course goal: Flexible, 1-week schedule of water adventures
  • Course fee: $365.00 (meets 5 days/wk. for 1 week only)

Sessions (age 8-11):

ECO-Y1, 6/17 – 6/21, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW!
ECO-Y2, 6/24 – 6/28, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW!
ECO-Y3*, 7/01 – 7/05, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
ECO-Y4, 7/08 – 7/12, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW!
ECO-Y5, 7/15 – 7/19, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
ECO-Y6, 7/22 – 7/26, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW!
ECO-Y7, 7/29 – 8/02, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW!
ECO-Y8, 8/05 – 8/09, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
ECO-Y9, 8/12 – 8/16, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW!

Note:
*ECO-Y3 no class 7/4 (4th of July) Price discounted accordingly.
**Swimming proficiency (50 yrd.) required. Self-attestation included in terms & conditions of online order.
Prefer paper? Download our application package

Sessions (age 12-16):

ECO-T1, 6/17 – 6/21, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
ECO-T2, 6/24 – 6/28, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
ECO-T3*, 7/01 – 7/05, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
ECO-T4, 7/08 – 7/12, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
ECO-T5, 7/15 – 7/19, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
ECO-T6, 7/22 – 7/26, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW!
ECO-T7, 7/29 – 8/02, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW! – SOLD OUT!
ECO-T8, 8/05 – 8/09, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW!
ECO-T9, 8/12 – 8/16, M-F, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM – REGISTER NOW! 

Note:
*ECO-T3 no class 7/4 (4th of July) Price discounted accordingly.
**Swimming proficiency (50 yrd.) required. Self-attestation included in terms & conditions of online order.
Prefer paper? Download our application package

Learn To Sail Camps – 2 weeks

Hands-on, intensive, & fun two-week format, small boat sailing lessons.
Sailing requires an unmatched mix of physical skills, intelligence, sound judgment, self-reliance and responsibility for vessel, crew and self. We ensure students enjoy the challenge and fun of sailing and instill the principles of sportsmanship, leadership, & self-reliance in all of our youth.

Support

KidSail
(ages 8-11)

We use kid-sized boats, fun games, and lots of encouragement in a progression from basic instruction to more refined sailing skills.

  • On-the-water, taught in 14’ sailboats, kayaks, & paddleboards!
  • Prerequisite**: CBC Youth Membership, Age 8-11
  • Course goal: Introduction to sailing & paddling
  • Course fee: $775.00 (meets 5 days/wk. for 2 weeks)

Sessions:

KDS-Y1*, 6/24 – 7/05, M-F, 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
KDS-Y2, 7/08 – 7/19, M-F, 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
KDS-Y3, 7/22 – 8/02, M-F, 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
KDS-Y4, 8/05 – 8/16, M-F, 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM – REGISTER NOW! 

Note:
*KDS-Y1 no class 7/4 (4th of July)
**Swimming proficiency (50 yrd.) required. Self-attestation included in terms & conditions of online order.
Prefer paper? Download our application package

TeenSail

TeenSail
(ages 12-16)

Empower your teen to skipper a 14’ boat on their own and watch their confidence soar! Advanced sailors may be invited for instructor training.

  • On-the-water, taught in 14’ sailboats, kayaks, & paddleboards!
  • Prerequisite**: CBC Youth Membership, Age 12-16**
  • Course goal: Sailing & paddling confidence
  • Course fee: $775.00 (meets 5 days/wk. for 2 weeks)

Sessions:

TNS-Y1*, 6/24 – 7/05, M-F, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
TNS-Y2, 7/08 – 7/19, M-F, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
TNS-Y3, 7/22 – 8/02, M-F, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
TNS-Y4, 8/05 – 8/16, M-F, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM – REGISTER NOW!

Note:
*TNS-Y1 no class 7/4 (4th of July)
***Advanced students may be invited for instructor or training.
***Swimming proficiency (50 yrd.) required. Self-attestation included in terms & conditions of online order.
Prefer paper? Download our application package

Beginner Racing

Racing/ Junior Instructor Training
(ages 12-17*)

CBC rising stars are invited to race and train as Junior Instructors. Friendly, fun, and fast racing is the best way to advance your boat-handling skills and learn from others. We take the intimidation of rules and pressure-to-perform out of the mix with an emphasis on fun. Racers learn starts, tactical tips, and winning strategies to establish competitive sailing as a lifelong interest.

  • On-the-water, taught in RS Zests
  • Prerequisite**: CBC Youth Membership, Director approval, Age 12-17**
  • Course goal: Speed
  • Course fee: $775.00 (meets 5 days/wk. for 2 weeks)

Sessions:

RAC-Y1*, 6/24 – 7/05, M-F, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
RAC-Y2, 7/08 – 7/19, M-F, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
RAC-Y3, 7/22 – 8/02, M-F, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM – REGISTER NOW! 
RAC-Y4, 8/05 – 8/16, M-F, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM – REGISTER NOW!

Note:
*RAC-Y1 no class 7/4 (4th of July)
**Advanced students may be invited for instructor or training.
***Swimming proficiency (50 yrd.) required. Self-attestation included in terms & conditions of online order.
Prefer paper? Download our application package

Private Lessons

Offered to members who do not have an available schedule to enroll in one of our classes. Available at a rate of $75 per hour with a required two hour minimum per session. All private lessons must be scheduled with the Director.

Please Note:
All class times and fees subject to change without notice.
All sailing and paddling privileges subject to weather and equipment availability.

EcoAdventure Skills Progression

CBC instructors evaluate your child’s skill level each session. Once confident in the skills required, he/she will be advanced to the next level. Most students require at least two, 1-week sessions per level prior to advancing.

SeaSteward
Going green starts ashore. SeaStewards explore how the environmental choices we make on land affect our impact on the sea.
WaterWatcher
Water covers over 70% of our “Blue” planet. WaterWatchers embrace the science of the sea and help protect it from seen and unseen threats.
SailingStar
Global climate change affects local sailors. SailingStars have a vested interest in learning how current behavior will affect future outcomes.
Instructor
Teaching is much more than sharing knowledge. Instructors serve as key environmental mentors and refine and explore skills and career paths.
Ambassador
Sailors are the ultimate ambassadors for the sport and for protecting the waters we all sail on.

Learn To Sail Skills Progression

CBC instructors evaluate your child’s skill level each session. Once confident in the skills required, he/she will be advanced to the next level. Most students require at least two, 2-week sessions per level prior to advancing. Everyone receives an award to display his/her achievement.

Green – Beginner
“Green” beginners introduced to the power of the wind and basic sailing skills. Students learn safety, nomenclature, rigging, sail handling, and steering a course.
Blue – Intermediate
Learn reinforced basics and master upwind sailing, learn to navigate, read charts, anchor, and other skills needed to enjoy the freedom and excitement of blue-water sailing.
Yellow – Advanced
These rising stars have a bright future. We’ll focus on sail trim and go-fast performance tips. It’s not unusual to find kids who never excelled in any other activity often “find their niche” in sailing.
Orange – Jr. Instructor
Teaching is the ultimate way to give back to the sport. Those who share their passion for wind and sea and master the mechanics of sailing are rewarded with a new sense of self worth and accomplishment.
Red – Racing
We take the intimidation of complex rules and pressure out of the mix with an emphasis on fun. Racers learn tactics and strategies to establish competitive sailing as a lifelong interest. A “need for speed” hooks many sailors for life.

Sailorships

“Sailorships” for reduced tuition are offered to qualified youth. Application forms available for download, or at CBC.