Sailing Camp in New England

Your kids will never get bored at sailing camp!

But first, they'll tell all their friends about the awesome summer
they're gonna have. You might even get a few of their best buddies
to join them.

It's a wonderful way to learn other things besides sailing.
Enjoyable teamwork plays a big part in building character.
The fact that it's fun, makes a lasting impression.

In many ways, the experiences we have when we're 8-15 years old
shape our ability to handle challenges. It's funny how one small success
opens up a world of .... anything is possible!

Leadership skills begin with the first few steps of self-confidence.
My daughter loves the water, learned life-saving and went on to earn
extra money as a life-guard and camp counselor.

Recommended Programs

What you can expect from any of the programs we recommend is
good coaching. That, together with a safety-first approach and a lot
of healthy activities.

• Atlantic Challenge
  Several levels of training are available for young people from 8 years up. A remarkable combination of sailing and seamanship skills are taught that encourage advancement to internship.
  • Classes for youngsters include special events with traditional boats.
    
  • Adult sailing, Boat Building and Apprenticeship programs.
    
  • Full and half-day sailing classes start in late June for beginners.

  Atlantic Challenge in Rockland Harbor Maine.

• Joseph Conrad Summer Camp
  The sleep-away camp at Mystic Seaport starts in June for boys and girls 10-15 years of age. Youngsters bunk aboard the historic Danish training ship, Joseph Conrad, with daily sailing classes in small boats.
  • Older students can learn seamanship aboard the Brilliant, a 62 foot schooner equipt for ocean voyaging.
  • Sailing Assistant and Camp Counselor Programs.

  Summer Sailing Camp Testimonial Video

  Learn more about Sailing Camp at Mystic Seaport

• Schooner Ernestina
  The Ernestina provides several day-sail and overnight educational programs for kids sixth grade and up. With this official vessel of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the organization partners with several New England colleges, the Environmental Roundtable and other learning groups.

  This one hundred year old schooner is a designated National Historic Landmark. Five day cruises visit coastal communities and teach our marine ecology and maritime heritage. Hands-on workshops are targeted for 4th and 5th graders at dockside, with cruises available for older age groups.

  Schooner Ernestina Sailing Camp Programs