FAQ’s

COVID-19 Safety Protocols

  • Maintaining safe social distancing protocols
  • Requiring that all participants and staff wear cloth masks on shore at all times. CSC face maks/buffs are available for purchase online or during check-in
  • Becuase masks cannot be worn on the water as they are a drowning hazard, we have shifted any programs that require more than 1 person per boat to have participants sign up in pairs with siblings or cohort-based friends. This is the only way we can safely have sailors together in small boats without increasing COVID exposure risk.
  • Pairs of children in camps will remain socially distant from any other pairings at all times both on and off the water.
  • Requiring that parents remain in their car at all times for pick up and drop off.
  • Instilling frequent use of hand sanitizer
  • Asking general health screening questions upon arrival and will have the ability to take temperatures
  • Enhanced cleaning of boats and gear after each use
  • Assigning individuals (or same-household groups) to one boat, with accompanying equipment to be used for the duration of the camp or class
  • Encourage the use of personal PFD’s and helmets. Each participant will use the same PFD and helmet during camps
  • Full daily credit will be refunded to any student that stays home sick
  • Group sizes will be limited to reflect the most updated recommendations and guidelines. 
  • To limit potential exposure during lunch and onshore time classes will have assigned staggered times and locations
  • Requiring that staff and participants who demonstrate any COVID-19 related symptoms remain at home
  • Junior Volunteers will be assigned to a specific group each week and interaction with other groups will be minimized.
  • Require that all participants bring enough water for the duration of the day to prevent the need for refilling water bottles. This will significantly decrease a “frequently touched surface” hotspot.

What is CSC's cancellation policy?

Cancellation Policy:

In order to keep our summer camps as safe as possible, we are being incredibly flexible with cancellations. If anyone has been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or is exhibiting any symptoms in the 14 days leading up to camp, please cancel your registration immediately. We are happy to try and reschedule your camp to a later date when it’s appropriate to attend if there’s space available, or if you prefer we can refund your full camp tuition in the form of a credit to use for future camps. This camp credit does NOT expire and can be carried over from one year to the next.

As a small nonprofit, we too are feeling the financial effects of this pandemic and want to weather this storm as best as possible. We truly hope that our community will take this into consideration prior to requesting any cash refunds. We do understand though that everyone’s financial situation is different and that a full refund may be the most fitting option given recent financial setbacks. However, if you do have it in your ability to take credit toward future camps instead, we hope that you will consider this option first.

To cancel your registration email admin@communitysailing.org, the participant’s full name, the camp that you are registered for, as well as a request for future credit or reasoning as to why you are in need of a cash refund. Cash refunds require review and approval from the Executive Director prior to being processed, which can take a few days and require a $25 cancellation fee. There is no cancellation fee or waiting period to process refunds as a credit toward future camps.

Informational Email Sent to Participants Prior to Camp

Hi There –

We are so excited to have your child  join us next week for camp next week! In order for us to keep everyone as safe as possible (since most of our campers are not yet eligible for vaccines), I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to thoroughly read this email prior to bringing your child to camp.

PLEASE NOTE: If your child OR any unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals in your household have exhibited ANY COVID-related symptoms in the last 14 days: DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO CAMP. 

​Inclement Weather – we are asking parents to monitor the weather and be prepared to pick up children in a timely manner if inclement weather is imminent. We will be texting parents in such a situation, so please be cognizant of this.

​Tipping – Our instructors work very hard to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our summer camps, which is no small feat amidst a pandemic and in this ever-challenging Colorado weather. If you feel that your child has had an exceptional experience in our camp, you are more than welcome to show that appreciation directly to our instructor. It is certainly not expected or required but is always appreciated.

​What to Bring:

  • Water – You will need to pack enough water for the whole day to help us limit higher-risk areas involved in water refill stations.
  • 2 cloth face coverings – neck gaiters/buffs or cloth masks are fine. We do require that you have 2 in case one is misplaced or in the case that someone uses a neck gaiter as it is traditionally intended and it gets wet.
  • Lunch, sunscreen, towel, and close-toed shoes (water shoes, crocs with a back strap, or old sneakers work great).
  • Highly recommended but not required – Personnel PFD and helmet (bike helmets are fine). We will be assigning each camper their personal PFDs and helmets to use for the week. These will be disinfected daily prior to being put away for the evening. Although it is definitely not mandatory, if you are able to provide your own, this would be recommended.

Knowing what camp your child is signed up for will help the check-in process immensely. So please refer to your original confirmation email for your camper’s registration information.

​Camp Hours: 9:00-3:30pm

FIRST DAY ONLY Staggered Check-In Times:

  • 8:50 am – Intro to Advanced OR Advanced Sailing Camp OR Buddy-Based Sailing Camp
  • 9:10 am – Intermediate OR SUP + Kayak

Once everyone is familiar with our check-in process and exact camp drop-off location, check-in will resume at 9:00 am for all camps for the remainder of the week.

​What to Expect on the first day:

Camp check-in will begin promptly to 8:50 am (specific directions to your check-in location below). At that time a CSC representative will greet. Please stay in your vehicle. If you are new to our camp, detailed directions to this location are at the bottom of this email. Upon arrival, the Camp Shore Director:

  • Will ask a few questions to complete our daily COVID health screening.
  • Will direct you to your exact camp drop-off area where their camp instructor will be waiting.
  • Parents or guardians (and anyone else NOT participating in camp) must REMAIN IN THEIR VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES.

Important General Information for All Camps:

  • If your child OR any unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals in your household has exhibited ANY COVID-related symptoms in the last 14 days: DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO CAMP. Prorated refunds will be provided to any participant that stays home for illness-related reasons. Thank you in advance for helping us do our due diligence to keep these youth safe.
  • Social distancing measures will remain in place between all campers as well as staff, with the exception of those who have been listed ahead of time as a pre-designated “Buddy-Pairing.”
  • FOR ALL CAMPS: Masks will be worn on shore at all times except for when eating or drinking, at which point everyone will remain at least 6 feet away from each other or 6 feet away from any other buddy-pairing.
  • FOR ALL CAMPS: Masks will NOT be worn while on the water, as this poses a significant danger if a boat capsizes and a child finds themselves attempting to breathe through a wet mask while swimming.
  • In the instance that a child is unable to or unwilling to follow COVID-related guidelines or camp rules, we will have to call you to pick them up. We are unable to tolerate infractions to rules that could potentially put participants and staff in danger. Refunds will not be provided under these circumstances.
  • Each camp group will remain separate at all times both on and off the water
  • Campers must remain with their camp group and will not have contact with any other camp groups for any reason.

Last year during the height of the pandemic these measures ensured that all campers remained safe and we experienced ZERO cases of COVID. We are functioning under all of the same restrictions as last year since most of our campers are still not eligible for vaccinations. Even if your child is fully vaccinated they will still be required to follow COVID guidelines since there will be children in their class who aren’t vaccinated yet and we will continue to promote an environment based on unity and equity.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Please know that we are receiving a very high volume of calls and emails, so we will respond as soon as we are able. We appreciate your patience in advance and look forward to getting your child on the water this summer!

Regards,

The Entire CSC Team

303.757.7718

 

Directions to CSC’s Location at the Boulder Reservoir: To get in through the front gate just let them know you’re attending a sailing event with Community Sailing. Enter the park and follow Reservoir Road by staying right to pass the beach and parking lots. Follow signs to the Sailboat Ramp then turn left toward the sailboat ramp. The Shore Director will greet you at this intersection and direct you to the exact drop off location for your camp. Please drive slowly as this could be a high pedestrian traffic area. Please remain in your vehicle at all times. 

Directions to CSCs Location at Cherry Creek Reservoir: We are located in Cherry Creek State Park in Greenwood Village. Come in through the West entrance (by Cherry Creek High School) and let the front gate know your part of a camp with Community Sailing. Then just follow the road (W. Lake View Rd) down and take your first left onto Marina Access Rd. Follow that road past the signs to the boat ramp/ inspection station and a staff member will meet you on the road near the lot just beyond the turn for the boat ramp. This is where we will go through our check-in process, and then direct your child to the area in which their Camp Instructor will be awaiting them.

What should my child bring to camp each day?

  • Water – You will need to pack enough water for the whole day to help us limit high touch areas involved in water refill stations.
  • 2 cloth face coverings – neck gaiters/buffs or cloth masks are fine. Please be sure that neck gaiters are properly sized to fit securely over your child’s nose and mouth. We highly recommend modifying adult sized neck gaiters by sewing a fold in or attaching ear straps. We do require that you have 2 in case one is misplaced or in the case that someone uses a neck gaiter as it is traditionally intended and it gets wet.
  • Lunch, sunscreen, towel, and close-toed shoes (old sneakers work great). For safety reasons, flip-flops are not allowed.
  • Personal hand sanitizer – In addition, each instructor will have a spray bottle of sanitizer for the group.
  • Highly recommended – Personnel PFDs and helmets (any hard helmet works fine). We will be assigning each camper their personal PFDs and helmets to use for the week. These will be disinfected daily prior to being put away for the evening. Although it is definitely not mandatory, if you are able to provide your own, this would be best.

Code of Conduct / Discipline Policy

Code of Conduct: The following rules will help ensure a safe, rewarding, and cheerful learning environment. Appropriate behavior is expected at all times while on CSC property, with staff or parent volunteers and while representing CSC at away events. Students will show respect for their peers, instructors, and other individuals. Students are expected to cooperate and follow directions at all times:

  • No obscene language, rough-housing or throwing of objects.
  • Life Jackets and helmets will be worn at all times whenever a student is on the docks or in a boat.
  • Boundaries must be observed, both on the water and on shore, as established by the instructors.
  • There is no running on the docks.
  • Students will pick up their own trash and are expected to keep their belongings neat and orderly.
  • At the end of class, students are expected to leave equipment shipshape and must report any damaged or missing equipment.
  • Students must be picked up promptly. We would ask the parent to contact the coach if he/she knows they may be late.
  • CSC cannot be responsible for lost or stolen personal items. Please leave items of value at home.

 

Discipline Policy:

First Occurrence: When a problem surfaces the first action is to be taken by the instructor.

  • The student will be spoken to and made aware of the problem. Positive reinforcement will be part of the attempt to solve the problem.
  • The student will have to spend a few minutes in time out. On land, the time out area may be determined by the instructor. On the water or onshore at the time out area will be determined by the instructor.
  • Program Director will have a conversation with the parent if he/she decides it is necessary to improve the situation. We believe it is important for everyone to be in the loop.

Second Occurrence: If the problem isn’t resolved the Program Director will be notified by the instructor.

  • The Program Director will speak to the student involved.
  • The student will be asked to speak about the problem and give their view of occurrence.
  • The student will be asked to suggest what they think is a good solution to the problem.
  • The parents will be updated by the Program Director. Fair and consequential actions will result.

Third Occurrence: The student(s) will be asked to stay home if the safety self or others is compromised.

  • Any further significant problems will be reviewed by the Program Director & Parent and the student may be asked to leave CSC for the remainder of the session. A full written report will be submitted from this meeting and kept on file.

What is the best way to get ahold of someone at CSC?

If your question or concern is not extremely time sensitive the best way to reach us if by email at:

admin@www.communitysailing.org

If you have a specific question that needs to be answered immediately please call us at:

303-757-7718

 

Direct Emails

Brandon Kass: brandon.kass@www.communitysailing.org

Melissa Gorchynsky: melissa@www.communitysailing.org

Isabel Regine: isabel@www.communitysailing.org

How do I get to the Cherry Creek Reservoir location?

Our location inside the Cherry Creek Reservoir is  located inside The Marina grounds (4800 S. Dayton, Greenwood Village, CO 80111). If you are on I-225 N, take exit 2 for Tamarac St/DTC Blvd. and turn right onto DTC Blvd. Turn left onto E. Union Ave and follow that until you reach S. Dayton St. on your right. After you turn right onto S. Dayton St, you will immediately see an entrance to West Gate of the Cherry Creek State Park on your left. You can follow this road until you see signs for The Marina on your left. Follow the signs to get to the Lake House and find parking near the marina. From here, where we meet will it will depend on what program you are attending:

 

For all Junior Sailing Classes and Summer Camps:

Just beyond the Lake House to the left, you’ll see a chain link fence with a gate in it. Go through the gate down to the lower boat lot where our Sailing Center is located at the far end. Camps and classes meet under one of the tents by the waterfront.

How do I get to the Boulder Reservoir?

From downtown Boulder, head east on Arapahoe Avenue, turn north on Foothills Parkway, west on Jay Road, and north on 51st Street, turn east and head to the entrance of Reservoir Road.  From the Front Gate, drive toward “Hobie Haven” look for CSC’s white tent and boat racks with your sailing gear. 5565 51st St, Boulder, CO 80301.   Map

What are the instructor's qualifications?

Our instructors are all US Sailing Certified Instructors who have completed training from US Sailing, and have certifications in CPR and First Aid. They’re all excellent sailors and great teachers. Your child’s coach probably learned to sail in an Opti, too! Instructor biographies will be posted soon. We also have several counselors in training who are under 18 assisting with our classes.

Can I watch my child sail?

You’ll have lots of opportunities to watch your child sail. Please keep in mind that parents on the beach and docks can be a big distraction for new sailors (they’ll watch you instead of paying attention to class!). For safety reasons it’s very important for new sailors to focus entirely on their coach and the instruction. Especially in the beginning, it’s usually best to wait until the class is on the water to watch. If you’d like to watch your child’s class, speak with your child’s coach so that you can make arrangements that won’t interfere with the coach’s plans that day.

Do we have to pay to get inside The Cherry Creek State Park and Boulder Reservoir?

No…your State Park and Boulder Entrance Fees are included in your registration costs. Community Sailing pays the State Park and Boulder Reservoir entrance every time you are entering the park for your child’s camp. Please tell the gate attendant that you are entering for a class with Community Sailing of Colorado. Inside Cherry Creek State Park you can park in front of The Cherry Creek Yacht Club building and camps meet under the deck of the Yacht Club building. At the Boulder Reservoir, you will find us on the south side of the reservoir near the boat ramps.  Look for a big tent and CSC flags.

What if there is inclement weather?

We will always try and sail every day during camp but know the weather doesn’t always cooperate. In the case of severe inclement weather your instructor will text you instructions whether it be about an early dismissal, late start, or canceled day entirely. Please plan to monitor your phone and be able to respond to potential inclement weather texts in a timely manner. We do not have access to indoor facilities that can safely manage groups of campers amidst the pandemic.

What is the camper to instructor ratio?

We use a 8:1 instructor to student ratio and most of our camps are 5:1 ratios. This is to ensure safety and provide a great learning environment for every child. Safety is always paramount and if you have any concerns or questions please contact us. We always appreciate your feedback or input.

What does the usage fee cover?

For all camps and classes, an $11 fee per registration is charged to cover administrative and park fees.

How can I find out more about camp?

If you are unable to find the answers you’re looking for in the FAQs section please visit our registration platform for details about class dates and times.  For any other information that is not on our website please feel free to contact us directly and we will answer any further questions you may have.

I just signed my child up for a sailing camp, what can I expect?

In a typical day of camp for the Cherry Creek Reservoir Program we will meet behind the Cherry Creek Marina & Yacht Club. For our Boulder Reservoir Program, we will meet under the white tent near Hobie Haven (half way between Main Office and Boat House)There are tables set up for us underneath a deck which provides some nice shade from the sometimes warm summer days. After all the campers have arrived we will do a quick chat about the coming day, the anticipated weather conditions and let the campers know what they can expect. One of the first things our sailors do is pick out their life jackets, they will be wearing these all week, anytime they are near the water.

If it is the first day of class the students will learn about the boats and water safety, then they will get to rig up a boat with the help of instructors and volunteers. After the boats are rigged they will meet with instructors again to go over the plan for practice time and then everyone heads out onto the water. Most campers will be paired up when they are a beginner as it is easier to work in teams at first. Around lunch time we bring all the classes together to enjoy a social lunch and practice a few onshore skills before heading back out sailing for the afternoon.

Each class runs a little different depending on skill level and conditions. Please speak with your instructor about any questions you may have.

Safety Plan & Emergency Action Plan

Safety is a core value of Community Sailing of Colorado. We take great pride in offering sailing camps and classes that are safe and fun. To ensure we that we offer the most fulfilling and safe experience to each participant, we review our practices, policies and operation seasonally to ensure that our Safety Plan and Emergency Action Plan include the best practices for children, adults and individuals with disabilities. .

Please feel free to provide us with any feedback or concerns regarding the safety of our operation. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that each participant, volunteer and staff member are safe during a CSC program.

Have a Question? Please don’t hesitate to ask.

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