Youth Programs

General Summer Camp Information

Camp Schedule: weekly Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, between June 5 and ending August 11

Schedule Overview: Here is the visual Camp Schedule Overview of all camp offerings by location.

Cost per 5-day Camp: $467 (Early bird pricing of $442 available before April 1. Use coupon code “earlybird” to apply the discount). All camps are subject to $11 usage fee.

Camp Locations: Boulder Reservoir and Cherry Creek Reservoir

Want more help finding the right camp? Check out our SUMMER CAMP GUIDE with Camp Progression Map. ** If campers age out of Intermediate they can move on to Advanced. 

Please sign up for waitlists if you are interested in attending. Many Camps have already SOLD OUT (triggering the waitlist). However, additional camps MAY open if additional staff coverage can be established, after which we will reach out to activate all waitlisted parties first (prior to opening to the general public). To register for a waitlist just add that camp to your cart and proceed as prompted. It does not cost anything and you can always decline your spot if need be.

Here are links to our Cancellation Policy, Scholarship/Discount Information, other FAQs, and medication-related forms.

Camp Partner Requests: If you would like to have your child in the same small group as someone else, all you need to do is sign them up for the same camp in the same week. There is only one camp group for each type of camp every week (1 Younger Learn to Sail, 1 Older Learn to Sail, 1 Intermediate etc) so they will automatically be in the same group.

Purchased Shirt Sizes: You do not need to request a specific shirt size if you purchase merchandise through registration. Purchased shirts will be sized during camp to ensure proper fit.

If you get the error message: “Your ACTIVE.com account is not yet linked to this organization. Please contact the organization and ask for an invitation to access your online account“ please try one of the following (1) use the links on this page to navigate directly to our registration system. DO NOT log in to Active and try to navigate through their site to find our programs (2)  if you’re trying to log in to your account in Active.com to view and camp you’ve ALREADY registered for and you’re using a log in link that was emailed to you, be sure you’re accessing the link from the email address listed as the PRIMARY ACCOUNT HOLDER (secondary parent/guardian’s email addresses are not automatically linked to the registration).

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Little Puffs Sailing Camp

Ages 5-6 | Camp Level: Foundation & Fun

Cost per person: $442 before April 1 | $467 starting April 1

For our youngest campers, these weeklong camps introduce sailing, water safety, and boating through fun games and activities. This is a great introduction on how to have fun and be safe on the water.

We understand that campers this age may not be strong swimmers so we recommend that they come having previous experience swimming with a PFD in a lake or reservoir. As long as they can kick and paddle comfortably in an intended direction while wearing a PFD, they are a good fit for this camp.

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Boulder

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Learn to Sail Camps

Younger (Ages 7-9), Older (10+), and Teen (13+) Camp Sessions | Camp Level: Beginner

Cost per person: $442 before April 1 | $467 starting April 1

This beginner-level camp is perfect for any first-time sailor ages 7-17. We offer a Younger Learn to Sail Camp session for 7-9-year-olds as well as an Older Learn to Sail Camp session for 10+-year-olds. This year we’re also offering a couple of weeks of Teen Only Learn to Sail sessions for ages 13+. Campers will sail 2 to a boat in small age-appropriate boats (Vanguard Prams for the younger groups and Topaz or RS Fevas for older groups). This class emphasizes learning the basics, feeling comfortable on the water, and having fun. Sign up solo or with a friend! Taking 2 weeks of this beginner-level camp is required before moving on to the Intermediate level.

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Boulder

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Intermediate Sailing Camp

Ages 8-13 | Camp Level: Intermediate

Cost per person: $442 before April 1 | $467 starting April 1

Start sailing solo! This camp is perfect for anyone who has had at least 2 weeks of Learn to Sail Camp OR has previous experience sailing solo. Sailors will strengthen basic skills and become proficient sailing by themselves in their own boat. Practice tacking, jibing, sail trim, all points of sail, boat handling, knot tying, capsize recovery and so much more. After taking Intermediate 1, returning intermediate Campers can choose to take Intermediate 2 camp and use a larger sail for a more challenging experience in order to safely prepare them for the next step. Taking 2 weeks of an Intermediate level camp is required before moving on to the Advanced level. Intermediate 1 can be taken twice if Intermediate 2 isn’t available or an option in your family’s schedule.

** If campers age out of Intermediate they can move on to Advanced. Campers of average height tend to grow out of the Intermediate boats around age 13, at which point the Advanced boats become more of an appropriate size.

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Boulder

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Intro to Advanced Sailing Camp

Ages 10-15 | Camp Level: Advanced

Cost per person: $442 before April 1 | $467 starting April 1

IMPORTANT: Intro to Advanced is only offered at Boulder Reservoir.  This camp is perfect for anyone who has had at least 2 weeks of Intermediate Camp OR has already mastered sailing solo. Campers at this level are ready to take on the requirements needed of more challenging double-handed sailing. Sailors will sail with a partner in an RS Feva while strengthening the skills needed for efficient teamwork on a 2-person sailboat. Sailors will even begin to learn the fundamentals of flying a 3rd sail (spinnaker) to optimize wind, practice advanced boat handling, and prepare for Expert level classes.

Campers only need 1 week of this camp before moving on to Advanced Double-Handed. Intro to Advanced is highly recommended for 10-15 year olds. 16+ year olds can skip Intro to Advanced and go directly to Advanced Double-Handed Sailing Camp.

Registration Note: click the button below to get to all Advanced Camps. Once you’re in the registration site then you can use the filter options on the left to view just the Intro to Advanced Sailing Camps.

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Advanced Double-Handed Sailing Camp

Ages 12+ | Camp Level: Advanced

Cost per person: $442 before April 1 | $467 starting April 1

This camp is perfect for anyone who has had at least 2 weeks of Intermediate Camp OR has previous experience sailing a c420 sailboat. Campers at this level are ready to take on the challenges of a larger double-handed (2 people per boat) c420 sailboat. Sailors will sail with a partner while strengthening sailing skills and focusing on boat handling, right of way, and sailing in all conditions under control. Campers are able to hone skills needed in a more challenging and responsive boat while increasing independence in all aspects of sailing. Campers need 1 week of Advanced Double-Handed Camp (and at least 4 weeks total) to move on to either Expert Camp.

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Expert Spinnaker Sailing Camp

Ages 12-17 | Camp Level: Expert

Cost per person: $442 before April 1 | $467 starting April 1

NEW CAMP! This camp is perfect for campers who have had at least 1 week of Advanced Double-Handed sailing camp (with at least 4 weeks total or sailing camp experience) OR previous experience sailing c420s. Sailors with the most advanced experience will expand their skill set to include a third sail or “spinnaker”. Using c420s with a mainsail, jib, and spinnaker this class focuses on the skills, needed to juggle all three sails successfully. Campers in this camp must come with a solid working knowledge of how to rig and sail a c420 both as a crew and skipper in various conditions. There is little time spent focusing on basic c420 skills to have more time to focus on the most advanced skills needed to fly more complicated spinnakers.

Registration Note: click the button below to get to all Expert Camps. Once you’re in the registration site then you can use the filter options on the left to view just the Expert Spinnaker Sailing Camps.

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Expert Solo-Sailing Camp

Ages 12-17 | Camp Level: Expert

Cost per person: $442 before April 1 | $467 April 1 and after

This camp is perfect for anyone who has had at least 1 week of an Advanced Camp OR has previous experience sailing a Laser Sailboat. The minimum weight requirement for sailing a Laser safely (due to the sheer size of the boat) is 110lbs. Expert-level sailors smaller than this can sail in the Expert Spinnaker Camp and sail c420s at the highest level.

This sailing camp is perfect for those who are ready to take on the challenges of a larger single-handed Laser sailboat. Sailors will sail solo while strengthening sailing skills and focusing on boat handling, right of way, and sailing in all conditions under control. Campers are able to hone skills needed in a more challenging and responsive boat while increasing independence in all aspects of sailing.

Registration Note: click the button below to get to all Expert Camps. Once you’re in the registration site then you can use the filter options on the left to view just the Expert Solo Sailing Camps.

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Stand Up Paddleboard + Kayak + Sail Camp

Ages 9-17 | Camp Level: Foundation & Fun

Cost per person: $442 before April 1 | $467 starting April 1

Important: SUP + Kayak + Sail Camp is offered at Cherry Creek only. This combo camp is great for an introduction to both paddle and sail-based sports. Campers learn basic sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayak skills through fun games and challenges. Campers will rotate between various sports based on optimal weather conditions and campers’ interests.

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Windsurf + Stand Up Paddleboard + Kayak Camp

Ages 9-17 | Camp Level: Foundation & Fun

Cost per person: $442 before April 1 | $467 starting April 1

Important: Camp is offered only at Boulder Reservoir. This combo camp is great for an introduction to multiple water sports. Campers learn basic windsurfing, stand up paddleboard and kayak skills through fun games and challenges. Campers will rotate between various sports based on optimal weather conditions and campers’ interest.

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Race Team

Evening Competitive Sailing

Registration Opening Soon!

CSC’s Race Team Clinics pave the way to help you build a solid foundation of racing skills. Summer Clinics are “a la carte” where sailors can sign up for any or all clinics that fit in their schedule. Returning racers are invited to participate in local regattas during the season. For those planning to attend regattas an additional $95 “Add On” fee per sailor for boat charters and coaching can be added through registration.

Summer Race Team Clinics | Boulder (Thursdays) and Cherry Creek (Tuesdays) | Ages 9-18 | $42 per clinic

We will be offering weekly clinics after camp (4:30-7:30pm) during the 2023 summer season. Boulder’s will be held on Thursdays and Cherry Creek’s on Tuesdays. Sign up for 1 or even all of them. PREREQUISITE: Sailors must complete at least 2 weeks of Intermediate Camps or higher before registering. NOTE: Due to Boulder Reservoir’s limited shoulder season hours, we are unable to offer Spring of Fall race team in 2023. 

Spring and Fall Race Team | Cherry Creek Only | Ages 9-18

Practices run weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. Spring season is typically 4 weeks from late April through mid-late May. The Fall season is 4 weeks typically starting after Labor Day.

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Junior Sailing Instructor In Training (JSIT) Program

Volunteer | Ages 12-17

Training Course: $442 Before April 1 | $467 April 1 or after

Is your child looking to volunteer with CSC this summer? Our Junior Sailing Instructor in Training (JSIT) Camp provides the necessary skills and training for Advanced sailors to become confident and qualified JSITs. In this training camp, participants are taught what is needed to assist instructors with a wide variety of boats, and age groups. Leadership, camp curriculum, teaching strategies, and positive role model skills, are stressed in this course along with emerging skills in recognizing safety concerns.

This course is mandatory for all 1st year Junior Instructor applicants and only required to be taken once. Eligibility details:

  • Successful completion of at least 1 week of Advanced Sailing Camp
  • Be available to volunteer for full weeks at a time Monday-Friday, 8:30-4pm (unfortunately volunteering partial weeks or partial days is not an option)
  • If the applicant is new, they must be available to attend the JSIT Training Course ($467 for the week) held (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm) at each location during the following weeks:
    • June 5-9, 2023 – Cherry Creek Reservoir
    • June 12-16, 2023 – Boulder Reservoir
  • All returning JSITs are required to attend a 1-day reorientation training June 2, 2023 from 9-4pm.
  • Recommended (but not required) for 14+ y/o: Completion of the Colorado Boating Safely Course (https://www.register-ed.com/programs/colorado/132-colorado-boating-safely-course). Please note that this course is recommended for anyone interested in eventually becoming an instructor. This Boating License legally allows 14+ year olds to operate motorboats in CO and is also a prerequisite for becoming an instructor. JSITs would then have the opportunity to practice under supervision prior to being required to test motorboat driving skills as an instructor.
  • We also highly recommend that JSITs continue to hone their own sailing skills by taking more Advanced and Expert Camps. Once accepted as a JSIT you will also receive a JSIT discount code for 50% off of camps used for continued education.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The earlier you apply the more likely there is to be availability in the schedule. If you have any questions please email admin@communitysailing.org

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