Sailing on the beautiful Monterey Bay, the SCYC Junior Summer Program invites kids to discover the excitement of life on the water. Campers learn the fundamentals of sailing while building confidence, independence, and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.
Beyond sailing, our program brings science to life through hands-on STEM activities inspired by the US Sailing REACH curriculum. Kids explore the “how” and “why” behind sailing—experimenting with wind, water, buoyancy, and weather—so even no-wind or rainy days are filled with discovery and excitement.
Each session blends on-the-water adventure with engaging off-the-water learning, games, and collaboration, creating a well-rounded experience that sparks curiosity and builds lasting friendships. Join us for an unforgettable summer of sailing, exploration, and fun!
https://www.scycjuniors.org ~ 831-295-3893 ~ juniordirector@scyc.org ~ 244 4th Ave, Santa Cruz
Summer Camps and Youth Sailing Lessons
One week camps are M-F, June 1-July 31 except as noted, 9am-12:30pm or 1:30-5pm. Fees are $380 + 2026 Junior Membership $75*
Learn to Sail Small Boat Camp (8-12 year old), Beginner, M-F, 9am - 12:30pm
This is an engaging, fun camp that introduces the fundamentals of sailing. Participants will spend time both on land and on the water, learning about wind awareness, parts of the boat, knots, and core sailing skills. No prior experience is required, sailors must be comfortable being in the water while wearing a life jacket.
Intermediate Small Boat (8 - 14 year old), Intermediate, M-F, 1:30-5pm
This is an in-depth camp for sailors who have completed Learn to Sail Small Boat or an equivalent program and are looking to refine their racing skills in a single-handed boat. Participants will focus on sail trim and be introduced to proper rigging, technical boat setup, and race tactics, both on land and on the water. Participants should have completed one or two Learn to Sail classes, or have equivalent skills. Please contact our Junior Sailing Director, Andreas, at juniordirector@scyc.org if you have any questions about experience level.
Please visit https://www.scycjuniors.org/summer_sailing_program for information about intermediate and advanced classes.
