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Visit Our Eastport Yacht Club Boating Programs Website
410-267-9549
waterfront[AT]eastportyc.org
317 First Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21403
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CAMPER AGES: 5-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Eastport Yacht Club offers Learn to Sail youth summer programs that offers sailing/powerboating/STEM curriculum for all skill and age levels. Programs focus on boating safety and learning with an emphasis on FUN. Our US Sailing certified program uses fleets of Optis, Sunfish, RS Fevas, J22s, kayaks, paddleboards, and Whalers to keep your kids safe, wet, and have fun on the water! Camp Dates: June 15-Aug 7. Half day/full day options available. Ages 5 years-12th grade. Annapolis, 410-267-9549, eastportyc.org/boating-programs
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Sailing, Science, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Annapolis, MD the sailing capitol of the east coast.
CAMP FACILITIES: We are located at Eastport Yacht Club, not your traditional blue blazer club. EYC is built on activity, on the water and ashore. Members are involved in diverse range of boating activities, supported by social events and strong camaraderie. Our Clubhouse offers a million-dollar view: the historic Annapolis skyline, Severn River, Naval Academy, Bay Bridge, Eastern Shore, and of course the Chesapeake Bay. The EYC calendar is full of social activities and worthwhile, high visibility events. It's mission statement includes support responsibility to youth development.
The clubhouse includes marina, showers, bar, restaurant and banquet facilities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: EYC is a Learn-to-Sail program which promotes lifelong friendships & boaters who appreciate the sport and the environment! Our program builds confidence, solid foundation skills, environmental awareness and includes STEM/environmental education, with progressive, engaging, fun curriculum.
We teach progressive skill levels from beginner to advanced in each fleet (ages 6-15), Jr. Big Boat, Bay Cruiser'/Adventure sailing, paddling, and power-boating sessions. EYC’s fleet includes Blue Dragon prams, Sunfish, RS Fevas (with asymmetrical spinnaker), Mistral Wind Gliders, J22 keelboats (+J70s, J80s, J30s) kayaks, paddleboards; Boston Whalers and RHB Zodiac powerboats. EYC runs a 9 week summer program, fall/spring after school, powerboat, adult, J22 team/match race team, and member access program.
Our instructors are US Sailing certified instructors and our program is National On-Water standards certified.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We are currently developing a Leadership training program for our instructors.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The Eastport Yacht Club Foundation has scholarships available.
Our Camp Website Link: eycfoundation.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Learn to Sail as a Family!
Kids don't need to be the only ones having all the fun! This summer we are offering sessions to take lessons with your child and/or with other parents while your children are in another class. This option is offered to parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles with children age 8 and up. The program will be a Learn-to-Sail curriculum that teaches student the basics of boat handling, seamanship, safety, and teamwork. The curriculum will develop competence and confidence in our sailors in a safe and fun learning environment. The courses will mainly use our J22 keelboat fleet with options to try other boats (ability & size appropriate), and fleet of kayaks and paddleboards.
Children must be 8 yrs old and of course no age limit for 'Big Kids'. NOTE: 'Big Kids' need to register as well as child.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis with limited class sizes.
EYC members can continue to practice boating skills and fun with affordable and convenient way to get out on the water using our fleet of paddleboards, sailing dinghies, and keelboats through our Member Watercraft Access Program (WAP).
Our Camp Website Link: www.eastportyc.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also host Spring and Fall sailing Programs.
Our Camp Website Link: www.eastportyc.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
8 week summer program from June 15-Aug 7, 2020
Full and half-day options available.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We utilize US Sailing certified instructors, but also 'grow' our instructors from our students. There are Instructor in Training positions available for 15-16 yr olds. Send resume and references to waterfront[AT]easportyc.org
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