Summer Sailing Program
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!
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List of Sailing Classes
Schedule Summer Classes
How to Register
- Our summer program offers two entry points depending on your child's age: Learn to Sail (8-12 yo) and FJ Sailing Camp (13 years and older).
- Boats are provided for all classes.
- All sailors must wear a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket and helmet.
- Any Junior who wishes to sail and is admitted to a sailing program should not be limited by financial resources. There are two foundations where a junior sailor can request financial support by submitting a grant application to the following groups.
Full-Day: Sailing + STEM Experience
Campers can combine a Sailing Class and a STEM Class for a full-day program that blends time on the water with hands-on learning ashore. One part of the day is spent sailing, and the other is dedicated to STEM activities based on the US Sailing REACH curriculum. Early drop-off is available starting at 8:00 AM, and late pick-up is available until 5:30 PM.
What to Expect at a Sailing Camp
On the first day, there is a swim test and capsize test with the boat.
All Sailing Camps/Classes include:
- Short Whiteboard session by the Junior SCYC Deck
- Land-based activities, such as Knot Practice
- Boat Rigging & Launching
- Sailing with a break for lunch
- Boat Docking, Recovery, and Derigging
- Games, such as Tennis Ball Tag, Knot Tying Relay, Sailing Relay, etc
What to Expect in the STEM Program
Our STEM sessions follow the US Sailing REACH curriculum and connect science, technology, engineering, and math directly to sailing and the marine environment.
All STEM Classes include:
- Short interactive lessons and discussions
- Hands-on experiments and building activities
- Time on the water
- Topics such as wind, weather, buoyancy, forces, and navigation
- Problem-solving challenges and team projects
- Real-world connections between sailing and science
- Fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity and teamworkHands-on experiments and building activities
- Time on the water
- Topics such as wind, weather, buoyancy, forces, and navigation
- Problem-solving challenges and team projects
- Real-world connections between sailing and science
- Fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity and teamwork