2024 CWB Summer Camps
Providing a space for students to discover independence through positive maritime experiences!
The Center for Wooden Boats supports youth as they develop the skills, abilities and attitudes necessary to enjoy sailing, work together, and have fun on the water. Programs target age-appropriate skill sets and are designed to build on each other so youth can come back summer after summer to play, learn and grow.
Summer Camps run June to August 2024
Discounts available for CWB Members. Learn about all the benefits of CWB membership here.
Summer Camp Scholarships available through our Young Mariner’s Initiative Program!
SAILING SUMMER CAMPS
2024
In partnership with US Sailing
The Center for Wooden Boats and our partner US Sailing have worked to provide a sailing experience formed by the latest positive youth development and youth sports models.
Our Sailing Camps are broken up by age and skill level
Sailing classes will be taught from June to August 2024 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Youth Sailing, Ages 8-11
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Intro to Youth Sailing, ages 8-11 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Age: 8 - 11
Capacity: 24
Tuition: $575 Members; $650 Non Members
Students will develop tacking, jibing, sail trim, weight balance and capsize recovery skills while learning terminology and theory. Youth sail in teams of two to enhance their communication, observation, patience, and teamwork while practicing new skills. No experience necessary
2024 Dates Intro to Youth Sailing, ages 8-11:
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Youth Sail 2, ages 8-11
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Age: 8-11
Capacity: 6 Students
Tuition: $575 Members; $650 Non Members
Youth Sailing students will add knowledge and skills to their foundation including getting out of irons, overboard recovery, and Rules of the Road. This is the next step for those who know the basics of sailing and are ready for something new. Youth sail solo refining observation and problem-solving skills while continuing to build confidence and independence. Must have completed Intro to Sailing (or equivalent).
2024 Dates Youth Sail 2, ages 8-11:
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Intro to Youth Racing, ages 8-11 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Age: 8 - 11
Capacity: 12 students
Tuition: $575 Members; $650 Non Members
During this weeklong class students will learn the importance the basics of racing, such as race starting sequences, racing rules, common racecourses. This class will help students develop critical thinking, teamwork and friendly competition. Students must have completed Intro to Sailing & Youth Sail 2 (or equivalent) to participate.
2024 Dates Intro to Youth Racing, ages 8-11:
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We welcome students from all financial backgrounds. Apply for a scholarship here or for more information about our Youth Summer Camp Scholarships visit our Young Mariners Initiative page or reach out to us at pwyc@cwb.org.
Did you know? We host an annual El Toro Regatta , where both youth and adults race on a course on South Lake Union, abiding by the rules of sailboat races. Click here for a recap of our 2022 El Toro Regatta!
Youth Sailing, Ages 11-14
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Intro to Youth Sailing, ages 11-14 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Age: 11-14
Capacity: 12 students
Tuition: $575 Members; $650 Non-Members
Students will develop tacking, jibing, sail trim, weight balance and capsize recovery skills while learning terminology and theory. Youth sail in teams of two to enhance their communication, observation, patience, and teamwork while practicing new skills. No experience necessary
2024 Dates Intro to Youth Sailing, ages 11-14:
(Click on date below to register)
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Intro to Youth Sailing, ages 11-14 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Age: 11-14
Capacity: 12 students
Tuition: $575 Members; $650 Non-Members
Youth Sailing students will add knowledge and skills to their foundation including getting out of irons, overboard recovery, and Rules of the Road. This is the next step for those who know the basics of sailing and are ready for something new. Youth refine their observation and problem-solving skills while continuing to build confidence and independence. Must have completed Intro to Sailing (or equivalent).
2024 Dates Youth Sail 2, ages 11-14:
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Youth Science of Sailing 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Age: 11-14
Capacity: 12 students
Tuition: $575 Members; $650 Non-Members
Dive into the math and physics behind sailing! Investigate the cause and effect of the wind in your sails and your hand at the helm. Spend the week doing science modules and learning how to apply the science to your sailing on Lake Union and Beyond. This is a great option for sailors of all abilities to build upon what they already know or build the necessary foundation of skills. No Experience necessary.
2024 Dates Youth Science of Sailing, ages 11-14:
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We welcome students from all financial backgrounds. Apply for a scholarship here or for more information about our Youth Summer Camp Scholarships visit our Young Mariners Initiative page or reach out to us at pwyc@cwb.org.
WOODWORKING CAMPS
Quick & Daring
In 2024, we are excited to host another Quick & Daring! Quick and Daring is a long-standing tradition where participants design their own boat, build it, and then race!
Join us for this annual highlight!
Quick & Daring launches will occur at 2:00pm on Friday June 28th, July 12th & 26th, and August 23rd & 30th at the Beach located west of the CWB campus
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Woodworking for Kids
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM OR 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Please Note: This is a half day class.
Age: 8 - 11
Capacity: 14 Students
Tuition: $320 Members; $350 Non Members
This basic woodworking class is designed for younger students. In this class, the students will learn how to properly handle hand tools and when to use them. They will be able to put together small projects such as bird house, box, toolbox. This is a great way for younger students to start a new hobby and gain new skills.
2024 Dates for Woodworking for Kids:
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July 1st-3rd AM (3 day program)
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Design & Build 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Age: 10 - 14
Capacity: 14 Students
Tuition: $575 Members; $650 Non Members
This woodworking class gives students the opportunity to explore creating objects from their own imagination, while learning how tools hand tools effectively. Students will learn how to move from an idea, to a drawing, to building something out of wood. Students will be given opportunities to give constructive encouragement to each other while working independently in pairs.
2024 dates for Design & Build:
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Quick & Daring 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Age: 10 - 14
Capacity: 14 Students
Tuition: $575 Members; $650 Non-Members
Participants are able to apply a mix of their woodworking, sailing and teamwork skills by creating a seaworthy vessel as a group, and racing it against other group participants. Quick & Daring is hosted in the shallower waters of the beach in Lake Union Park.
Design, build and try out a boat of your own imagination. Students will work in teams to design and build a boat that will carry your team across the waters of Lake Union on Launch Day. In addition to basic woodworking skills, students will learn the principles of boat design, teamwork, and creativity, and basic principles of boat construction.
2024 Dates for Quick & Daring: (Click below to register)
We welcome students from all financial backgrounds. Apply for a scholarship here or for more information about our Youth Summer Camp Scholarships visit our Young Mariners Initiative page or reach out to us at pwyc@cwb.org.
FAQs
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No, we do not offer extended care.
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If you have a life jacket and would like them to wear their own, that is completely fine. We do have life jackets on site and have plenty for all of the campers.
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Both woodworkers & sailing participants should plan to get wet every day of programming! On day one of sailing camp they will do a capsize drill/water comfort test in life jackets so instructors can see the confidence level of their students. on a daily basis they may be on a boat, swim, run through the park fountains, or play sponge tag; it is very likely they will get wet. Please pack an extra change of clothes for your students daily.
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Sailing:
Head to toe change of clothes, including shoes & undergarments
Plastic bag to put wet clothes in
Towel
Water Bottle
Sunscreen & Sunglasses/hat
Lunch & Snack
Rain jacket/layers
Woodworking:
Close toed shoes! (required to participate)
Water Bottle
Sunscreen & sunglasses/hat
Lunch & Snack
We recommend dressing in layers as it tends to warm up throughout the day. Woodworking camps take place in the outdoor covered pavilion.
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Youth Sailing Camps
Monday - Beach Day! Expect a day of dockside and beachside activities. Students will spend half the day doing float tests and capsize drills (all in PFDs). Students will also work on learning essential knots, rigging, learning parts of the boat, teamwork, and so much more!
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday- a combination of dockside and on-the-water activities to build upon sailing skills
Friday - Long sail day! Students will sail towards the north end of the lake using all the skills learned over the week
Quick & Daring Woodworking Camp
Monday - Tour of campus, intro to tools, safety & expectations, hull & construction conversation, begin designing boats
Tuesday & Wednesday - Construction of boats
Thursday - Seal & Paint
Friday - strategize & race planning, 2 pm launch!!
(Woodworking camps take place in the outdoor covered pavilion)
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For more information, please reference our what to expect at camp page
CANCELLATION POLICY
For all course registrations, including youth camps, the following cancellation policy applies.
For private sailing lessons and boatbuilding classes, the cancellation policy outlined at the time of booking and in the confirmation email will be enforced.
Cancellation/change outside of 45 days: You will be charged a $50 admin fee and receive a refund for the remaining amount.
Cancellation/change within 45-15 days prior to start date: You will be charged a $50 admin fee and 50% tuition credit for the remaining amount towards a course within the same calendar year. There is no cash refund.
No refund or credit available upon cancelation within 14 days or less to start of program.
In the event of single day cancelations due to Covid, Wildfire Smoke, or Severe Weather no partial refunds will be issued. For weather related issues classes will be held on land.
CWB reserves the right to cancel a course and refund the participants in full.