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The
Canton Sailing Camp is designed for both beginners, intermediate and advanced junior sailors. Campers begin by learn to sail the 9', Access Dinghies and as they progress in their skills, the 18' Ideals and 23', fixed-keel, Sonars will present a new challenge. Nautical vocabularly, sail trim, basic sailing manuevers and elements of racing constitute the instruc-tion.
In addition to sailing and seamanship, new activities have been added to boarden the camp exerience.
These include:
Navigation
Instruction starts in the classroom with basic charter reading, use of the handbearing compass and GPS operation. Soon this knowledge is put to practical use on board. Advanced students will take an afternoon cruise in one of the cruising sailboats to get the feel of navigating in the open waters of the Bay.
Kayaking
On those rare days when there's absolutely no wind, the campers can learn to paddle a kayak. The instruction concludes with a race around the buoys.
Raft Building
Each team will be given a "raft kit" consisting of a plan, floats, rope and lots of wood and asked to plan the construction of a small raft. They will begin by choosing a team leader. As the raft is constructed another team will "document" the construction process (see below under photography).
Each team will launch their raft -- in a carefully controlled environment. The goal will be to paddle their raft a short distance within a slip. Safety is always of the highest priority.
Personal Development
Sailing is a team sport. By its nature it provides an ideal medium in which to teach and practice team and leadership skills. The basic elements are covered in the classroom but the real learning is best done in the boats. Leadership and team skills are observed by the counselor on board. The Personal Development instruction culminates with the process of self evaluation and goals for changes that the campers establsh for themselves. Ideally, campers will return in the follwing season to access their progress and to chart new courses.
We believe that some understanding of what characteristics an effective leader must have and how to establish oneself as a valuable team member is important at any age.
A highly qualilfied individual will oversee this portion of the camp.
Photographic Techniques
Campers receive instruction in digital photograph with both a still camera and camcorder. Each team will plan and photograph a documentary of a teams attempts to build a raft. A DVD will be prepared for each student to show their parents.
Fell's Point Pizza Party on Thursday
On Thursdays the campers sail their boats to Fell's Point, tie-up their boats and enjoy a pizza party in this historic sailing harbor (with a Getaway instructor on board). If the weather is not suitable the party is moved to our class-room.
Parents' Day on Friday
We hope you will join us on Friday to celebrate the graduation of your camper with a regatta and graduation ceremony. Your camper might even take you for a sailboat ride!
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Cost:
$425 per person for the first or second week of instruction or $750 for the two week session. The
cost includes the Thursday Pizza Party in Fell's Point. A camp T-shirt can be purchased for $10.
A campers' enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of the full payment (50% of this payment is non-refundable) which must be received within two weeks of initial registration. Payment may be made by calling the office with a credit card, by mailing a check, or by stopping by. We hope you will choose the last option.
Discounts:
A 10% discount is available if two or more campers are enrolled from the same family or if the parent is a member of the Getaway Sailing Club (one discount per family).
Extended Day Program:
Your camper may be delivered as early as 8 am and/or picked up as late as 5 pm. The cost for this option is an additional $15 per day. No special events are scheduled for this period.
2008 Schedule
The Canton Sailing Camps are scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Separate camps are offered for the two age groups (8 to 11 and 12 to 16).
AGES 8 TO 11
The first week of instruction is offered:
June 30 to July 4 and again July 28 to August 1
The second week of instruction is offered:
July 7 to 11 and again August 4 to 8
Campers may take the first week, second week or both weeks.
AGES 12 TO 16
The first week of instruction is offered:
July 14 to 18 and again August 11 to 15
The second week of instruction is offered:
July 21 to 25 and again August 18 to 22
Campers may take the first week, second week or both weeks.
Click here to learn what will be taught during the first and second weeks for the two age groups.
Additional camps will be scheduled if there is sufficient interest, so if you don't find a camp that fits your needs you might want to call us and put your name on a waiting list for a particular date. We will call you if a camp is scheduled.
What to Bring:
The best
outfit for sailing is shorts, a top and tennis shoes (white soles)
or boat shoes. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and water bottle are
essential for those sun enriched days. Pack a lunch. We have
a refrigerator, water cooler and
a microwave in our classroom.
Click here for directions to this camp.
Photographic Coverage
Photographs are taken of the camp activities and they are uploaded to the Kodak Gallery allowing parents to see their campers in action and purchase photos if they wish.
Baltimore's Downtown Skyline
forms the backdrop for a summer of water-borne fun! By the end of the camp, the young sailors will be fully versed in the workings of our fleet of small boats and the principles of sailing. While learning sail trim and boat handling, students participate in racing, games, treasure hunts and water fights! Safety is the very first thing we teach; but, our counselors make it all fun.
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