Sails and Trails Camp - Quassapaug Sailing Center...Whittemore Sanctuary and its wetland habitat. Animal tracking, scavenger hunts, fishing and investigating the animals and birds

The Quassapaug Sailing Center | P.O. Box 231 Middlebury, CT 06762 | 203-758-2241 | www.qsailingcenter.org

Sails & Trails Camp core principles operate with hands-on discovery, adventure, skill building, self directed learning and working as a team to create the ultimate summer experience for your child.

The Camp staff is comprised of certified sailing instructors, lifeguards, and counselors all American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certified. Our counselors are experienced hikers and naturalists, eager to share their knowledge through a curriculum designed for experiential education.

Sails and Trails Summer Adventure2-WEEK SESSIONS | JUNE 22 TO AUGUST 14 | 9AM–4PM

This program includes a full day of sailing and nature exploration!Feel the wind move you along the water as you learn how to sail under the watchful eye of Lake Quassapaug Sailing Center’s certified instructors and explore the rich diversity of the abutting Whittemore Sanctuary for daily hikes and educational expeditions led by QSC naturalists!

The sailing half of the day is an intro to basic safety, seamanship, and boat handling on the water with a focus on developing independence and confidence. Skills taught include understanding the parts of the boat, wind direction, water safety, rigging, knots, and sailing up and down wind. All sailing skill levels can be accommodated.

Campers will then enjoy exploring the land around the water at the Whittemore Sanctuary and its wetland habitat. Animal tracking, scavenger hunts, fishing and investigating the animals and birds in and out of the water, will be part of this nature program helping kids to make the connection of the value of open space and responsible land use to issues like water quality for recreation and daily usage. AGES 9–11 AND 12–18

Optimist Dinghy Sailing2-WEEK SESSIONS | JUNE 22 TO AUGUST 14 |9AM–NOON OR 9AM–4PM

For all skill levels of campers less than 110 lbs. Participants will begin their sailing experience in QSC’s Optimist dinghies, with an introduction to basic safety, seamanship, and boat handling. Each boat will be sailed by only one student. Skills taught will include understanding the parts of the boat, water safety, understanding wind direction, rigging, knots, and sailing up and down wind—with a focus on developing independence and confidence.

Advanced sailors will be taught more complex sailing skills such as sail trim, position and the effects of body placement and movement. More experienced sailors will also be taught the basics of racing. AGES 9–12

* If your child is at least 12 years of age and 5 ft. tall and over 110 lbs., theyare likely better suited for the 420 program.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION contact: Joel Zackin 203-495-9431QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED BY emailing [email protected]

Sails and Trails CampQUASSAPAUG SAILING CENTER

AG E S

9 to 18LO C AT I O N

W. Lake Road,Middlebury

QSC

Full and half day sailing, kayaking and nature exploration camp.

P L E A S E N OT E ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PASS A SWIM TEST (IN A LIFEJACKET)

The Quassapaug Sailing Center | P.O. Box 231 Middlebury, CT 06762 | 203-758-2241 | www.qsailingcenter.org

SESSION 1 | JUNE 22 - JULY 3 SESSION 2 | JULY 6 - JULY 17SESSION 3 | JULY 20 - JULY 31SESSION 4 | AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 14

420 Dinghy Sailing 2-WEEK SESSIONS | JUNE 22 TO AUGUST 14 |9AM–NOON OR 9AM–4PM

A great trainer for an older, larger participant, the 420 Dinghy is widely used by high school and college sailing teams and in many youth competitions. A larger class of boat designed to be sailed by both a skipper and a crew, it is suited for sailors over 100 lbs. and with previous experience in Optimist sailing, while also appropriate for older novice students. All skills levels welcome. Skills taught will include rigging, efficient sailing, upwind and downwind sailing, and boat handling.

This is also a great program for experienced Sailors to advance their boat handling skills and the use of additional equipment. They will become more comfortable with the physics of sailing as well, practicing rudderless sailing, mastering roll tacking, and gybing. Advanced sailors will learn to improve their racing skills becoming more familiar with a racing start, rules, and protest situations.

Advanced sailors will be taught more complex sailing skills such as sail trim, position and the effects of body placement and movement. More experienced sailors will also be taught the basics of racing. AGES 12–18

Leadership In Training 2-WEEK SESSIONS | JUNE 22 TO AUGUST 14 | 9AM–4PM

Making use of ALL the QSC vessels, campers in this program will not only learn how to sail, but the proper technique to kayaking as well. They will then sail and paddle to some often unseen areas of Lake Quassapaug. Investigating the unique wetland wildlife, they will discov-er diverse insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals that live in this wonderful habitat.

Survivals skills, compass usage and orienteering will all be part of their amazing expedition!

This program is ongoing and can be repeated throughout the summer. They will learn leadership skills while gaining and enhancing their sail-ing and kayaking skills—all while enjoying the outdoors and exploring the environment of the lake. AGES 13–15

FAMILY DAY | AUGUST 8 | 10 AM–2 PM

A fun event that includes lunch and the opportunity for camper/sailors to show off their newly learned Sailing, Kayaking and Nature skills to their families and friends!

C O S T P E R H O U R

$9

MORNING CARE

8 to9AM

AFTERNOON CARE

4 to5PM

Extended Hours Available

Pricing

Sessions

PROGRAM TIME AGEQSC

NON-SPONSORQSC

SPONSOR

Sails and Trails 1 9AM–4PM 9–11 $615 $465

Sails and Trails 2 9AM–4PM 12–18 $615 $465

Optimist Dinghy: Full Day 9AM–4PM 9–12 $615 $465

Optimist Dinghy: Half Day 9AM–12PM 9–12 $335 $285

420 Dinghy Sailing: Full Day 9AM–4PM 12–18 $615 $465

420 Dinghy Sailing: Half Day 9AM–12PM 12–18 $335 $285

Leadership in Training 9AM–4PM 13–15 $615 $465