​What you can expect from us
Like everything else in life, moving into a new experience can be both exciting while, at the same time, bring up a number of questions and concerns. The purpose of this section is to outline the agreement we make with you, the parent or guardian of our student(s).

We will do our best to:

• Give your child(ren) a safe, fun and learning experience sailing on Lemon Bay
• Keep you informed regarding our programs
• Let you know when we need to alter, cancel or stop an event because of weather or other circumstances (red tide, pandemic, etc.)
• Communicate any special needs

What we would like from you
In order to deliver on the promise of building confidence, character and community through sailing, this is what we need from you as a parent or guardian.

We ask you to:

• Bring your child to the check-in area and make sure we have a contact number for the day
• Let us know if your child is unable to attend on any given day. You can call or text to: 410-428-6742
• Drop off and pick-up your child at the scheduled time
• Arrange to pick-up your child in the event of inclement weather and cancellation
• Let us know if your child will not be attending on a specific day or if they may be coming late or leaving early (call or text 410.428.6742)
• Ask your child how their experience went after each day and let us know any special issues that need to be addressed

Parental Engagement
Parents and siblings are welcome to stay at Sailing Center and watch their camper sail.  Younger siblings might enjoy playing on the beach at Lemon Bay.  Please be aware that Lemon Bay, the park and boat launch area is an active marina with lots of traffic and fishing.  Closed heel and closed toe water shoes must be worn in the water to avoid fish hooks and debris (no crocs) Life jackets are always worn by all adult volunteers and all youth when near the water.
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Graduation Lunch and Family Sail

On the last day of each program, you and other family members and friends will have the opportunity to sail with your students.

We will have a graduation ceremony and delicious lunch at noon.  Afterwards, if weather permits, your camper can take the family for a sail.

We also invite you to join us on the beach where you can observe our programs in action.

Finally, we are an all-volunteer organization.  Our parents become volunteers helping out in many ways from shore crew to active sailing day volunteering. Please see the Volunteer Page for the opportunities.