NOTE: All three 2020 Summer Camps are Full. We'll update this page if additional spots become open.

General:
ESA teaches small boat sailing at Indian Mound Park in Englewood, FL
Learning to sail can develop confidence, character and community among kids. They will be taught the basics of sailing and have fun with other kids as they team with a partner, each fulfilling their role in the sailing experience.
For some kids, learning to sail is fun and for some kids it becomes their passion. 
Specifics:
There are three 2020 youth summer camps for ages 10-17
​July
The cost is $150 per child (scholarships are available if needed)
The camps are Monday through Friday starting at 9 AM, ending at 3 PM
2020 Summer Camp Schedule
Youth Summer Camp I (Jul 6-10)
Youth Summer Camp II (Jul 13-17)
Youth Summer Camp III (Jul 27-31)
Qualifications:
Youth ages 10 to 17
The student must be comfortable in the water and able to swim.
The student must be dropped off and picked up each day by a parent or guardian and signed in and out.
The process:
The camp starts with a basic swim check where each student demonstrates their ability to swim and climb aboard a boat.
For the first couple of days, two students are teamed with a coach who is an experienced sailor and who has completed our coaching clinic.
Note: The two students and one coach model may change during the coronavirus pandemic in order to maintain social distancing.
By the end of the week, kids are usually able to sail by themselves.
There is a family picnic on the Friday, after which students are invited to take family members sailing.

Enrolling your children:
You can enroll online with the YMCA by clicking this link:
​ Go to YMCA Site
Tips for signing up online with the YMCA:

• When you click register, the system will need you to log in to your YMCA account. If you aren’t a member you’ll need to create an account. It’s free—just click sign up on the right side of the screen. IMPORTANT NOTE! Once you fill in your information, you need to add your kids’ info. If you skip this step you won’t be able to register for sailing, because the system will think you’re too old!
• Toward the end of the process you’ll be shown (among other things) a guide to YMCA summer camps. As a service provider to the YMCA, ESA has its own camp procedures. Once you register we’ll send them to you along with some additional info to complete.
• If you’re applying for a need-based scholarship from ESA, don’t register through the YMCA’s system just yet. If you receive a scholarship we’ll work with the YMCA to get you registered.

You can also register in person at the Sky Family YMCA in Englewood or
Call the YMCA at 941.475.1234