Clearwater Community Sailing Center is the place for kids to spend summer on the water! We have put together a great program this year – sign up and join the fun! All experience levels are welcome.
Summer Camp for kids 5-16
Parents: Please familiarize yourself with CCSC’s policies before registering your child for our summer camp program.
Camp Details:
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Monday through Friday 9-3PM
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Little Puffs may attend Mornings Sessions (9AM-12PM), Afternoon Sessions (12-3PM) or both.
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Before and After Care is available as early as 8 am to as late as 5 pm. Cost is $75 per child per week. Please note: there is no programming during Before and After Care.
Questions? Please give us a call (727) 517-7776!
Week 1: June 1-5
Week 2: June 8-12
Week 3: June 15-19
Week 4: June 22-26
Week 5: June 29-July 3
Week 6: July 6-July 10
Week 7: July 13-17
Week 8: July 20-24
Week 9: July 27-31
Week 10: August 3-7
Camp Dates:
Camp Descriptions:
Little Puffs: Campers age 5-7 will be sailing with an instructor learning about the wind and the water. The main focus is to have fun and be safe. There are 2 sessions each day for Little Puffs: AM: 9 AM - 12 PM or PM: 12-3 PM
$225/week for a half day, $435 for full day*
*Must use code LPFULLDAY26 while registering both half day camps to receive full day discount
Youth Camp: This sailing camp is for new and returning campers ages 8-11. The focus will be learning and mastering the basics of sailing their own vessel and in groups while also having a great time on the water. Campers will be sailing Optis, prams and Hobies.
$435
Youth Camp 2.0: This brand new camp is designed for returning campers ages 8-11 who have completed at least one week of youth camp in June 2026 or a previous camp year. Sailors in this group will build on their existing skills while learning more advanced sailing techniques and being introduced to sailboat racing. This camp serves as a stepping stone to Green Fleet, our year-round competitive sailing program, for sailors who are ready to continue their development. (Weeks 6-10 only)
$435
Windsurfing:
Windsurfing is a type of sailing that requires balancing on the board while sailing at the same time. CCSC has equipment specially designed for beginners so that getting on the water is fast and fun! Campers should be at least 70lbs and can range from 8-16 years old. All experience levels are welcome. (Weeks 1-5 only)
$435
Teen Camp:
Campers ages 12-16 will be sailing 420 sailboats and Hobie catamarans. The 420 is a small, two person dinghy great for beginners and experienced sailors alike. The Hobie is a small, stable catamaran, perfect for learning and group sailing.
$435
Scroll through to see some of the fun our sailors have at camp!
Camp Policies:
What to Bring
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Wear clothes you can get wet
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Bring a set of dry clothes*
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Hat (if desired)
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Sunglasses (if desired)
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Sunscreen
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Towel
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Closed-toed shoes you can get wet (no flip-flops, please!)
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Bagged lunch
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Reusable water bottle
*Campers are not permitted to change clothes until the end of the day when a parent or guardian is on site unless CCSC has otherwise received notice.
WEATHER: Camp is still held regardless of Florida’s summer weather conditions. If there is inclement weather, we will have activities in a sheltered area. Summer camp is conducted during hurricane season; if we are forced to close due to hurricane conditions, there will be no refund provided to participants. If the center is closed for something unforeseen, we will contact each parent/guardian with the phone number or email address provided.
RED TIDE: Red Tide is not uncommon in our area. Camp is still held in red tide conditions as long as our beach and facility remain open. If your child has a medical condition that makes him or her unable to participate in camp due to red tide, a refund minus a $30 fee will only be given if a doctor’s note is provided. If the sailing center is forced to shut down due to red tide, a credit of equivalent value will be issued that is applicable towards any of the services CCSC provides.
CAMPER SATISFACTION: We offer various exciting activities for our campers. However, we cannot always guarantee that your child will enjoy our program. If your child is not enjoying camp, please inform your child’s instructor as soon as possible. Sailing center staff will do their best to reasonably accommodate your child while at camp. Our instructor’s top priority is to ensure your child’s safety on and off of the water.
DISMISSAL FROM CAMP: In order to provide a positive experience for all of our campers, the camp reserves the right to dismiss campers whose behavior is detrimental to the camp community, per the opinion of the Sailing Director. CCSC expects all campers to adhere to the Youth Sailing Program Conduct Policy. A parent/guardian will be notified of any problems in camp before dismissal occurs and the problem may be resolved with possible suspension only. If the Sailing Director determines that this is not possible due to circumstances, immediate dismissal may result. It will be the parent’s responsibility to pick up the child. There will be NO REFUNDS for dismissal.
Youth Sailing Program Conduct Policy:
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You are required to wear Life Jackets at all times beyond the sailing center fences and while on the water
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You are required to wear closed toed shoes at all times, even while sailing. (example: crocs or water shoes) FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE!
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You are expected to be respectful of CCSC staff, grounds, and equipment, as well as your fellow campers.
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You are expected to behave appropriately with other campers.
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You need to listen to and follow your Instructors’ directions; they are concerned for your safety and the safety of others.
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You must pass the given swim test and capsize recovery exercise.
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Offensive language of any type will NOT be tolerated
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You will respect the Gulf of America, Clearwater Bay, their shores and the creatures that make them their home.
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You should come to camp every day ready to get wet, go sailing, and have fun!
DAMAGE RESPONSIBILITY: It is your responsibility to repair or replace any damage of program equipment that is attributed to your child’s reckless or irresponsible behavior.
ACTIVITY, STAFF, LOCATION CHANGES: We make every effort to adhere to the planned activities, activity locations, and schedules. Sometimes, however, events beyond our control necessitate changes, which cannot be predicted beforehand. Accordingly, the camp reserves the right to make activity, staff, and program location changes at its discretion without limitation or prior notice. There will be no refunds, credits, or tuition reductions should any such change(s) occur.
REFUND POLICY: If you need to cancel your registration, we are able to refund your registration costs minus a $30 fee per registration until May 15, 2026. After this date, no monetary camp registration refunds will be provided. After May 15th, cancellations 15+ days prior to the start of your program week will be compensated with a credit for 2027's sailing summer camp. Cancellations made 0-14 days prior to the start of your program week will not be compensated. To inquire about your reservation please email operations@sailclearwater.org. Camp Week transfers are not guaranteed. In the event that a full camp week is rescheduled, postponed or canceled due to events outside of CCSC’s control, credits for a future summer camp will be given, refunds will not be given.
SCHEDULE CHANGES: NO rescheduling missed days under any circumstances. Although we make every effort to accommodate absent campers, we do not make up missed days.
PARENT POLICY: We know how fun it is seeing your kids out on the water! That being said, in order to create a safe and undistracted camp environment for all of our campers, parents may not be present during camp hours (9AM-3PM) Monday-Thursday on camp weeks. On Fridays you are welcome to come watch your campers attempt our camp tradition, the Clearwater Challenge, sailing from the sailing center to Bird Island, around One Tree Island and back. Thank you for helping us keep a fun and safe camp environment!
Questions? Please call our office 727-517-7776.