Sails and Trails Camp QSC QUASSAPAUG SAILING CENTER Full and half day sailing, kayaking and nature exploration camp. AGES 9 to 18 LOCATION W. Lake Road, PLEASE NOTE ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PASS A SWIM TEST (IN A LIFEJACKET) Middlebury 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 Adventure 2-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 Optimist Dinghy Sailing boat, wind direction, water safety, rigging, knots, and sailing up and 2-WEEK SESSIONS | JUNE 22 TO AUGUST 14 | down wind. All sailing skill levels can be accommodated. 9AM–NOON OR 9AM–4PM Campers will then enjoy exploring the land around the water at the For all skill levels of campers less than 110 lbs. Participants will Whittemore Sanctuary and its begin their sailing experience in QSC’s Optimist dinghies, with an wetland habitat. Animal tracking, introduction to basic safety, seamanship, and boat handling. Each scavenger hunts, fishing and boat will be sailed by only one student. Skills taught will include investigating the animals and birds understanding the parts of the boat, water safety, understanding wind in and out of the water, will be direction, rigging, knots, and sailing up and down wind—with a focus on part of this nature program helping developing independence and confidence. kids to make the connection of the value of open space and Advanced sailors will be taught more complex sailing skills such as sail responsible land use to issues like trim, position and the effects of body acpl ement and movement. More water quality for recreation and experienced sailors will also be taught the basics of racing. AGES 9–12 daily usage. * If your child is at least 12 years of age and 5 ft. tall and over 110 lbs., they AGES 9–11 AND 12–18 are likely better suited for the 420 program. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION contact: Joel Zackin 203-495-9431 QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED BY emailing [email protected] The Quassapaug Sailing Center | P.O. Box 231 Middlebury, CT 06762 | 203-758-2241 | www.qsailingcenter.org 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! 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 Leadership In Training competitions. A larger class of boat designed to be sailed by both a 2-WEEK SESSIONS | JUNE TO AUGUST | 9AM–4PM skipper and a crew, it is suited for sailors over 100 lbs. and with previous 22 14 experience in Optimist sailing, while also appropriate for ldero novice Making use of ALL the QSC vessels, campers in this program will not students. All skills levels welcome. Skills taught will include rigging, only learn how to sail, but the proper technique to kayaking as well. efficient sailing, upwind and downwind sailing, and boat handling. They will then sail and paddle to some often unseen areas of Lake Quassapaug. Investigating the unique wetland wildlife, they will discov- This is also a great program for experienced Sailors to advance their er diverse insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals that live in boat handling skills and the use of additional equipment. They will this wonderful habitat. become more comfortable with the physics of sailing as well, practicing rudderless sailing, mastering roll tacking, and gybing. Advanced sailors Survivals skills, compass usage and orienteering will all be part of their will learn to improve their racing skills becoming more familiar with a amazing expedition! racing start, rules, and protest situations. This program is ongoing and can be repeated throughout the summer. Advanced sailors will be taught more complex sailing skills such as sail They will learn leadership skills while gaining and enhancing their sail- trim, position and the effects of body placement and movement. More ing and kayaking skills—all while enjoying the outdoors and exploring experienced sailors will also be taught the basics of racing. AGES 12–18 the environment of the lake. AGES 13–15 Sessions SESSION 1 | JUNE 22 - JULY 3 SESSION 2 | JULY 6 - JULY 17 Extended SESSION 3 | JULY 20 - JULY 31 Hours Available SESSION 4 | AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 14 Pricing MORNING CARE QSC QSC PROGRAM TIME AGE to AM NON-SPONSOR SPONSOR 8 9 Sails and Trails 1 9AM–4PM 9–11 $615 $465 AFTERNOON CARE Sails and Trails 2 9AM–4PM 12–18 $615 $465 to PM Optimist Dinghy: Full Day 9AM–4PM 9–12 $615 $465 4 5 Optimist Dinghy: Half Day 9AM–12PM 9–12 $335 $285 COST PER HOUR 420 Dinghy Sailing: Full Day 9AM–4PM 12–18 $615 $465 420 Dinghy Sailing: Half Day 9AM–12PM 12–18 $335 $285 $9 Leadership in Training 9AM–4PM 13–15 $615 $465 The Quassapaug Sailing Center | P.O. Box 231 Middlebury, CT 06762 | 203-758-2241 | www.qsailingcenter.org.