The Junior Sailing Program aims to teach the art of sailing to juniors and, for those who are interested, introduce them to the sport of sailboat racing. The junior sailors learn on the club-owned fleet of Optimist Prams, Club 420s, Sunfish, and Lasers.
Highlights of the program include:
Day camp at the club in June
Monthly practice sessions
Participation in local, regional and national regattas, most of which have special fleets for beginning racers.
Rock Paper Scissors Junior Regatta which is held at Birmingham Sailing Club in August.
BSC JUNIOR SAILING CAMP 2025
For ages 8-19
Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
FEE: $450 / $375 for BSC members
After May 26, a late fee of $75 will be applied.
Additional family members receive $50 discount.
Extended day pickup is available until 6:30 pm for $50/day, additional family members are $35/day. Please contact Camp Director Amy Sides to arrange for extended day: juniorsailing@birminghamsailingclub.org.
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1, 2025
CAMP FEES INCLUDE:
*use of club sailboats *instructors’ fees *daily lunches *snacks *t-shirt
*option to stay and participate in Wednesday night club races
Please note that families (including siblings) are encouraged to stick around and enjoy our facilities while their camper is in session.
Limited camping space available for families as well.
BSC Junior Sailing Camp offers beginner (learn to sail), intermediate (learn to sail better), advanced (learn to race), and extreme (learn to race better) courses for kids looking to advance their sailing skills in Optimists, Lasers, and Club 420 sailboats.
Prerequisite skills needed for each level:
LEVEL 1 BEGINNER
No Prior boating experience required.
Must be able to swim unassisted for 25 yards and tread water for 2 minutes.
LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE
In addition to the above: Should know basic names of boat parts. Be able to steer boat away from and back to the dock under sail alone.
LEVEL 3 ADVANCED (INTRO TO RACING)
In addition to the above: Should know the basic right of way rules. Should know how to get out of the NO GO ZONE (irons). Should have a desire to learn more about sailing through racing.
LEVEL 4 EXTREME (RACE BETTER)
Must have some experience racing sailboats.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY: Payment is due at the time of registration. Our payment processor requires a 3% fee for credit card payments, and zero fee for bank draft payment, which will be added at checkout. In case of cancellation, the full camp fee, minus 3% processing fees if applicable, will be refunded up to 14 days before the first day of camp. For cancellations made 2-13 days before camp, an additional $50 cancellation fee will be applied. No refunds for cancellations made less than 2 days before camp begins. NOTE: When registering for the waitlist, payment will not be required until an opening is available for your child. Payment will be required when a child is moved from the waitlist to the camp registration. Please contact Camp Director Amy Sides for any questions: juniorsailing@birminghamsailingclub.org.