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OPTIMISt explorers

AGES: 7-11
SCHEDULE: One-week sessions are Monday-Friday
Two-week sessions are Monday-Thursday
Half day: 8:30 - 11:30 AM or 12:30 - 3:30 PM
Full Day: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
DURATION: There is a mix of one-week and two-week sessions throughout the summer. See the schedule below for the dates of each.
PUBLIC: 1/2 Day - 1 Week $190
1/2 Day - 2 Weeks $305
Full Day - 1 Week $365
Full Day - 2 Weeks $585
MEMBER:1/2 Day - 1 Week $135
1/2 Day - 2 Weeks $215
Full Day - 1 Week $255
Full Day - 2 Weeks $410

WHAT’S AN OPTIMIST?
The 8 ft Optimist Pram is an ideal boat for learning. It is a stable boat and is easy to handle on the water. This boat is the go-to learning boat for sailing centers around the world.

WHO ARE OPTI EXPLORERS?
Opti Explorers are first-time or newer sailors, ages 7-11, looking for a fun introduction to sailing. Sailors will gain confidence and independence on the water while sailing alone or with a partner. Students learn the basics of sailing in a fun Summer Camp environment, using hands-on adventures and games to learn sailing.

The Half Day class is better suited for younger kids who want a shorter summer camp during the day and may get tuckered out spending a full day at the lake. The Full Day sailors are ready to spend a full, action-packed day at sailing camp. They take a 1-hour lunch break at the lake to cool off and recharge.

MORE SPECIFICS:
We place 1-3 sailors per boat to make them feel comfortable while learning and each instructor supervises 8 or fewer sailors. If you prefer your child sail alone or have a friend/sibling that you want them to sail with please indicate that while registering.

Getting out on the water each day of the session is not guaranteed. On days when the wind is too high to be on the water safely, we play games and learn on shore. 

WHAT’S NEXT?
After taking this course, sailors who have completed all their Explorer skills should move on to Optimist Cruisers.

OPTIMIST EXPLORERS - HALF DAY - 2024 SCHEDULE
SESSION DATES DAYS TIME CLASSES PUBLIC MEMBERS
OE1 6/10 - 6/14 MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 5 $190 $135
OE2 6/10 - 6/14 MONDAY - FRIDAY 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM 5 $190 $135
OE3 6/17 - 6/27 MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8 $305 $215
OE4 6/17 - 6/27 MONDAY - THURSDAY 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM 8 $305 $215
OE5 7/8 - 7/12 MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 5 $190 $135
OE6 7/8 - 7/12 MONDAY - FRIDAY 12:30 PM 3:30 PM 5 $190 $135
OE7 7/15 - 7/25 MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8 $305 $215
OE8 7/15 - 7/25 MONDAY - THURSDAY 12:30 PM 3:30 PM 8 $305 $215
OE9 7/29 - 8/2 MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 5 $190 $135
OE10 7/29 - 8/2 MONDAY - FRIDAY 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM 5 $190 $135
OE11 8/5 - 8/15 MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8 $305 $215
OE12 8/5 - 8/15 MONDAY - THURSDAY 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM 8 $305 $215
OE13 8/19 - 8/23 MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 5 $190 $135
OE14 8/19 - 8/23 MONDAY - FRIDAY 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM 5 $190 $135
OPTIMIST EXPLORERS - FULL DAY - 2024 SCHEDULE
SESSION DATES DAYS TIME CLASSES PUBLIC MEMBERS
OF1 6/10 - 6/14 MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 5 $365 $255
OF2 6/17 - 6/27 MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 8 $585 $410
OF3 7/8 - 7/12 MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 5 $365 $255
OF4 7/15 - 7/25 MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 8 $585 $410
OF5 7/29 - 8/2 MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 5 $365 $255
OF6 8/5 - 8/15 MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 8 $585 $410
OF7 8/19 - 8/23 MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 5 $365 $255