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.