Junior Sailing Programs

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2026 Session Dates:

Monday – Friday — 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

• Session 1:  June 15^th  – June 26^th
• Session 2:  June 29^th  – July 10^th
• Session 3: July 13^th – July 24^th
• Session 4:  July 27^th  – Aug 7^th
• Session 5:  Aug 10^th  – Aug 21^st

Join a two-week sailing camp taught by US Sailing certified instructors and US Sailing REACH/Stem instructors. Students of all levels receive both classroom and on-the-water instruction on 420s, Bugs and/or RS Feva XL sailboats. Classes are geared to the students’ different sailing abilities and interests.

In addition to two weeks of instruction, students perform a sailing demonstration at the end of each session when parents can take photographs and videos of their junior sailors. An awards ceremony and paid dinner service follows (with financial assistance available if needed).

Cost

Discounts: A 10% discount is available for enrolling: (1) two siblings in the same session, (2) enrolling the same child in multiple sessions, or (3) both of the above (siblings/multiple sessions).

Participation Requirements

• Ages: 8 -18
• Swim Check:  Swimming is recommended, but not required. However, all students must be comfortable in the water. Instructors conduct a swim check on the first day of class. The swim check requires that each child be able to swim 50 feet fully clothed with a life jacket on and then tread water. Bring a towel and a change of clothes to every class. Please note that the Chicago Park District offers affordable swimming lessons.
• Life Jackets: All students must wear a US Coast Guard Approved Type III Vest PFD (Life Jacket) at all times.  We provide the life jackets. However, you may purchase one for your child to wear if you would like.
• Bring to Class Every Day:  Closed Toed Shoes, Sunscreen, Suitable Sailing Attire, Change of Dry Clothes and Lunch

Please note that the JPYC Youth Sailing School reserves the right to select the appropriate class level in order to ensure that children are in the best level for their age, size and experience.

JPYC SAILING SCHOOL

The Jackson Park Yacht Club Sailing School (JPYC Sailing School) is an Illinois nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to provide the outreach, education, training, support and resources necessary to engage young people in boating and other activities on and around the water, including non-traditional participants in boating activities. The JPYC Sailing School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

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