Summer Camp

Summer Camp 2025 Schedule

ETYSA is Excited for Summer Camp 2025!
Registration is NOW OPEN!

The camps are held at Blackbeard Sailing Club, New Bern NC.
 ETYSA annual Family Membership of $50 is required.
 ETYSA summer camps are $325 per weekly session (Sibling discount of $25 for 2nd+ child from the same family)
  • June 2-6 -  420 Race training (Attendance must be pre approved by Head Instructor; billed at daily rate)
  • June 9-13 - Learn to Sail (Beginner - Intermediate)
  • June 16-20 - Learn to Sail (Beginner - Intermediate)
  • June 23-27 - Intro to Racing I and II (15-student limit)
  • June 30-July 4 - No Camp (Happy 4th of July)
  • July 7-11 - Learn to Sail (Beginner - Intermediate)
  • July 14-18 - Learn to Sail (Beginner - Intermediate)
  • July 21-25 - Intro to Racing I and II (15-student limit)
  • July 28 - Aug 1 - Fun Week/Repeat Week!

*Learn to Sail weeks are appropriate for sailors of all levels.
**Fun/Repeat Week is for all returning sailors who have attended at least one week of camp (any summer)

Regardless of your child’s experience level, there’s a program that’s just right for them at ETYSA. Those new to sailing start in Learn to Sail - Beginners. Those with more experience are placed in Advanced Beginner or Intermediate Classes.  Skill level progression for each child is tracked in the US Sailing Red Book. For children who anre interested in furthering their skills and learning more about the sport of Sailboat Racing, ETYSA offers Learn to Race Camp Weeks.  Each camp week starts on a Monday and runs through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Our Coaches are either certified United States Coast Guard, US Sailing Level I, II, and III. They are also Red Cross First Aid/CPR, Stop the Bleed, and Safe Sport certified. Instructors are supported by a team of local sailing volunteers.

Step #1: Join ETYSA! - An Annual Family Membership of $50 is required before registering for any ETYSA Camps.

Step #2: Register for Camp and join the fun!  -only $275 per session (sibling discount of $25 for additional children from the same family) 

ETYSA Family Membership
Camp Registration via TidyHQ

Scholarship Opportunity

Full or partial scholarships for summer camp are available to those individuals with a sincere interest in sailing, and who exhibit a financial need. We are especially seeking local youth who may not have otherwise been exposed to sailing, a sport which offers camaraderie, fun, competition and the development of life-long skills. To apply for a scholarship, please click the button below. The details of the scholarship process are included in the application.

Scholarship Application

Sailing Programs at ETYSA

Regardless of your child’s time on the water and experience level, there’s a program that’s just right for them at ETYSA. Those new to sailing start in INTRODUCTION TO SAILING. If they attend future sessions or have prior experience, they can attend one of the more advanced courses. Each course starts on a Monday and runs through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Our Coaches are either certified United States Coast Guard, US Sailing Level I, II, and III.  They are also Red Cross First Aid/CPR, Stop the Bleed, and Safe Sport certified. Instructors are supported by a team of local sailing volunteers.

What to Bring to Camp

ETYSA Sailing Levels

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