Junior Summer Programs
Help us Fight Nature Deficit Disorder in today's society. Join the national "No Child Left Inside" initiative. This summer register your child to participate in a Marine Education or Sailing program at the WaterFront Center. All programs are lead by experienced naturalists/US Sailing certified instructors fully certified in CPR/AED and First Aid.
During the upcoming summer your child explores West Harbor with new activities, a varied curriculum and a stellar staff bringing it all together. We have refreshed all of our summer season programs again in 2011 with new ideas and new perspectives. All of the curriculums has been updated and expanded allowing your child to spend their entire summer exploring the marine environment and sailing on West Harbor. The signature elements that have made our programs successful and fun over the years have been retained and enhanced. it is going to be a great summer!
During the upcoming summer your child explores West Harbor with new activities, a varied curriculum and a stellar staff bringing it all together. We have refreshed all of our summer season programs again in 2011 with new ideas and new perspectives. All of the curriculums has been updated and expanded allowing your child to spend their entire summer exploring the marine environment and sailing on West Harbor. The signature elements that have made our programs successful and fun over the years have been retained and enhanced. it is going to be a great summer!
More Youth Programs:
Field Trips for Camps
Junior Sailing
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
High School Sailing
Private Lessons
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JUNIOR SUMMER PROGRAMS
** Scholarships are available.
Bay Buccaneers
(Grades 1-2)  Sound Swash
(Grades 3-4)  First Mates
(Grades 5-6)  Skippers
(Grades 7-8)  Survivors
(Grades 7-9)  High School
(Grades 9-12)   Bay Buccaneers - Grades 1 & 2
Our youngest explorers (students entering 1st or 2nd grade) embark on thematic studies of local inhabitants of Oyster Bay. They will collect samples, perform experiments and discover the beach, creek and marsh habitats. Each theme will be reinforced with activities and crafts. "On the Water" activities will include a voyage on the Christeen, rowing, and fishing from the pier. There will also be guest appearances from local wildlife organizations. Enjoy the environment as a Bay Buccaneer! Offered in one week sessions and you may sign up for more than one session. Limited to 16 participants.
This year Bay Buccaneers will be offered more frequently in order to coincide with our other summer programs (Sound Swashbucklers, First Mates and/or Skippers). The one week sessions are designed to offer program variety for those that choose to join us for more than one week. Dates:
Time:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fee:
$450; $360 for July 5-8 (short week)
Register:
Sound Swashbucklers - Grades 3 & 4
Sound Swashbucklers take on new experiences, learn new skills and participate in different activities from serving as crew aboard the Christeen to exploring the marsh, beach and creek.
They sail every day either in an Opti or aboard the Christeen! They explore West Harbor paddling their own kayak, having new adventures and discovering wildlife! A one-week option is available for Session 1 only. Dates:
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee:
$1050; Special One Week Options available for: Week 1 (June 27 – July 1), $525 and Week 2 (July 5 – 8), $420
Register:
First Mates - Grades 5 & 6
First Mates entering 5th or 6th grade experience a combination of marine discovery and sailing every day! While sailing in Optis or Sonars the First Mates will be grouped into levels in order to continue building on their skills. Additionally they will learn seamanship, go fishing, develop kayaking skills and learn to appreciate the environment. First Mates also have the opportunity to meet new animals, set traps for our own "deadliest catch" while aboard the Christeen and explore areas otherwise not visited. You may sign up for more than one session, one week options are available for Session 1 only. This program is appropriate for all sailing abilities.*
The sessions will be designed so that participants attending consecutive sessions will be exposed to different programmatic themes. Some of the new activities planned may include:
Dates:
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee:
$1050; Special One Week Options available for: Week 1 (June 27 – July 1), $525 and Week 2 (July 5 – 8), $420
Register:
* A prerequisite swim check is required.
Skippers - Grades 7 & 8
Each day those entering 7th or 8th grade will sail the waters of Oyster Bay. Instruction will be on Optis, PiXels, Sunfish or Sonars, dependent on the daily weather conditions and the Skipper's individual size and experience. With the naturalists the Skippers will participate in a variety of activities that promote environmental stewardship such as: water quality testing, fishing, kayaking and dredging for local marine life aboard our historic Oyster Sloop. The program culminates when the Skippers work together to sail the Christeen to Cold Spring Harbor and visit Sagamore Hill by sea. Each session is unique and you may sign up for more than one session. This program is appropriate for all sailing abilities.*
This program is designed for those entering 7th or 8th grades in September. We invite those entering 9th grade to check out our new High School program offerings. Some of the new activities that may be included in the Skippers program are:
Dates:
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee:
$1050
Register:
* A prerequisite swim check is required.
Survivors - Grades 7, 8 & 9
Experience a week-long adventure, with others entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade, as if you were truly stranded on a deserted island! Participants learn skills necessary for survival with activities that foster problem solving and team work. Additionally, participants will learn basic kayaking skills including different paddling and rescue techniques for their excursion across the Bay to camp out Thursday evening under the watchful eye of their Naturalists. The self-sufficiency skills they have learned are put to the test as they build shelters and cook out under the stars. Friday morning they will be "rescued" by the Christeen and returned to the WaterFront Center where they will have the opportunity as a group to reflect on their experiences, their new found self-confidence and the valuable life lessons they have learned.*
Dates:
Survivor 1 - June 27 - July 1: M-W: 9am-4pm; Thu: 9am - Overnight to 1:30pm Fri
Survivor 2 - July 5-8: Tue-Wed: 9am-4pm; Thu: 9am - Overnight to 1:30pm Fri Survivor 3 - August 22-26: M-W: 9am-4pm; Thu: 9am - Overnight to 1:30pm Fri Fee:
$650; $520 for July 5-8 (short week)
Register:
* A prerequisite swim check is required.
High School Program - Grades 9-12
This is a program for those entering 9th through 12th grades that includes a combination of sailing and marine education. Participants spend part of the day with US Sailing Certified coaches teaching the basic of sailing to advanced racing skills on one of the boats in our fleet (Sonar, 420s, Sunfish) participants also learn about cruising and some basic navigation as the session culminates with an overnight cruise to Huntington Harbor in our cruising boats. The other part of the day they spend exploring and learning about the marine environment with our team of naturalists including research, data collection and analysis as well as many other exciting projects like building a sea-perch.
Dates:
Time:
9am-4pm except overnight cruise
Fee:
$1500
Register:
* A prerequisite swim check is required.
Cancellation Policy: Should a camper suffer an illness or injury prior to their camp start date which prevents them from participating in regular camp activities (a note from a doctor will be required) the balance paid will be refunded less a $75.00 processing fee. Should a camper decide not to attend a program for other reasons, not related to illness or injury, the balance paid will be non-refundable, UNLESS the WaterFront Center is able to confirm a fully-paid replacement for the spot before camp begins. A $75.00 processing fee would apply. Under no circumstances will a refund be issued once a program has begun. Important Info:
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