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​summer  camps

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Youth and Teens are invited to join us this summer to learn to sail in Dyes Inlet! New and returning sailors are welcome. Our goal is to make each week a new and exciting experience. All skill levels are welcome! Scroll below to learn more about our 2025 camp offerings, and what gear is needed for a fun week on the water.

Both youth and teen groups will incorporate fun STEM learning into camp sessions. Some weeks in the summer feature extreme low tides, also providing incredible beach experiences for our sailors. Other weeks provide exploration of additional STEM concepts with hands-on experiences both on and off the water. Each camp session will have a general focus guided by our instructors, as well as a choice time for sailors to explore their favored activities. 
Participants meet for camp at the head of the pier at Silverdale Waterfront Park.

Financial support is available for those in need, please visit our Scholarships page for more information.

2025  youth  &  teen  camps


​Youth Camps (Ages 8-12)

Campers will be learning to sail in Optimist sailboats (Optis) - small, single sail boats designed especially for younger sailors who weigh 120 pounds or less. These boats are easy to handle, highly stable, and tons of fun - ideal for learning the fundamentals of sailing. 

Campers will learn: basic sailing terminology and boat parts, how to rig and de-rig an Opti sailboat, wind awareness and points of sail, steering and sail control, water safety and right-of-way rules, teamwork, responsibility, and problem solving on the water. 

Dates/Times: 
Half Day Camp, July 7-11, 2025, 1pm - 4pm
Half Day Camp, July 14-18, 2025, 1pm - 4pm

Cost: $250
Register Here for Youth Camp

Teen Camps (Ages 13-18)
Campers will be learning to sail in Vanguard 15s (V15s) - sleek, responsive two-person dinghies that are perfect for learning teamwork, speed, and more advanced techniques. Whether your teen is brand new to sailing, or looking to improve their skills, this camp offers a dynamic and supportive experience on the water. 

Campers will learn: advanced sailing techniques and boat handling, how to work as a crew and skipper in a two-person boat, right-of-way rules and tactical sailing, safety procedures and capsize recovery, rigging and maintaining performance sailboats

Dates/Times: 
Half Day Camp, July 7-11, 2025, 9am - 12pm
Half Day Camp, July 14-18, 2025, 9am - 12pm

Cost: ​$250
Register Here for Teen Camp

What  gear  do  I  need?

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​Participants need:
  • well-fitted life jacket
  • a change of clothes
  • clothing for the weather - dress in layers!
  • shoes that can get wet
  • swim suit and towel
  • sunscreen and sunglasses
  • lunch/snacks
  • water bottle

Please review our Sailing Camp Checklist for more details to ensure your sailor is prepared for a great week on the water!
Optional: Helmet. While sailing, the boom moves across the boat when changing tacks. We teach our sailors how to safely move in their boat to avoid being hit in the head by the boom, however some opt to wear helmets just in case. Please review the below information on concussions if this is of concern.  
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Physical Location

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Kitsap Sailing Foundation Mailing Address

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Kitsap Sailing Foundation
3550 NW Byron St
Silverdale, WA 
98383

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WA State Charity Information
UBI: 602 578 921
501(c)(3) - EIN 43-2096186
Kitsap Sailing & Rowing Foundation is our full legal name and we have Kitsap Sailing Foundation as a legal trade name.


  • About Us
    • Fleet
    • Contacts
    • Scholarships
  • Sailing Programs
    • Kitsap Sailing Team
    • Summer Camps
    • Adult Lessons
    • Links
  • Donate/Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Volunteer