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Questions

Saling Camp or Lessons for 10-year-old
kayak or canoeing summer camp for 12-year-old
Related page: Places to go sailing with kids
See also: Owning a Boat

Reviews of programs

Berkeley High School Crew Team
Cal Adventures Youth Program sailing, kayaking
Lake Merritt Summer Youth Rowing
Nautilus Institute
Oakland Strokes Summer Rowing Camp

Saling Camp or Lessons for 10-year-old

Jan 2009

My son, who will be 10 this summer, wants to learn to sail. I know about the Cal Adventures camp, which is pretty pricey and I'm just wondering what else is out there? There seems to be a camp on Lake Merritt, but ew. Seems like it would be more fun to be out on the bay. Any other options? Any opinions about those two camps? Swallows and Amazons fan

The Richmond Yacht Club in Point Richmond has a fantastic junior program. It is on Sundays from 9 - 3. You can go to www.richmondyc.org for more info, or call the club at 510-237-2821. Megan

Encinal Yacht Club in Alameda has an excellent junior sailing program - one of the best in the Bay Area - for beginners through advanced sailors. You do not need to be a yacht club member to participate. Neither my husband nor I sail, but both our son and daughter (with very different personalities) have loved the programs there. The summer program offers three 3-week sessions, with Thursday evening racing and a barbecue at which families are welcome. There are also weekend sailing classes during the school year. For more information, check the web site at http://www.encinal.org/pageResource/juniors/2009/junior_program.html, or contact the Junior Sailing Office (510)769-0221 or juniors@encinal.org There will also be an Open House on Sunday, March 1, from 3-5 PM

kayak or canoeing summer camp for 12-year-old

May 2003

Hi, I am looking for a kayak or canoeing camp for my 12 year old daughter in the berkeley oakland area. Anyone have any recommendations? darlene

Recommended:

Cal Adventures Youth Program (3)

Berkeley High School Crew Team

Website for BHS Crew: www.berkeleyhighcrew.org

November 2003

Join Berkely High School Men's Crew! BHS is one of 2 public schools west of the Mississippi offering crew to its students. The BHS Men's crew team is actively seeking any grade level BHS male student to join their novice team. Unlike private high school rowing teams/clubs, no prior athletic qualifications are required - only the interest to row and be part of a great team of guys! Financial scholarships are available. Practice is in the afternoon after school, Monday @ BHS, Wed & Fri and occasional Sat @ our dock, Jack London Aquatic Center (JLAC).BHS men's crew has consistently fielded competitive boats in the Junior National Races sponsored by the US Rowing Association. Our guys have been recruited by top collegiate rowing programs - we have alumni from CAL, Univ. of Washington and Princeton. Our next race will be Sunday, November 16 @ the Head of the Lagoon, San Mateo. Visit our website: www.berkeleyhighcrew.org for race schedule and to contact head coach Chris Dadd. jane

Lake Merritt Summer Youth Rowing

Website for Lake Merritt Summer Youth Rowing: http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/boating_youth_rowing.asp

May 2004

Looking for a fun and healthy activity for your teen this summer? Check out Summer Youth Rowing at Lake Merritt, Oakland. Its not expensive and its a terrific experience for the kids. My son rowed with this program during the summer after his freshman year and was hooked! He then joined the fabulous Berkeley High crew program which became the focal point for his high school career. Check out more information at: http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/boating_youth_rowing.asp Nancy

Even with advanced planning our 15 year olds will be rowing with ''Row Oakland 2004''out of the Old Lake Merritt Boathouse (They're already rowers and will be interning). Row Oakland offers 3 two-week programs (the first begins 6/21 and the last ends 7/30) and both morning or afternoon sessions. Its a great chance to get a workout and a tan, learn a new skill and meet other teens, close to home. The interns for this program tend to be kids your daughter's age from the Berkeley (boys and girls) Crew, and it is run by the BHS Crew Head Coach. Each 2 wk, 1/2 day session cost $90, with fee waivers available. Phone 510-273-9041 for more information. Heather

Nautilus Institute

May/June 1999

The Nautilus Institute's Pegasus Project offers teens a free life skills and leadership training program aboard a 51-foot ketch. Call Paul Kassatkin at 697-9296 or check their web site at http://www.nautilus.org/pegasus (from the May/June 1999 Berkeley High School PTSA Newsletter)

Oakland Strokes Summer Rowing Camp

Website for Oakland Strokes: www.oaklandstrokes.org

April 2004

Has anyone had experience with the Oakland Strokes rowing camp? I am looking on behalf of my 14 year old son. Thanks! Rachel

My then 13-year-old daughter attended the Oakland Strokes rowing camp last summer and loved it! She enjoyed the camp and the sport so much that she joined the team. Crew is a really great sport, and the Strokes gives kids an opportunity to meet other high schoolers from a number of schools, keeps them in great shape, and enhances their college applications. This camp, geared to late-middle to high school kids, is fun whether or not your child has any long-term interest in the sport.

Oakland Strokes, a nationally recognized junior rowing club, offers a week-long summer camp for 12 to 18 year- olds who have no prior crew experience. Morning or afternoon sessions are available for $175 per session. The camp will be held at the Jack London Aquatic Center on the Oakland Estuary during the weeks of June 21, June 28, and July 26. Financial assistance is available for Oakland residents. Find more information and a summer camp application on our website, www.oaklandstrokes.org. Pam Bluhm

November 2003

The Oakland Strokes is a long established and very successful Junior level rowing club. Membership in the Oakland Strokes is open to all high school students and financial aid is available to those who qualify. Practices are held in the Oakland Estuary close to Jack London Square. This is a great sport that encourages physical fitness and teamwork, and is a real asset on college applications! We are recruiting new members through November 30 for both men's and women's groups. For more information, check out our web site, www.oaklandstrokes.org
Sally West

November 2003

During November the Oakland Strokes is recruiting high school students for their novice men?s and women?s rowing teams. This is a challenging, fun, and competitive sport and you need no prior rowing experience . Founded in 1974, Oakland Strokes is a co-educational junior rowing program that has members from over 35 East Bay high schools. Prestigious colleges eagerly seek rowers. Recent Strokes alumni are rowing at Yale, Cal, Princeton, Washington, Dartmouth, Penn, Stanford, Cornell, USC and Michigan as well as many other fine schools. To find out more about the Oakland Strokes, visit the team?s website at www.oaklandstrokes.org David

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