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Summer Youth Program Classes: The Five Steps

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Our 5-Step Youth Program takes students from basic "learn-to-sail" classes, to more advanced cruising and racing classes, right through to instructor training. This building-block approach helps young sailors to grow and thrive as members of the Courageous community. And by the way, "Step" is Courageous lingo for "Level."

Step 1: Sailing 101

This one week (M-F) program is the perfect way for new sailors to get out on the water and get a taste of adventure.

Ages: 8 and up
Swim requirement: Must supply proof of ability to swim 75 feet and tread water for 90 seconds.
Experience requirement: No experience necessary. New Sailors welcome!!
Limits:One 1-week session (M-F, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm) per child per summer
Dates: 7/9-7/13; 7/16-7/20; 7/23-7/27; 7/30-8/3; 8/6-8/10; 8/13-8/17
Locations: Charlestown and Jamaica Pond
Cost: $175 (fee is based on a sliding scale)

Step 2: Beginner Sailing (new in 2011!)

This 3-weeks-long basic sailing program is great for beginner. In Step 2 students sail with an instructor, and learn through land drills, water drills, and games.

Ages: 9 and up
Swim requirement: Must supply proof of ability to swim 75 feet and tread water for 90 seconds.
Experience requirement: Open only to students returning to Courageous who have already attended one or more summers of "Step 1: Sailing 101." Confused? Please visit our FAQ page.
Limits:One 3-week session (M-F, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm) per child per summer
Dates: 7/9-7/27; 7/30-8/17
Locations: Charlestown ONLY
Cost: $500 (fee is based on a sliding scale;10% off for siblings)

Step 3: Intermediate Sailing

Want to take it to the next level? This course is geared toward students who are prepared to set sail without an instructor in the boat and are ready to move beyond the basics to take on a new set of challenges.

Ages:10 and up
Swim requirement: Must supply proof of ability to swim 75 feet and tread water for 90 seconds. In this Step, students may also be subject to on-site "swim-check" and "capsize recovery test"
Experience requirement: Open to 2010 "Step 3" students, thoe who passed the "basic sailing test" in 2010, and those who are new to Courageous but have gained equivalent sailing experience elsewhere. Confused? Please visit our FAQ page.
Limits:One 3-week session (M-F, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm) per child per summer
Dates: 7/9-7/27; 7/30-8/17
Locations: Charlestown ONLY
Cost: $500 (fee is based on a sliding scale; 10% off for siblings)

Step 4: Advanced Sailing

Dream of venturing beyond the harbor and setting forth on the ocean blue? Or maybe you love the heart-pounding thrill of the race? The Step 4 classes in Racing and Cruising are the next stopping point for those sailors who have mastered the basics, possess solid boathandling, and want to perfect their skills in Racing or Cruising... or both!

Ages:12 and up
Swim requirement: Must supply proof of ability to swim 75 feet and tread water for 90 seconds. In this Step, students will also be subject to on-site "swim-check" and "capsize recovery test"
Experience requirement: Open to 2010 "Step 4" students, thoe who passed the "intermediate sailing test" in 2010, and those who are new to Courageous but have gained equivalent sailing experience elsewhere. Confused? Please visit our FAQ page.
Limits: One 3-week session in either Racing or Cruising(M-F, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm) per child per summer
Dates: 7/9-7/27; 7/30-8/17
Locations: Charlestown ONLY
Cost: $500 (fee is based on a sliding scale; 10% off for siblings)

Step 5: Job Training

Sailing is at once a sport, a science and an art that requires a lifetime to master. The learning doesn't stop when sailors become instructors! Click here formore details on how to become a Courageous Instructor-in-Training (IIT).

Extended Day

The Extended Day program, available to all youth program students at both our Charlestown and Jamaica Pond locations, extends the program day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Students will not be on the water during this time, but will have the opportunity to participate in supervised activities from our pier and docks.

Eligibility: Limited to students enrolled in summer youth program classes. Students of any age and in any Step can participate.
Dates: 7/9-8/17
Locations: Charlestown and Jamaica Pond
Cost: $25 per student per week