Youth Boating Camps
Basic Boating Camp
In our basic boating camp children will learn sailing, canoeing, kayaking, Stand up Paddling and windsurfing and boating safety. They will be taught how to capsize and recover in each boat. Camps are offered to children ages 7-17. Each session is Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm Instruction (8:30am-3:30pm)
Spring Break Boating Camp
Spring Break camp is a special four day condensed version of basic camp. Instruction and activities include sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking.
Sailing Camp
Prerequisite: 1 week of Basic Camp recommended
Using Zests, Lasers, and Quests, blast your way through an Sailing Summer Camp. This program will cover areas in rigging, sail trim, boat handling, and racing. These skills will be archived on the water with a week of sailing drills, games, and races.
Paddle Camp
Paddle Camps is a fun filled week for campers learning and perfecting their skills in the following activities: to Flat Water Kayaking, Stand up Paddling, Basic Canoeing, Outrigger Canoeing and an Adventure Race.
Adventure Camp
Teens from 13-17 years can join the Adventure Camp by participating in this special advanced camp. Included: one day of sailing and windsurfing at the Aquatic Center, a day of kayaking and canoeing, Olympic Rowing, and an adventure race around Lake Natoma! Campout on Thursday night is included in the cost, as well as Friday lunch.
Beginning Rowing Camps
This camp is designed for the beginning/novice rower. It teaches safety, boat control, proper care of equipment and correct rowing technique. Students will learn to row in single shells and team boats. Campers will be coached in both sculling and sweep rowing. This camp is great for campers with a possible interest in high school rowing.
Hello Summer Camp
This camp is a three day condensed version of our Basic Camp. Instruction and activities include sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking.
Patriotic Boating Camp
Our Patriotic Boating Camp will feature a three day basic camp and a two day Sailing camp. Camp instruction starts at 9:00 am and camp ends at 3:00 pm.
Patriotic Basic Camp- three day camp 9:00am-3:00pm
- Sailing - Skimming effortlessly across the water in an afternoon breeze is an enjoyable sensation that is becoming more and more popular every year. Each student will learn the principles of sailing, water safety, sailing knots, and how to operate their sailboat.
- Kayaking and Canoeing- Learning the important paddling techniques for each boat and learning to capsize and recover safely.
- Windsurfing and Stand-up Paddling
- Boating Safety - Most serious boating accidents involve motorboats. Proper care, handling, and equipment are essential for safe and enjoyable boating. Campers will learn these essential skills in the classroom. The California Division of Boating and Waterways Safety Exam is given to every Basic camper.
So Long Summer Camp
Week #10 (Monday-Thursday)
This camp is a four day condensed version of our Basic Camp. Instruction and activities include sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking.
Camp Out
Will be offered Weeks 2,4,6 and 8
Join us on Thursday night for a camp out for even weeks of summer camp. All campers are welcome to attend the camp out. Immediately following Parents Night, camp out will include an evening paddle on the lake, a spaghetti dinner, s’mores and other fun activities. Pancakes are served by the AC Staff for breakfast. Friday’s lunch is also included in the camp out. They will do the sleepover here on the Aquatic Center grounds.
After School Boating Camp
The after-school program is a condensed version of Basic Summer Camp and includes a variety of the following activities:
Family Night Thursday
We invite family, guests and campers to participate in Thursday Afternoon Free boating for the week that your camper is enrolled here at the Aquatic Center! Come let your campers show you what they have learned at the Aquatic Center. Frozen refreshments provided by: Hagen Icee. Enter for your chance to win a life Jacket provided by California Department of Boating and Waterways
Wakeboard & Water Ski Camp
Cancelled for 2022
Sorry-Due to COVID-19 and limited resources ski camp will not be offered in 2022.
PWC – Jet Ski Camp
Cancelled for 2024
Due to limited resources PWC – Jet Ski Camp will not be offered for the 2022 year.