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Real skills, real boats
Campers learn the basics of sailing, boat handling, sailing words, and how wind and water work together.
West Sacramento • Ages 8–18 • Summer 2026
Let Your Kid Captain the Boat This Summer
A safe, instructor-led Learn-to-Sail camp where kids get outside, build confidence, and learn real sailing skills on the water - no experience needed.
Schedule5-Day Sessions, Mon–Fri, 9am–Noon
LevelBeginner Friendly
LocationWest Sacramento,
Lake Washington Sailing Club (LWSC)
Lake Washington Sailing Club (LWSC)
More than a summer activity
Give them a week they’ll talk about all summer.
Junior sailing is active, memorable, and confidence-building. Kids do not just watch from shore - they learn by doing, with instructors helping them gain comfort and independence on the water.
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Outside and unplugged
A half-day morning camp gives kids time outdoors while leaving afternoons open for family plans or downtime.
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Beginner-friendly
Designed for new and developing sailors, so children can start with one week or keep sailing through the summer.
What they’ll experience
From “I’ve never sailed” to “I know what to do.”
The camp is organized around practical, age-appropriate learning. Students build comfort first, then add sailing fundamentals step by step.
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Get comfortable and safe
Campers complete a swim test, learn dock and boat safety, and wear personal flotation devices whenever required.
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Learn the language of sailing
They learn key terms, basic theory, and how to understand the wind before putting it into practice.
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Build confidence on the water
With instructor support, kids practice the skills that help them feel capable and independent in a boat.
Simple pricing
$200per five-day Learn-to-Sail session
Regular or Student Membership is required. Student Membership is $15 for the summer season.
- ✓Designed for children ages 8–18.
- ✓No prior sailing experience needed.
- ✓Register by the Friday before your selected camp week.
- ✓Registration is handled through LWSC's event calendar, choose a session below.
2026 camp dates
Choose one week, or keep sailing all summer.
Morning Learn-to-Sail sessions run Monday through Friday, 9:00am to Noon. Registration is required by the Friday before the first day of camp.
Parent questions
What to know before camp.
What should campers bring?
Aquatic shoes, towel, sunblock, water, snacks, swimsuit, spare clothes, hat, sunglasses with strap, and snack money.
Does my child need to know how to sail?
No. The camp is designed for beginning and more experienced sailors, with basic sailing skills taught in a structured way.
Is there a safety requirement?
Yes. Campers must complete a swim test on the first day and wear personal flotation devices while on docks, in boats, or swimming.
How do I register?
Choose a week from the schedule above and click the "Register" button. Registration and payment will be processed through the LWSC ClubExpress site.
LWSC Info
Where camp happens.
Lake Washington Sailing Club is a volunteer-run sailing community at the Port of West Sacramento, built around small boat sailing, windsurfing, and time on the water.
Lake Washington Sailing Club
Camp meets at the club facility near the water at the south end of Harbor Blvd. Founded in 1934, LWSC is a member-run, inclusive organization licensed by the Port of West Sacramento, with a community of sailors who help kids learn in a welcoming, hands-on environment. For more info, see LWSC's website at lwsailing.org.
- 1Take Harbor Blvd south from Highway 50 in West Sacramento.
- 2Continue straight into the Port driveway, crossing Industrial Blvd, and follow signs to Lake Washington Sailing Club.
- 3Approximately 50 feet before the security checkpoint, turn right onto the side road.
- 4Follow the road toward the water. Cross the upper parking lot, then continue down toward the clubhouse and buildings near the water.
LWSC Parking Lot
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Ready to get them on the water?
Pick a week, complete registration, and give your child a summer camp experience that feels like an adventure.