Youth Sailing
2026 Summer Sailing Camp
Open to youth ages 5–18 on Lake Ray Hubbard, 35 minutes east of Dallas in Heath, Texas.
About Camp
Learn. Race. Grow.
Our summer program is open to youth ages 5–18 who are interested in developing sailing skills and having an awesome experience in an environment that fosters confidence, independence, teamwork, problem-solving, and sportsmanship.
Located 35 minutes east of downtown Dallas on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard, campers spend the week sailing, practicing, swimming, racing, cruising, maneuvering their own boat, and exercising outdoors at one of the best sailing facilities in the Southwest. Rain or shine.
Each week ends with a sailing demonstration for parents on Friday at 2:30 pm. Safety is our highest priority: all campers pass a swim test on day one and wear US Coast Guard-approved life jackets on the dock and water at all times.
9:00–9:30 am
Arrival
4:00 pm
Pickup
12:00 pm
Tadpoles Pickup
Mon – Fri
Days
Camp Experience
What Do We Do at Sailing Camp?
Swim Test
Safety is our #1 priority. All students must pass a swim test on day one: jump in, swim across the pool, and put a lifejacket on in the water.
Sailing Instruction
Instruction from beginner to advanced, covering boat maneuvering, racing basics, and teamwork in Optimists and Club 420s.
Lake Cruise
Sail across Lake Ray Hubbard with coaches in an IC24 keelboat, an awesome natural spectacle right from the club.
Friday Demo
Each week ends with a sailing demonstration for parents and friends on Friday at 2:30 pm under the RCYC Junior Shed.
Pool Games
Cool off with pool time and games under coach supervision throughout the week.
Rain or Shine
Camp operates every day. Weather cancellations are decided by 7 am, and we offer replacement days for any cancelled sessions.
Sailing Levels
What Levels Do We Offer?
Tadpoles
Ages 5–8Pre-Beginner
Tadpoles is a pre-beginner program designed to introduce our tiniest sailors to the water. Young sailors build familiarity with basic boat parts, knot tying, and sailing in the protected RCYC harbor in a fun, supportive environment. Tadpoles are picked up at noon.
- Water confidence building
- Basic boat parts
- Knot tying
- Harbor sailing
- Noon pickup
General Camp
Ages 8+Beginner to Advanced
General Camp is for kids ages 8 and up who want to develop real sailing skills. Classes are taught in Optimist dinghies and Club 420s, covering rigging, points of sail, tacking, jibing, capsize recovery, and basic race course skills. All experience levels welcome.
- Rigging and boat handling
- Points of sail
- Tacking and jibing
- Capsize recovery
- Racing basics
- IC24 keelboat cruise
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Register NowPricing
| Level | Ages | Non-Member | RCYC Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tadpoles | Ages 5–8 | $275 | $205 |
| General Camp | Ages 8–18 | $500 | $430 |
10% discount for multiple weeks or a second child. Cancellation: full refund with 7+ days notice; 50% after that.
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2026 Schedule
| Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | June 1–5 |
| Week 2 | June 8–12 |
| Week 3 | June 15–19 |
| Week 4 | June 22–26 |
| BreakNo camp | June 29 – July 10 |
| Week 5 | July 13–17 |
| Week 6 | July 20–24 |
| Week 7 | July 27–31 |
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Daily Logistics
What to Bring
Food & Hydration
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Parent Information
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Sessions fill up fast. Register early to secure your preferred weeks.
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