Is your child ready for a summer on the water? At Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron summer camps, your child will enjoy full days of learning and improving their sailing and swimming skills, with the incredible skill set of working as a team, making new friends, and challenging themselves safely to achieve great things.
Youth can experience being outdoors and on the water on the beautiful Northwest Arm, smaller class sizes, one-on-one coach time, new friends, interactive games and field trips, healthy lunches and canteen snacks (available for purchase), and so much more. Youth programs run Monday to Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm and are supervised throughout the day. Drop off and pick up can occur 15 minutes before and after the start and end of the day.
Sailors, paddlers, windsurfers and adventure camp participants must provide an approved PFD. Registration is now open for members and non-members. A pick-up and drop-off tender service is available for added convenience – pick-up and return to Jubilee or Oakland Road Docks.
Programs for all Ages and Abilities
Wet Feet – 1 Week – Ages 5-7
This entry level program perfect for first time sailors. This program will introduce kids to sailing, swimming, and water safety in a fun environment.
Adventure Camp – 1 Week – Ages 7-10
Participants will gain confidence around boats and on the water with basic paddling, sailing, and swimming lessons.
Sailing Programs – 2 Weeks
Learn basic boat handling skills, knots and theory, or take your sailing experience to the next level with RNSYS’s comprehensive sailing program.
Intro to Opti Sailing – Ages 7-9
Fundamentals of Sailing – Ages 10-13
Intermediate & Advanced Opti – Ages 9-15
Teen Programs
Introduction to Keelboat Sailing – 1 Week- Ages 14-17
Intermediate Sailing – 2 Weeks – Ages 13+
Junior Instructor Program – 2 Weeks – Ages 15-18
For youth that have sailing experience and want to share their love of the sport, there is the Junior Instructor Program. Sailors will complete Sail Canada Coach Boat Safety and Standard First Aid with CPRC courses while taking this program.
Windsurfing Programs – 1 Week – NEW in 2025 – Ages 10-15
Discover the the rill of windsurfing with the new Learn to Windsurf Camp, or elevate your skills with Intermediate Windsurfing.
Swimming Programs – Ages Infant – 16+
There are swimming programs available for all ages and abilities, including Parent & Tot (Infant – 3), Pre-School Swimmer (3-5), Swimmer 1-6 (5+), and Swim Patrol (16+)
Intro to Paddling – 1-Week – Ages 6-10 & 10+
Paddling programs will teach youth skills in kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
Additional Programs
There’s even more fun with excitement with RNSYS Race Team – ages 8-20, Foiling Programs – ages 12+, and Water Safety – all ages.
View their brochure HERE to learn about program details, costs, and camp dates of RNSYS summer camps. Registration is now open, so don’t delay with securing a spot for your child in Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron!
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Summer Camps
Dates: June, July and August, 2025, view their brochure for details.
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue: 2372 Purcell’s Cove Road, Halifax
Website: https://www.rnsys.com/youthprograms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnsys
Phone: 902-477-5653
Email: sailnow@rnsys.com
