Youth Program Sessions 2011

See Summer Sailing Camp information sheet (pdf).

2011 Staff positions available at the GRYC

Each summer the GRYC offers a Youth Program consisting of four 2-week sessions for children ages 9-16. As well as providing aquatic oriented fun and games, the Youth Program offers an opportunity for participants to earn Canadian Yachting Association White Sail and Bronze sailing certifications. For details see the Canadian Yachting Association.

The White Sail I, II & III

The White Sail day camp runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and each Session runs for 2 weeks.

White Sail session dates for 2011, will be:

• Session #1  June 27 - July 8 - Full
• Session #2  July 11 - July 22 - Full
• Session #3  July 25 - August 5 - Full
• Session #4  August 8 - August 19 - Full

Bronze IV & V

Bronze sailing programs require a 4-6 weeks commitment within or between sessions. Bronze programs include two race days held on weekends.

See Bronze sailing schedules below. Race days are shown in blue.

For the last 2 years, GRYC has sent a team to The Fruit Bowl at the Hudson Yacht Club. This is a highly recommended, but not required, activity for Bronze sailors, combining fun, learning and racing in the gorgeous setting of the Hudson Yacht Club. Dates are July 24-25. More details will be provided as they become available.

Bronze Session # 1 - June 27 - July 22

Summer Series Race Days for Session #1 - July 10 and July 17 - Full

Bronze Session # 2 - July 25 - August 19 - Full

Bronze sailors participate in the GRYC Regatta, July 30 and 31

Would you like to volunteer with the Youth Program? If you are 14-15 years old and interested in volunteering at the camp, on the island in general, or helping with island maintenance, we'd love to hear from you! Interested youth can inquire through the Registrar at youthregistrar@gryc.ca.

Find out more about the program and how to apply.