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St. Joseph Junior Foundation
70+ years of premier sailing & water safety education in Southwest Michigan
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About this camp
Established over 70 years ago, St. Joseph Junior Foundation provides sailing instruction and water safety education for individuals aged 8-80. Programs cater to various skill levels, from beginner to advanced. This day camp in St. Joseph, MI emphasizes water safety within its curriculum. Located in Southwest Michigan, St. Joseph Junior Foundation offers diverse watersports activities. Scholarships are available, ensuring accessibility to all participants interested in sailing. Focusing on practical sailing skills, the foundation structures its programs to build competence and confidence on the water. All courses are designed for day attendance.
What kids love
- 70+ years of experience
- Programs for all ages and skill levels
- Focus on water safety
- Scholarships available
- Located in Southwest Michigan
Past sessions
A one-week class for advanced beginner and intermediate youth sailors (ages 8-18) interested in racing performance Opti and 420 sailboats, teaching basic racing rules, course sailing, starting, and mark-rounding techniques.
Learn more / RegisterThis one-week session introduces adult students (ages 18-80) to sailing a J-24 keelboat, covering sail trimming, course tracking, spinnaker flying, and skippering, with a maximum of four students for close instructor supervision.
Learn more / RegisterA competitive sailing team for youth (ages 8-18) with advanced beginner/intermediate skills, practicing twice a week and competing in regional regattas to develop sailboat racing excitement and challenges.
Learn more / RegisterThis class is for youth sailors (ages 12-18, over 125 pounds) to learn basic small boat sailing skills, including parts of a sailboat, points of sail, capsize recovery, and knot tying, with instruction tailored to skill level in Club 420 or RS Quest boats.
Learn more / RegisterA week-long program for teens (ages 12-18) with basic sailing skills, designed to build advanced skills in sail trim, boat handling, safety, weather awareness, and passage planning through on-water missions and coaching on a variety of boats.
Learn more / RegisterThis one-week session introduces youth and adult students (ages 12-80) to sailing a J-24 keelboat, covering sail trimming, course tracking, spinnaker flying, and skippering, with a maximum of four students for close instructor supervision.
Learn more / RegisterA one-week class for advanced beginner and intermediate youth sailors (ages 8-18) interested in racing performance Opti and 420 sailboats, teaching basic racing rules, course sailing, starting, and mark-rounding techniques.
Learn more / RegisterA competitive sailing team for youth (ages 8-18) with advanced beginner/intermediate skills, practicing twice a week and competing in regional regattas to develop sailboat racing excitement and challenges.
Learn more / RegisterThis class is for youth sailors (ages 12-18, over 125 pounds) to learn basic small boat sailing skills, including parts of a sailboat, points of sail, capsize recovery, and knot tying, with instruction tailored to skill level in Club 420 or RS Quest boats.
Learn more / RegisterA week-long program for teens (ages 12-18) with basic sailing skills, designed to build advanced skills in sail trim, boat handling, safety, weather awareness, and passage planning through on-water missions and coaching on a variety of boats.
Learn more / RegisterA one-week class for advanced beginner and intermediate youth sailors (ages 8-18) interested in racing performance Opti and 420 sailboats, teaching basic racing rules, course sailing, starting, and mark-rounding techniques.
Learn more / RegisterThis one-week session introduces youth and adult students (ages 12-80) to sailing a J-24 keelboat, covering sail trimming, course tracking, spinnaker flying, and skippering, with a maximum of four students for close instructor supervision.
Learn more / RegisterThis six-week class is designed for adult women students (18+) who want to learn the basics of sailing, covering parts of a sailboat, points of sail, and basic knot tying, with on-land lectures and on-water practice in Club 420 or RS Quest sailboats, and an opportunity to sail on a larger keelboat.
Learn more / RegisterThis eight-week class is for adults (18+) to learn the basics of sailing, including parts of a sailboat, points of sail, and basic knot tying, with hands-on practice in Club 420 or RS Quest sailboats and a potential for keelboat sailing.
Learn more / RegisterA competitive sailing team for youth (ages 8-18) with advanced beginner/intermediate skills, practicing twice a week and competing in regional regattas to develop sailboat racing excitement and challenges.
Learn more / RegisterA program for participants aged 14-80 (or accompanied by an experienced adult) with prior sailing experience, offering low-key fun races and supervised independent sailing time to practice skills or sail recreationally.
Learn more / RegisterThis class is for youth sailors (ages 12-18, over 125 pounds) to learn basic small boat sailing skills, including parts of a sailboat, points of sail, capsize recovery, and knot tying, with instruction tailored to skill level in Club 420 or RS Quest boats.
Learn more / RegisterOne-week sessions for youth sailors (ages 12-18, over 125 pounds) to learn basic small boat sailing skills, covering parts of a sailboat, points of sail, capsize recovery, and knot tying, using Club 420 or RS Quest boats.
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