2012 Summer Courses
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Sailing Ages 8-17 Cost $200 M-F 8:30a - 12:00p noon (2 weeks)
| Pre-requisites: |
Students must have reached their 8th birthday by the first day of the session for which they have registered.
Students must be able to swim.
Students should have a properly-fitted PFD*, wear clothing that can get wet, & wear close-toed shoes (anything with a strap).
It is strongly recommended that students wear & reapply sunscreen frequently. |
Learn the fundamentals of sailing and/or continue to perfect your skills on the water. Taught by US Sailing certified instructors & junior instructors, students will learn how to rig, launch and sail their boat independently. Throughout the two week session, students will be introduced to nautical terms, how to tie basic knots, and develop an awareness & appreciation for safety afloat. Elements of STEM initiatives (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) are embedded in instruction.
Please note that Boy Scouts wishing to earn the Small Boat merit badge may be signed-off on demonstrated skills during the session.
*a limited number of life jackets are available for loan (no cost)
Powerboat Handling Ages 10-17 Cost $175 M-F 1:00p - 4:00p (1 week)
| Pre-requisites: |
Students should have at least a 3rd grade reading & comprehension level
Students must be able to swim.
Students should have a properly-fitted PFD*, wear clothing that can get wet, and close-toed shoes (anything with a strap)
Students are encouraged to wear & frequently reapply sunscreen. |
Edison Sailing Center is a US Powerboat Training Center. ESC no longer uses the state program for licensing. Instead, it is a certification course that, when successfully completed, will yield a safe boating license & logbook. It is strongly recommended that students log their time afloat. This course meets all national standards & requirements and is taught ON the water in a hands-on, application method. Students will receive a book entitled Start Powerboating Right! which must be read nightly to successfully complete the certification course. Students will be introduced to operator responsibilities, boathandling, navigation rules, the environment, basic piloting, docking, systems, and safety afloat. Daily reading assignments will be given and a test will be administered at the end of the week. The course is taught by US Powerboat certified instructors.
Inshore Fishing Ages 9+ $150 M-F 1:00p - 4:00p (1 week)
| Pre-requisites: |
Students must be able to swim.
Students should have a properly-fitted PFD*, wear clothing that can get wet, and close-toed shoes (anything with a strap)
Students are encouraged to wear & frequently reapply sunscreen. |
The fishing class begins with the basics: knot tying, equipment review & operation, and cast netting. Equipment is provided but students may bring their own, if they wish. If weather permits, the final day of class will be a half-day of fishing with licensed guides near the Sanibel Causeway.
Windsurfing/Paddleboarding Ages 10+ $150 M-F 1:00p - 4:00p (1 week)
| Pre-requisites: |
Students must be able to swim.
Students should have a properly-fitted PFD*, wear clothing that can get wet, and close-toed shoes (anything with a strap)
Students are encouraged to wear & frequently reapply sunscreen. |
Windsurfing is a surface watersport that combines elements of sailing...on a surfboard! This course offers the basics of the sport. Strength and agility are recommended. Equipment is provided for this course. A manual, Start Windsurfing Right!, will be provided.
Paddleboarding or Stand-up Paddling (SUP) is the fastest growing watersport in the world, allowing children to seniors access to the water! Even with no wind, you can still enjoy being on the water ! Can't quite master windsurfing yet? Come join us for a session of Paddleboarding.
Project W. E. T. Ages 10+ $150 M-F 1:00p - 4:00p (1 week)
| Pre-requisites: |
Students must be able to swim.
Students should have a properly-fitted PFD*, wear clothing that can get wet, and close-toed shoes (anything with a strap)
Students are encouraged to wear & frequently reapply sunscreen. |
What is water quality? What do plankton look like under a microscope? How much trash is thrown into the waters annually? How salty is salt water? What do microbes do for us? What can you find in a dip net? Join us for some hands-on discovery of what lies beneath the surface.
Marine Activities Ages 8+ $150 M-F 1:00p - 4:00p (1 week)
| Pre-requisites: |
Students must be able to swim.
Students should have a properly-fitted PFD*, wear clothing that can get wet, and close-toed shoes (anything with a strap)
Students are encouraged to wear & frequently reapply sunscreen. |
This half-day session is a series of marine exploratory activities that may include environmental kayaking, adventure sailing, destination stops along the River, and introductions to various professions related to the marine industry. Activities may change weekly.
General Information:
• Afternoon classes have limited enrollments with a minimum enrollment of 5 students (maximum
enrollment varies among sessions). Should the session you request not reach the minimum
enrollment, you will be contacted to choose from another class or be issued a refund.
• Each session provides a minimum age for participation.We appreciate your cooperation in this
matter.
• ESC is not responsible for phones or personal items brought to class & left unattended.
• Students registered for a full day are encouraged to bring a book to read during lunch.
• Students staying all day may bring their lunches in labeled containers or purchase a lunch
from The Three Fishermen for $5 (entree, fries or side, beverage with one refill).
• Families whose children require medications to be administered during session hours should
label and package them in appropriate containers. Please advise Staff when checking-in.
• Students with allergic conditions should notify Staff.
• Pre-requisites for every class include the wearing of a properly-fitted, approved life jacket.
• ESC has some life jackets that students may borrow. Please advise staff at check-in on the
• first day of class if your child will need a life jacket.
• Weather is always a consideration during the summer. Unless there are severe storm
warnings or otherwise notified, classes will be held, rain or shine. It is critical that ESC
has on file at least one phone number where families may be reached before or after class
hours.
• ESC will host an end-of-summer cookout and round-robin sailing event on Aug 3rd. There is no
cost for this event. For planning purposes, your RSVP by Aug 1st is appreciated. More
information about the day will be provided in each sailing session. Additional information will
be sent home.
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