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Belmar's Summer Sailing Camp

Summer Camp

Friends of Belmar Harbor (FOBH) offers week-long summer sailing camps in Belmar, NJ for children ages 8–16. Families searching for a kids summer camp near me can enroll for a single week or enjoy a full summer of waterfront fun. Our Belmar Summer Camp program is designed for all skill levels — beginners learning to sail for the first time and experienced sailors looking to improve technique and racing skills. Camps run weekdays from 9am–3pm, beginning June 22 through August 30.

Whether your child wants to try sailing for the first time or train in advanced racing, our Belmar NJ summer sailing camp offers structured instruction in a supportive environment. FOBH’s programs combine hands-on learning, water safety, and exciting daily sailing adventures along the Jersey Shore — perfect for families looking for a kids summer camp near Belmar.

The Optimist (or Opti) is the biggest dinghy class in the world with over 150,000 kids sailing in over 100 countries. It is a stable, forgiving platform designed for kids to learn how to sail and enjoy time on the water, learn to race, and even compete at local regional, national, and international regattas. It is truly a stepping stone to wherever your sailor may want to head in the sport of sailing.

Discovery Camp (Ages 7-11)

The Discovery Program seeks to provide an opportunity for community youths to experience the different wonders of the Shark River.

Cost

Duration

$400

Monday to Friday (9 AM - 3 PM)

Learn to Sail - Level 2 (Ages 8-12)

This course is designed for sailors who have completed Learn to Sail Level 1 - Beginner Optimist.

Cost

Duration

$450

Monday to Friday (9 AM - 3 PM)

Beginner 420s (Ages 12-16)

This course is for older and larger sailors who are new to sailing, or younger sailors with some experience but who are new to the 420.

Cost

Duration

$450

Monday to Friday (9 AM - 3 PM)

Introduction to High School Sailing

The goal of this course is to prepare incoming high school students (9th - 12th grade) for a high school practice or tryout.

Cost

Duration

$500

Monday to Thursday (9 AM - 3 PM)

Introduction to Sailing (Ages 6-9)

This is introductory course that will teach the basics of rigging a boat, basic boat handling, sailing fundamentals, and water safety. Instruction is done in Optimists with 2-3 sailors/boat.

Cost

Duration

$350

Monday to Thurs (9AM-12:30 PM)

Learn to Race (Ages 8-13)

Learn to Race – Optimist Sailing is designed for young sailors who have successfully completed Learn to Sail Level 1 and Level 2 or have equivalent experience.

Cost

Duration

$450

Monday to Friday (9 AM - 3 PM)

Advanced 420s (Ages 12-16)

This course is for older and larger sailors who have sailed Optimist or 420s prior to this course.

Cost

Duration

$450

Monday to Friday (9 AM - 3 PM)

Belmar Skiff Blue - 29er Team

Belmar Skiff Blue Fleet is for sailors who are moving up and out of Orange Fleet and looking to commit to a full-summer practice and regatta schedule.

Cost

Duration

$4000

Monday to Friday (10 AM to 4 PM)

Learn to Sail - Level 1 (Ages 7-11)

This course will teach the basics of rigging a boat, basic boat handling, sailing fundamentals, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety.

Cost

Duration

$400

Monday to Friday (9 AM - 3 PM)

Adventure Sailing (Ages 12-16)

This program is designed for the sailors who love sailing and want to be on the water but aren’t necessarily interested in racing.

Cost

Duration

$400

Monday to Friday (9 AM - 3 PM)

Optimist Development Race Team

Green Fleet is the gateway to the world of Opti racing. The group sails local regattas and sailor must have their own boat.

Cost

Duration

$2400

June 23 - Aug 20 (9 AM - 3 PM)

29er Orange Development Team

This team of beginner-intermediate sailors will practice 4 days per week for the summer in club-owned boats.

Cost

Duration

$1200

Tuesday to Friday (9AM-4 PM)

Questions about registration

Cancellation and Refund Policy

ALL SALES ARE FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE

Friends of Belmar Harbor (FOBH) may be required to cancel a session or have abbreviated sessions upon careful review of circumstances. These circumstances include, but are not limited to: Inclement weather, Unsuitable tides, Belmar's L Street Beach beach closure, or Belmar mandated closures

Additional considerations:

FOBH does not offer refund / makeup days due to the above noted cancellations or abbreviated sessions.

FOBH does not offer refund / makeup days due to personal illness or other personal reasons for missing sessions.

Registration Insurance is offered and highly recommended.

While completing your registration an offer for insurance is presented. Once the registration transaction has been completed, insurance can no longer be selected or added on.

Please complete your registration carefully.

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Monday through Friday: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday: Closed
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Sail, Learn and Level Up

Belmar's Summer Sailing Camp

Summer Camp

Discovery Camp (Ages 7-11)

Cost

Learn to Sail - Level 2 (Ages 8-12)

Cost

Beginner 420s (Ages 12-16)

Cost

Introduction to High School Sailing

Cost

Introduction to Sailing (Ages 6-9)

Cost

Learn to Race (Ages 8-13)

Cost

Advanced 420s (Ages 12-16)

Cost

Belmar Skiff Blue - 29er Team

Cost

Learn to Sail - Level 1 (Ages 7-11)

Cost

Adventure Sailing (Ages 12-16)

Cost

Optimist Development Race Team

Cost

29er Orange Development Team

Cost

Questions about registration

Cancellation and Refund Policy

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