2025 Junior Sail Program Overview
Start the adventure of a lifetime by learning to sail this summer! The WYCYF Junior Sail program has been ‘making sailors’ for over 55 years. Adventure Sail teaches beginners to rig and sail small boats in the protected waters of Waukegan Harbor. Experienced sailors sharpen their skills both in the harbor and on Lake Michigan. Full days are available by registering for both AM & PM classes.
We also offer experienced sailors a choice between extending their knowledge with Adventure Sail or sharpening their skills with our Race Practice & Prep program. Classes are broken up into morning and afternoon sessions. Before and aftercare is available.
KinderSAIL classes (ages 5-8) take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from6:00-7:30.
Safety is our priority: Instructors are certified First Aid/CPR, SportSafe™, CDC Concussion Training and NASBLA Boating Safety and are U.S. Sailing Level 1 certified. Participants will complete a brief swim test. Closed-toe shoes are required on site at all times. Boats and safety equipment are provided.
Limited Before/After Care is available. If this is a need, please contact the Program Director for more information.
Contact us at info@juniorsail.org for more information.
2025 Program Schedule
KinderSail™
Ages: 5-8
Week 1
June 3 & 5 - T/Th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Week 2
June 10 & 12 - T/Th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Week 3
June 17 & 19 - T/Th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Week 4
June 24 & 26 - T/Th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
July 4th Week
No Classes
Week 5
July 8 & 10 - T/Th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Week 6
July 15 & July 17 - T/Th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mac Week - July 21-25
No Classes
Week 7
July 29 & 31 - T/Th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Week 8
Aug 5 & 7 - T/Th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Week 9
Aug 12 & 14 - T/Th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adventure Sail
Ages: 8-17
Individual sessions are morning or afternoon
Full day, register for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Week 1
June 2-6 M-F
am: 9:00 - 12:00
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 2
June 9-13 M-F
am: 9:00 - 12:00
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 3
June 16-20 M-F
am: 9:00 - 12:00
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 4
June 23-27 M-F
am: 9:00 - 12:00
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
July 4th Week
No Classes
Week 5
July 7-11 M-F
am: 9:00 - 12:00
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 6
July 14-18 M-F
am: 9:00 - 12:00
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Mac Week - July 21-25
No Classes
Week 7
July 28-Aug 1 M-F
am: 9:00 - 12:00
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 8
Aug 4-8 M-F
am: 9:00 - 12:00
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 9
Aug 11-15 M-F
am: 9:00 - 12:00
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Race Practice & Prep
Ages: 8-17 years
Some previous sail experience required
Week 1
June 2-6 M-F
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 2
June 9-13 M-F
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 3
June 16-20 M-F
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 4
June 23-27 M-F
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
July 4th Week
No Classes
Week 5
July 7-11 M-F
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 6
July 14-18 M-F
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Mac Week - July 21-25
No Classes
Week 7
July 28-Aug 1 M-F
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 8
Aug 4-8 M-F
pm: 1:00 - 4:00
Week 9
Aug 11-15 M-F
pm: 1:00 - 4:00