Junior Summer Camps 7-10 Years

Overview

Course Title: Junior Summer Camps 7-10 Years

Duration: Monday to Friday (Tuesday to Friday on Bank Holiday Weeks)

Delivery Location: Dun Laoghaire

Cost: €240 per week, €190 (4 Day camp 1st week in August)

Give your child a skill for life on our week long sailing courses!

Age Groups: 4-6 Years | 7-10 Years | 11-14 Years | 15-17 Years

Watching youngsters grow in confidence as they master the art of sailing is one of the great rewards for the us. Our courses will entertain, challenge and stimulate your children as they learn how to master a sailing dinghy afloat – and have fun along the way.

Course Structure

Students are assigned to groups according to their age, as years of experience has taught us that the children get the most out of the course when training with their peers. Students are grouped as follows 4-6 years, 7-10 years, 11-14 years and 15-17 years. Within these groups the students are then sub divided according to their experience. We provide all essential gear for the course, boats and buoyancy aids, while wetsuits can be hired by the week. In addition our instructors are very experienced, we have a clubhouse facility with changing rooms and we are fully insured. We have an excellent safety record and pride ourselves on our superb reputation.

Courses run Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm except where stated for the 7-17 year olds.

Course Format this Summer

Arrive & Leave in Wetsuits
Over the last two years we made a number of changes to the operation that had benefits far beyond preventing the spread of COVID-19. One such change was to have students arrive and leave in wetsuits. This resulted in far more time on the water, a better level of sailing skill and avoided all the trouble that younger students in particular have getting into and out of wetsuits on their own. The wide ranging benefits and ultimately the better service that resulted means that for 2022 students must arrive and leave in their wetsuit. Please note, students will be permitted to use a changing room if they become very cold.

Wetsuit Rental

Wetsuit Rental will once again operate for this Summer. Please book via the link here to add the wetsuit rental to your cart.

The cost for the rental of each wetsuit is €20 per week. Collection before the course and drop back after the course will be facilitated.

To book this course:

Step 1: Online payment, after which within 24 hours you will receive an email confirmation with a link to an online form.

Step 2: Submission of the online form. The consent forms must include a valid order number, otherwise we will not be able to confirm your booking.

Your course booking will only be secured once both steps are completed.

Before you book, please make sure to choose the correct course dates and age groups. Unfortunately, changes will not be possible after booking.

Course Calendar

Course	Date	Spaces Left?
Week 1	Tuesday 7th June - Friday 10th June	FINISHED
Week 2	Monday 13th June - Friday 17th June	FINISHED
Week 3	Monday 20th June - Friday 24th June	FINISHED
Week 4	Monday 27th June - Friday 1st July	FINISHED
Week 5	Monday 4th July - Friday 8th July	FINISHED
Week 6	Monday 11th July - Friday 15th July	FINISHED
Week 7	Monday 18th July - Friday 22nd July	FINISHED
Week 8	Monday 25th July - Friday 29th July	FINISHED
Week 9	Tuesday 2nd August - Friday 5th August	FINISHED
Week 10	Monday 8th August - Friday 12th August	FINISHED
Week 11	Monday 15th August - Friday 19th August	FINISHED
Week 12	Monday 22nd August - Friday 26th August	FINISHED

Age Groups

We are unable to have children of different ages in a group not corresponding to their age. The age groups are 4-6 years, 7-10 years, 11-14 years and 15-17 years.

What to bring

Raincoat/waterproof jacket
Change of Clothes (in case of emergency)
Hat and Sun cream
Swimming Togs and Towel
T-Shirt and Sweatshirt, warm jumper for lunchtimes
Old Trainers / Wetsuit Booties / Crocs (flip flops are not suitable for the activity)
Packed Lunch
Wetsuit
Logbook (Optional)

Experience Levels

Within the age groups we divide the children based on their experience. This is completed after registration on the first day by the instructors.

Can my child sail with their friends?

Yes, so long as they are within the same age group. Just after registration on the first morning the instructors will divide the children into groups. It’s important that chidlren ask to go with their friends at this point. Please note that in the case of friends being at different levels of experience, we will likely have to move the more advanced child to the group with the less advanced friend. The instructors will still offer coaching based on each child’s experience level.

Do they need to be able to swim?

No, but they do be relatively water confident. They will of course be wearing a buoyancy aid (dinghy sailing version of lifejacket) when on or near the water.

Why are you no longer offering discounts?

The previous discount system was established in response the 2008 recession. To limit the price increase we had to make this year, we have decided to remove the discount structure. We have faced substantial cost increases since the beginning of the pandemic and it was not longer sustainable to run on this basis.

Late drop off and Early Collection

We don’t need a child to attend the full day of each course, however, if they need to be dropped off late or collected early this can be accommodated at the lunchtime, approximately 12.30-1.30pm. Unfortunately it is not possible to bring a child in early at the end of the day for collection, so instead we ask that you arrange with your child’s instructor to collect them at lunchtime.

Reviews

					  I have just done the RYA Competent Crew course here, five-days aboard the 36-foot Beaufort Venture under the guidance of instructor Gary Curran. The whole week surpassed my expectations, and... read more I cannot praise Gary's teaching style highly enough. We covered the syllabus with clear,  safety-focused instructions, followed by lots of hands-on practice. He was patient when things didn't always go right first time, and challenged us to step up our skills when he thought we were ready. We got lots and lots of sailing in conditions ranging from 10 to 30 knots of wind, and the Beaufort Venture is a comfortable and forgiving boat to sail. I won't name check my wonderful shipmates, but I can say that after this week of instruction and encouragement I've raised my sailing ambitions to a higher level. The INSS under Kenny Rumball are super-well organised, and supported us with all the advice, equipment, clothing and food we needed. A great week, and I strongly recommend the INSS to anyone wanting to start sailing or to build their skills.				
PatrickKinsella
June 1, 2017 

					  Really lovely staff, super friendly. Would highly recommend the kayak and paddle board rentals! Great with a small group or big group.				
megancV1820DD
June 25, 2020 

					  I have just done the RYA Competent Crew course here, five-days aboard the 36-foot Beaufort Venture under the guidance of instructor Gary Curran. The whole week surpassed my expectations, and... read more I cannot praise Gary's teaching style highly enough. We covered the syllabus with clear, safety-focused instructions, followed by lots of hands-on practice. He was patient when things didn't always go right first time, and challenged us to step up our skills when he thought we were ready. We got lots and lots of sailing in conditions ranging from 10 to 30 knots of wind, and the Beaufort Venture is a comfortable and forgiving boat to sail. I won't name check my wonderful shipmates, but I can say that after this week of instruction and encouragement I've raised my sailing ambitions to a higher level. The INSS under Kenny Rumball are super-well organised, and supported us with all the advice, equipment, clothing and food we needed. A great week, and I strongly recommend the INSS to anyone wanting to start sailing or to build their skills.				
PatrickKinsella
July 1, 2017 

Junior Summer Camps 7-10 Years

Overview

Give your child a skill for life on our week long sailing courses!

Course Structure

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