Program areas at Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center
Youth camps - csc offers summer camps for youth ages 6-17, teaching Sailing skills, boating safety, and Lake stewardship. Camps are accessible to all, with scholarship support, and include both sailing-only and multi-activity options.
Signature programs - csc offers programs that promote leadership, inclusivity, and education through Sailing, including opportunities for at-risk youth, Vermont girls, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the floating classroom engages students in hands-on, science-based learning, enhancing their understanding of the environment through direct experiences on Lake Champlain.
Lake access - csc offers a variety of activities beyond Sailing, including canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, as well as yoga sessions on the dock. These programs provide additional opportunities for the Community and visitors to engage with Lake Champlain and enjoy the waterfront.
Performance Sailing - csc's performance Sailing program trains teens from local schools in leadership, responsibility, and teamwork through Sailing. The program fosters Community and strong relationships with adult mentors. The organization also offers racing opportunities for all ages, including youth teams and adult dinghy racing. Adult courses - csc's adult instructional Sailing programs provide opportunities for adults to learn to sail with confidence. Offering a variety of boats, instruction levels, and class times, the programs are designed to fit different preferences and schedules, making it easy for anyone to get out on the water. Group programs - csc offers custom-designed lessons, programs, and events tailored to schools, businesses, and Community groups. These experiences emphasize teamwork, adventure, and skill-building, with direct access to Lake Champlain. Options include corporate retreats, birthday parties, keelboat sails, and group paddle sessions. Childcare - in response to the covid-19 pandemic in march 2020, csc created a special sailing-focused childcare program to support families of essential workers. Partnering with the state of Vermont and private foundations, they obtained a provisional childcare license and offered the service at a discounted rate.