June – August
Summer camps on Lake Macatawa
Weekly sessions for ages 5 to 17. Sign up for one week or the whole summer — most families start with two.
How it works
Pick a class, pick your weeks
Classes run Monday through Friday. Our coaches place every sailor by ability, not just age — if we think a different level fits better, we'll say so.
Ages 5–6
KinderSail
A gentle, half-day first taste of sailing for our youngest sailors — safety fundamentals, water confidence, and a whole lot of fun.
$300 per student
9am – 12pm, Monday through Friday
Ages 7–11
Opti Level 1
The first real step for beginner sailors: partner sailing, boat handling, and the skills that lead to going solo.
$300 per student
9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm, Monday through Friday
Ages 7–11
Opti Level 2
For competent solo sailors: independent boat handling, sail trim, and mark roundings in your own Optimist.
$300 per student
9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm, Monday through Friday
Ages 7–11
Opti Level 3
Perfecting single-handed sailing in varying conditions — with Lake Michigan sails when the weather cooperates.
$300 per student
9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm, Monday through Friday
Ages 12–17
420 Level 1
A first sailing course built for teens — rigging, skippering, crewing, and navigating a course with a partner.
$300 per student
9am – 12pm, Monday through Friday
Ages 12–17
420 Level 2
Adventure sailing with advanced technique — the natural bridge between camp and high school racing.
$300 per student
9am – 12pm, Monday through Friday
Ages 7–12
Opti Learn to Race
Boat speed, starts, mark roundings, and tactics — plus Friday regattas with Team Mac.
$300 per student
1pm – 4pm, Monday through Friday
Ages 12–18
420 / Laser Learn to Race
Competitive coaching for experienced sailors ready for regattas, Team Mac, and the high school team.
$300 per student
1pm – 4pm, Monday through Friday
Before you come
A few things every camper needs
- A US Coast Guard–approved lifejacket that fits.
- Closed-toe water shoes — no flip-flops on the dock.
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and a water bottle.
- A change of clothes and a towel. Everyone gets wet.
- A snack for the mid-morning break.
Not sure which class?
Call us at 616-796-8671 or send a note — we'll help you place your sailor.