Camp · Aquatic · Ages 12–18 · $495/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 12–18

CANSail - 1, 2, 3, 4

Kelowna Yacht Club · $495/week

CANSail at Kelowna Yacht Club offers youth sailing programs from beginner to advanced levels, focusing on skill development and water safety in Kelowna, BC.

▌ Editor's read The Kelowna Yacht Club's CANSail program provides day camp experiences for youth, teaching sailing skills from introductory (CANSail 1 & 2) to more advanced levels (CANSail 3 & 4). The website details specific age ranges for each level (e.g., CANSail 1 & 2 for ages 8-17) and outlines the skills taught, such as rigging, steering, and capsize recovery. The camp operates from the Kelowna Yacht Club, which has a Google rating of 4.6 stars from 265 reviews, with many reviewers praising the club's facilities and community. While the site mentions certified instructors, it does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. The program is not ACA accredited, which is expected as it is a Canadian program. Social media handles for the Kelowna Yacht Club are @kelownayachtclub on Instagram and 'kelownayachtclub' on Facebook, indicating an active online presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

CANSail - 1, 2, 3, 4 serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in aquatic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 12–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J1, Canada
  • Phone: (250) 762-3310
  • Cost notes: CAD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about CANSail - 1, 2, 3, 4

What ages does CANSail - 1, 2, 3, 4 accept?
CANSail - 1, 2, 3, 4 is open to children ages 12–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does CANSail - 1, 2, 3, 4 cost?
CANSail - 1, 2, 3, 4 publishes $495/week for the standard session. CAD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are CANSail - 1, 2, 3, 4's hours?
CANSail - 1, 2, 3, 4 runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does CANSail - 1, 2, 3, 4 provide lunch?
CANSail - 1, 2, 3, 4 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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