What ages does Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) accept?

Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) is open to children ages 9–16. 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 Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) cost?

Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) publishes $485/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning)'s hours?

Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) runs 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning)?

Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) is operated by a private business, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) provide lunch?

Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) 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.

▌ Sports · Ages 9–16

Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning)

Longshore Sailing School · $485/week · ★ 4.9 (60 reviews)

Longshore Sailing School offers sailing and paddle sports instruction for all ages and skill levels in Westport, CT, operating since 1974.

▌ Editor's read The Longshore Sailing School website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. The school has been operating since 1974, as stated on their 'About Us' page, making this their 50th year. The founder is Arthur S. Goldberg. The program type is day camp, focusing on sailing and paddle sports. The school is not listed in the ACA directory. While the website mentions a commitment to safety, it does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Longshore Sailing School show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 100 reviews, with many positive comments about the instructors and the learning experience. Social media handles found are @longshoresailing on Instagram and LongshoreSailingSchool on Facebook.

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Since 197650+ years operating

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Who thrives here Ages 9–16

Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 1976 (50 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Money & Policies

Session lengths: 5-day (full week) · 10-day
What campers take home: Students receive a sailing manual and take a quiz at the end of the course. An award is given to the 'shipshape' sailor.

Details

Category: Sports
Ages: 9–16
Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Address: 260 Compo Road South, Westport, CT 06880, USA
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning)

What ages does Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) accept?: Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) is open to children ages 9–16. 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 Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) cost?: Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) publishes $485/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning)'s hours?: Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) runs 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning)?: Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) is operated by a private business, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) provide lunch?: Longshore Sailing School - Sailing 1 (Morning) 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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