Your junior is rearing to get out on the water! Now what?! This list of FAQ’s should help de-mystify the Summer Youth Program here at Shoreline. If, after reading this, there are still gray areas, give us a call! 650.965.7474 – Jim or Christina can help you and both love to talk to enthusiastic parents!
FAQ Quick Link List
- What class should I enroll my child in?
- What should my child bring to camp?
- What else would you recommend in terms of outfitting?
- Where can I get all this stuff?
- What about lunch?
- What are the rules regarding drop-off and pick-up of campers, coming late, and missing a day?
- What about Pre/Post Camp Supervision?
- I want to get involved with these sports, what can I do?
- What’s the deal with Parent Sail Day?
- Where do we go from here?
- What are good websites to check out?
What class should I enroll my child in?
- If your child is under 9 and/or under 70lb. – Camp Shoreline is the way to go! This camp is a fun & games summer day camp that introduces juniors to watersports and safety, local ecology, arts and crafts, and much more! It is “gently” instructional with very broad topics covered. Campers hike around the park, identify local flora and fauna, paddle the canoes and kayaks, and make craft projects among other fun things! Camp Shoreline is NOT an instructional sailing or windsurfing camp. Campers will NOT learn to windsurf. They may go out on the sailboats for fun, but instruction in this area will be minimal!
- If your child is between 9 and 15 and over 70lb. and wants to learn to sail and windsurf the Level I Windsufing and Sailing Camp is for them! This camp is HIGHLY instructional, focusing completely on teaching kids to sail and windsurf. By the end of the week, kids will be out on the lake, enjoying these sports! Instructors hold teaching certifications in their respective sports.
- If your child is between 9 and 15 and has previous sailing AND windsurfing experience and feels comfortable with both sports, Level II Windsurfing and Sailing is the way to go! This camp prepares juniors for higher end performance and skills refinemment. Most youngsters (under 12) repeat Level I at least once before moving to Level II. Older kids may feel comfortable just taking Level I once. If a junior took Level I last season, but has done no sailing or windsurfing since, they should repeat Level I before moving to level II.
- If you have a teenager who is very comfortable with either sailing OR windsurfing and looking for greater challenges, take a look at the weekend course offerings.
What should my child bring to camp?
- SHOES!!! All campers MUST bring shoes that can get completely wet! Shoes are mandatory at all times and campers should have shoes that they are comfortable using on the water. Teva sandals, aqua socks, and sailing booties work great! Rubber goulashes, bulky tennis shoes, or any sort of shoes that chafes the camper are a bad idea. Flip-flops are a major no-no – the shoes should be secure on the camper’s feet.
- Bathing suit
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- SUN PROTECTION!!! Hat, sunglasses, sunblock
- Strap to secure glasses around head
- Jacket or fleece
- Bottle of water
- COMFORTABLE CLOTHES! Kids will be engaged in sports, so clothes should be comfortable and allow for freedom of movement. We recommend synthetics as they are warm even when wet. Cotton is cold and heavy when wet. Boardshorts/surf-style shorts, surfing “rash guards,” t-shirts, nylon shorts/pants, polar fleeces, and nylon windbreakers all work great! “Rash guards” and long-sleeved t-shirts will keep the sun off of shoulders.
What else would you recommend in
terms of outfitting?
- Gloves for sailing
- Sailing booties
- Rash guards
- Wetsuit if the camper has one (otherwise, we provide)
- Lifejacket if the camper has one (otherwise, we provide)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Quarters, so campers can lock their items in the coin-operated lockers
- Mark all equipment with indelible marker with camper’s name and phone number!
Where can I get all this stuff?
- Not to fear, the Shoreline Shop is here! We sell various items in our retail shop and can easily outfit any camper!
- Boardshorts, rash guards, and other clothing items can be had at Walmart or specialty watersports stores like Helm of Sun Valley which is located at 333 N. Amphlett Blvd. in San Mateo (650.344.2711). Mention we sent you if you go to Helm!
What about lunch?
Excellent question – we don’t want any cranky, hungry campers! Campers can bring a lunch, order from the menu at our Lakeside Café, or buy a Lunch Pass. The Lunch Pass is $35/week or $8/day and entitles the camper to the daily Camper Lunch. This lunch is catered by our Lakeside Café and served buffet style. It includes an entreé, beverage, fresh fruit and dessert.
What are the rules regarding drop-off and pick-up of campers, coming late, and missing a day?
- Please inform the instructor if you know you are going to be late/early picking-up/dropping-off a camper or miss a day.
- We can provide pre and post camp supervision for campers (see below) at an additional cost.
- If you are more than 20 minutes late picking up a camper or drop them off more than 20 minutes early, you will be charged $15 for that day for that supervision time. If you think you will struggle to meet our time line, please purchase the additional supervision plan.
- If you have to pick a camper up early or bring them very late, please aim for your camp’s lunchtime. Otherwise, the entire camp may be on the water when you come.
What about Pre/Post Camp Supervision?
- $69/week or $15/day allows your camper to stay with us from 8:00am-5:30pm.
- There is no discount if you use only the morning or afternoon portion of the program.
- This is supervised time ONLY – NOT structured camp time! Please send your camper with a book, Game Boy, or other diversion.
I want to get involved with these sports, what can I do?
- Take a lesson! We offer adult classes in windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking!
- Watch a Wednesday Night Race Series (for Sailing) or a South Bay Cup Race Night (for windsurfing). Sailing races are held every Wednesday in the summer with a 6:00pm start. Windsurfing races are Monday nights with a 5:00pm start.
- Check out the US Sailing website – US Sailing is the National Governing Body for the Sport of Sailing. www.ussailing.org.
What’s the deal with Parent Sail Day?
Parents are invited to come down and sail with their Level I (12pm-2pm) and Level II (2:30pm-4:30pm) campers on the Friday afternoon of their camper’s session. This is a fun chance to see all the skills your child has acquired! Grab lunch in the café and make an afternoon of it!
Where do we go from here?
- Sailing and windsurfing are both Olympic sports. College sailing is extremely popular. There is a professional windsurfing tour. And enthused juniors across the country enjoy local competition in both sports! There’s something for everyone and the sky is the limit.
- Ask your camper’s instructors and the Boathouse Manager for guidance!
- Check out some of the websites below
- Level II graduates can join the weekend courses and compete at local and national events.
- Consider a family membership to US Sailing (see website below)
- Grab some of the sailing publications around and peruse them – Latitude 38 and Sailing World are good starts
What are good websites to check out?
- US Sailing, Sailing’s National Governing Body: www.ussailing.org
- US Windsurfing:
www.uswindsurfing.org - Shoreline’s Laser Sailing Fleet: www.wavejump.com/shoreline
- International Sailing Federation:
www.sailing.org - Intercollegiate Sailing Association:
www.collegesailing.org - High School Sailing Association:
www.highschoolsailingusa.org - Capri 14.2 Class Association:
(The boats we use here - we're Fleet 22)
www.capri14.org - Windsurfing Info:
www.iwindsurf.com
Contact Us
Silicon Shores Corp.
Shoreline Aquatic Center 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View, CA 94043
Boathouse
1.650.965.7474
Café
1.650.965.1745
Events
1.650.965.3779