Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies
The Community Sailing Center in Burlington, VT, offers Little Guppies day camps focused on introducing young children to sailing and water safety on Lake Cha...
▌ Editor's read The Community Sailing Center's website loads successfully, detailing their 'Little Guppies' day camp for ages 5-6, which introduces children to sailing and water safety on Lake Champlain. The camp is run by the Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, indicating a non-profit owner type. While not ACA accredited, the website states that 'All CSC staff undergo background checks and are trained in First Aid and CPR,' demonstrating a commitment to safety. Google reviews for the Community Sailing Center show a strong 4.8-star rating from 160 reviews, with many parents praising the staff's ability to teach sailing and engage children. The program is day-only, running from 9 AM to 4 PM, and focuses on hands-on learning with small boats like Optimists and kayaks. Social media handles found are @communitysailingcenter on Instagram and CommunitySailingCenter on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–7
Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. aquatic content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 6–7
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 505 Lake Street, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Installments Available. Financial aid is available through scholarships.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies
- What ages does Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies accept?
- Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies is open to children ages 6–7. 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 Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies cost?
- Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies publishes $595/week for the standard session. USD. Installments Available. Financial aid is available through scholarships. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies's hours?
- Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies 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.
- Who runs Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies?
- Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies provide lunch?
- Community Sailing Center - Little Guppies 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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