For Kids

Calema teaches all ages year round. But the summer is a perfect time to learn, especially if you are a kid! That’s the time for Summer Kid’s Camps! A typical day at Calema is lighter breezes in the morning, then just after noon, the wind picks up. We schedule our camps to take advantage of the predictable conditions – kayaking and beginner windsurfers and sailors in the morning then as the wind builds – the watersports camps go sailing and the more advanced windsurfing kids hit the water. The energy can’t be beat at Kelly Park on a Summer Day!

How about a custom camp for your group?

Our 2010 Summer Camps are all done – can’t believe that summer is already over. However, anytime during the year, we would love to put together a “camp” for any larger group — for a birthday, homeschool group, scouts, youth group or even a group of “kids at heart”. We can do a windsurfing, sailing, SUP, kayak or a combination of all that we offer. Just drop us an email or give us a call for more info!

It’s Calema JUNIOR TEAM Time

Junior Team is our year round sailing opportunity for youth ages 10+ to continue windsurfing. We set apart 2 times each week – currently TH & Saturday afternoons – for a supervised practice/rental session. All youth that reached afternoon camp ability are invited to join, and those that were only in the morning camps can get some additional instruction to bring them up to the minimum team level. Our new Junior team page will be launched shortly! Our first day of team practice for Fall 2010 will be Saturday, August 14th at 2pm – come and join us and find out all about JUNIOR TEAM!!

Kid’s Windsurfing Camps

Windsurfing camps are offered 3 days/week (M,W,F) from 9am-12pm for beginners ages 8-17. Afternoon camps from 1pm-3pm are for experienced campers ages 11-17. Campers will be able to windsurf on their own by the end of the week as well as safety skills and self-rescue techniques. Our fully certified staff is ready to introduce your children to a lifetime of fun! Registration is limited to 24 campers/week so sign up early. Windsurfing camps are $150/1st week, $125 for the 2nd & 3rd weeks and the 4th camp is FREE – any combination of camps among family members! Campers also get a rash guard with their 1st camp!

Kid’s Watersports Camps

Watersports Camps were started just a few years ago, but have grown to be our most popular camp. It is a full week camp – M,T,W,Th,F from 9am-3pm (with extended hours possible) and includes Windsurfing, Kayaking, Sailing and SUP as well as wildlife encounters and river exploration. Kids from 10-17 are welcome to attend and no previous skill in any of the sports is necessary. In addition to learning to windsurf and sail – we take a kayak/SUP trip to nearby islands for a cookout. Cost is $325/week – with the 4th camp FREE among family members. Campers receive a FREE Calema Rash Guard with their 1st camp! With 4 camps – it averages out to only $245/week!

Kid’s Kayaking Camps

Kayak Camps are offered 2 day/week (T,TH) from 9am-12pm for kids ages 10-17. Campers will learn the basic strokes and safety of kayaking and then we will tour the river as a group and explore wildlife both above and below the water – so bring along snorkel gear! Registration is limited to 10 campers/week so sign up early. Kayak camps are $85/week and include all equipment. Don’t forget – 4th camp is FREE – any combination of camps among family members.
Campers receive a FREE Calema Rash Guard with their 1st camp!

Kid’s Sailing Camps

Sailing Camps are offered 3 day/week (M,W,F) from 10am-1pm for kids ages 10-17.
Campers will learn the basics of sailing and will experience both monohull and multihull boats hands-on. Working in both small groups and as a “crew” on a larger boat – they will learn both self-reliance and teamwork as they glide over the Banana River while learning everything from tacking to jibing and even righting a capsized boat. Limited to only 10 campers/week so sign up early. Sailing camps are $160/week. Can be combined with other Calema Camps for the “4th camp FREE” offer! We are initially offering 4 weeks of Sailing Camps, more may be added depending on demand. Campers receive a FREE Calema Rash Guard with their 1st camp!

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Summer Kid’s Camps 2010

Another FANTASTIC summer with Kid’s camps – can’t believe it is almost over! Junior Team training starts up next week for all those kids that want to keep windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and SUPing year round! We meet on TH afternoons and Saturdays – give us a call or email us for more info!!