CONRAD Summer Sailing Camp

For more than 50 years, young people have come to Mystic Seaport each summer to sail on the beautiful Mystic River and sleep on a tall ship. Learning by doing - in a friendly and supportive atmosphere—is the cornerstone of the Joseph Conrad Program, named after the ship that has been at Mystic Seaport since 1947. Built in Copenhagen in 1882, this square-rigger once trained young Danish men for the merchant service. Today, permanently moored on our waterfront, she's fitted out with bunks for 50 campers, flush toilets, showers, heat and electricity.

During the six-day program, young people between the ages of 10 and 15 sail our fleet of Dyer Dhows and learn the skills of the sea. Lifelong friendships are made through the spirit of teamwork that underlies the Conrad experience. Our staff includes a state licensed director, experienced counselors and experienced sailing instructors, many of whom are past Conrad participants.

Each day starts early with morning deck chores. Then, after breakfast, campers tackle the wind and current of the Mystic River, then break for lunch before setting off for an active afternoon with an activity or more sailing.

Evenings are filled with activities, as well as plenty of time to spend with new friends, stargazing in our planetarium, climbing the rigging of the Conrad, or enjoying a lively sea music sing-a-long. A favorite afternoon activity is a downriver cruise on the steamboat Sabino.

Choose from four programs designed for different age and skill levels. Many campers return year after year to perfect their skills, reunite with camp friends and enjoy another summer at Mystic Seaport. Program enrollment is limited to 40 for each session, so every camper gets individual attention and feels like part of the crew.

To register, call 860.572.5322.

Registration for Members will begin on January 7, and for Non-Members on January 22, 2008.

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[ErikthePhantomOpera]

@barbarianjoe99 why shouldn't people go here? it's an AMAZING camp

[Jebbyjr]

@barbarianjoe99

Why? When i went it was super fun!

[downwithGEICO]

@jojucool what is there to laugh about you loser?

[downwithGEICO]

I'm going there in like a week! when i first learned I had to go to a SLEEP AWAY camp, i bawled my eyes out. but when my parents told me it was with my cousin and my cousin told me about it I felt SO much m,ore relaxed and actually looking forward to it! I'll send another responses after I finish it to see how it is!

[vampirecat362]

i am the girl that says fantabulous. and invigorating. that was when i was a beginner at the camp. now i am a Sailing Assistant.

[miahswimmer44]

dude i am so in this!! and so r my rents... awesomeness lol

[henobeno]

omfg i go to this camp every year

its flippin sweet

i mae soo many good friends there =D

[KRJBowen]

Join Sea Cadets. Sail 420's, earn Advanced Bronze skills and get money to go to camp. $60 a week, for 6 weeks.

[yoyoman300]

i go to that camp i was the youngest kid to go into advanced class for my first year

[jojucool]

lol