Every year, 3,000
children receive personal instruction in a variety of boating activities at the Sac State Aquatic Center. A special use agreement can be arranged to suit the individual needs of groups who would like to plan a special activity at our facility. The cost for youth groups is $20 per participant. Grants are also available for "Kids at Risk," sponsored by the California Department of Boating and Waterways. Contact Cindi Dulgar to inquire about grants.
Youth Groups may consist of any of the following:
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
School Field Trips
Church Youth Group
Home School Activities
Special Needs Groups
And others
For more information or specific details please contact the Aquatic Center @ (916) 278-2842 or Cindi Dulgar
Request for Youth Group Field Trip
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are registering for summer camp online, please download and print this camper packet. Your camper will need this for Monday morning check-in, and without it your camper will not be elligible to participate in activities. You can either mail the completed packet to the Sac State Aquatic Center, or bring it with you on the first day of camp: Monday Morning Check-In. (Camper Packet PDF )
Summer Camp Schedules
The Aquatic Center has been involved with youth programs for over 18 years and is recognized as the benchmark for boating safety. When
the first Summer Aquatic Camp was started, no one could have imagined the tremendous response. We will serve over 3,500 children and
teens this year in a variety of aquatic activities. The Youth Programs are for children between the ages of 7-17 and provide
instruction in: Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Wake Boarding, Water Skiing, Jet Skiing, Rowing, White Water Rafting,
Challenge Ropes Courses and Motorboat Safety.
2009 Summer Youth Aquatic Camp
Summer Youth Camps are for children 7-17 Activities for various camps include: Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Motorboat
Safety, Wake Boarding, Water Skiing, Jet Skiing, Rowing, White Water Raft Trip, and the Challenge Course.
Camp Prices (Subject to change)
Basic Camp $290
Guppies Camp $290
Sailing Camp $290
WakeBoard/Waterski Camp $380
Jet Ski Camp $350
Paddle Camp $345
Adventure Camp $375
Camp Out $45
2009 Session Dates
| Spring Break Camp #1 |
Mon - Thur |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
March 30 |
April 2 |
| Spring Break Camp #2 |
Mon - Thur |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
April 6 |
April 9 |
| Summer Camp Week #1 |
Mon - Fri |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
June 8 |
June 12 |
| Summer Camp Week #2 |
Mon - Fri |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
June 15 |
June 19 |
| Summer Camp Week #3 |
Mon - Fri |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
June 22 |
June 26 |
| NO SUMMER CAMP |
June 29 |
July 3 |
| Summer Camp Week #4 |
Mon - Fri |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
July 6 |
July 10 |
| Summer Camp Week #5 |
Mon - Fri |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
July 13 |
July 17 |
| Summer Camp Week #6 |
Mon - Fri |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
July 20 |
July 24 |
| Summer Camp Week #7 |
Mon - Fri |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
July 27 |
July 31 |
| Summer Camp Week #8 |
Mon - Fri |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
August 3 |
August 7 |
| Summer Camp Week #9 |
Mon - Fri |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
August 10 |
August 14 |
| Summer Camp Week #10 |
Mon - Fri |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
August 17 |
August 21 |
If you are attending weeks 3,5,7, or 9 you can join us for the Thursday night camp out! Cost: $45.00 Meals and activities are
included in this fee!
Special notes:
- Basic Camp, Guppies Camp and Wake Board/Water Ski Camp offered all eleven weeks.
- Child must provide their own lunch, extra bottle water, and sunscreen.
- Children are required to wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) at all times!
Campers receive a T-shirt. It is recommended that parents drop off their children at the Aquatic Center at 8:00 AM. (Camp instruction
begins at 8:30 AM) Summer camp instruction ends at 3:30 PM. Parents are advised to pickup their children between 3:30 - 4:00 PM. Children must be picked up by 5:00 PM.
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Water Safety and Health Requirements
Campers must be of sound health, with no specific ailments, injuries, or disabilities that would affect their ability to have
a safe experience. All campers must be "water safe!" All campers will be given a basic swimming test the first day of camp.
All campers will be issued PFD's (Personal Floatation Devices), instructed in their use, and are required to wear the vest at
all times when on or near the water.
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Clothing and Supplies
Some additional clothing and supplies may be needed such as: rash guard, aquatic shoes, towel, water bottle, sun block,
sweatshirt, ice chest, and water ski gloves (for Water Ski Camp only). Bicycle helmets are needed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
for the Adventure and Paddle Camp. A complete list of supplies needed for day camp will be provide with the registration
confirmation packet.
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Campers BBQ
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EVERY FRIDAY!
Bring $4.00 and the Camp Staff will fix lunch!
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs!
Turn in your lunch money to the Check-out station by Wednesday.
(If your child is a vegetarian and needs a Veggie Burger please let your instructor know.)
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Attending camp weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9? Join the Thursday night camp out! Only $45.00 per child. Fee includes meals and activities, evening paddle down the lake, s'mores and fun, fun, fun! Ask your counselor.
Thank you!
"We hope you enjoy the experience"
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Camper's Parents Boating Night
EVERY THURSDAY!
Parents, guests and campers are free!
From 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM.
Please RSVP to your Instructor.
AGENDA
3:30 PM Parent & Campers open boating (wear bathing suit or shorts).
4:15 PM Water Ski & Wake Board Video shown in the large classroom.
5:00 PM Sailors & Paddlers start heading back to the docks.
5:15 PM All summer camp boats head back to the Aquatic Center docks.
5:30 PM All boats put away.
6:00 PM Parent & Guest visit concluded.
**We realize many working parents and guests may have a difficult time with this schedule due to work. We apologize. Unfortunately we must
adhere to this schedule due to the adult evening classes**
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