Learn. Love. Lead.
Youth Camps and Clinics offer more than just time on the water—they provide a path for young people to grow, connect, and thrive.
Learn the Skills.
Love the Water.
Lead the Way.
At Regatta Point, our Youth Camps and Clinics offer more than just time on the water—they provide a path for young people to grow, connect, and thrive. Whether it’s a child learning to sail for the first time, a teen refining their kayaking skills, or a student discovering the power of rowing, every participant embarks on a journey of skill-building, self-confidence, and teamwork.
Rooted in our mission of Boating for All, each program is led by passionate instructors in a safe, inclusive environment. With activities designed to challenge, inspire, and create lasting memories, Regatta Point is where lifelong water lovers and leaders begin their journey.
Boating for All Camp
Where Confidence Sets Sail.
Age: 7½ to12
Regatta Point presents our exhilarating summer camp for kids aged 7½ to 12! With a blend of sailing, paddling, and games, campers gain real skills, explore the outdoors, and grow into confident young boaters—all while having a blast on the water. Our highly trained instructors create a safe, inclusive environment that’s as fun as it is empowering.
Junior Program
Own the Water. Lead the Crew.
Age: 13 to17
Designed for teens ready to take their boating to the next level, this program dives deep into sailing and kayaking skills while building leadership, independence, and teamwork. Whether they’re returning campers or new to the water, participants will challenge themselves daily, take on real responsibilities, and leave with memories that last a lifetime. This is where confident boaters are made.
Learn to Row
Set the boat. Feel the oars.
Grade: 7 to 12
This clinic is an introduction to rowing on Lake Quinsigamond. It is the perfect place for participants that have little to no experience and are looking to learn a dynamic new sport. New rowers will start by learning to scull in quads or eights. They will then start working their way into smaller boats.
The goal of this program is to introduce the basic mechanics of rowing, provide foundational skills, and build familiarity with boathouse life.
It’s perfect for 7th - 12th with some base level of athletic fitness. It does not, however, require any previous rowing experience. Curriculum will begin on land with Concept 2 ergs then quickly progress to the water.
Rowing Skills Development
Find the rhythm. Gain your confidence.
Grade: 8 to 12
For those already with some rowing skills, Regatta Point also offers a Skills + Drills (Level 2) Clinic. This clinic will focus on sculling.
This clinic is for rowers who are looking to build upon their existing skill level. The focus will be on overall rowing technique - both on land (erg) and water. Each session will target a specific element of the stroke to allow each rower to learn what they are doing well and what needs additional attention. Attendees will be placed in a variety of small(er) boats including singles, doubles and quads.
This program is for 8th - 12th graders, who have a base of rowing experience such as successfully completing a week long Learn-to-Row program or a season on a school team. Contact info@regattapoint.org if you have questions about skill/age requirements. Curriculum will begin on land with Concept 2 ergs then quickly progress to the water.
Advanced Rowing Clinic
Feel the patience. With power to win.
Grade: 9 - 12
For seasoned rowers, Regatta Point offers an Advanced (Level 3) Clinic. This clinic will include both sculling and sweep.
This high performance clinic is for rowers who are looking to build upon their existing skill level and prepare for the upcoming Fall racing season. Overall rowing technique, both on land (erg) and water, will continue to be the focus - by individual and as a boat. This clinic will also offer video capture and review. Each rower’s technique will be reviewed as a group by coaches to identify their overall strengths and target areas for improvement. Videos will be taken over the course of the week. A variety of boat sizes (singles, doubles and quads) will be used to broaden the rower’s experience/training levels. A trained coxswain is also brought in for some sessions to allow for 4+ sweep rowing.
This program is for 9th - 12th graders, who are solid rowers (who have considered or currently train with an organized team). Contact info@regattapoint.org if you have questions about skill/age requirements.
Camp Questions
The Gordon Battye Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 by Joan Battye in memory of her late husband and former assistant manager, Gordon Battye. She launched the fund with a $500 donation, and since then, it has helped hundreds of kids, teens, and families access Regatta Point’s rowing, sailing, and boating programs.
Gordon’s deep love for Lake Quinsigamond inspired this fund, which supports access to Regatta Point Community Sailing for all members of our community—regardless of age, ability, race, gender, religion, or economic status.
To apply, please fill out the Gordon Battye Scholarship Fund Request Form. You can request the form by emailing us at info@regattapoint.org.
Completed forms can be:
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Dropped off at the boathouse
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Emailed to info@regattapoint.org
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Mailed to:
Regatta Point
PO Box 4008
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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Yes! We have close relationships with the local boards of health and follow all Massachusetts Camp Regulations. Also we are partnering with the American Camp Association in 2025 to ensure we are following the best national standards for camp.
This camp must comply with regulations of the MDPH & be license by the LBOH. Parents have the right to review upon request: background checks, healthcare and discipline policies, and grievance procedures.Yes! All of our camp counselors are qualified with at least CPR, First Aid and Nationally recognized boating safety certifications. All training from US USSailing, USRowing and other national boating organizations are kept up to date. We make sure that we have at least a 1:10 ratio of camp counselors to campers.
Yes. Campers need a recent (within 18 months) physical and immunization record.
Medication authorization forms are required for any medicine, including EpiPens.
If your child goes to public school you should have all that is needed.
Nope! You can schedule your camper’s weeks throughout the entire summer—no need for them to be consecutive.
You’re also welcome to mix and match programs, such as signing up for both sailing and kayaking.
Yes - ½ day options are available at Hopkinton for the kids camps.
While we all hope for perfect summer weather, we know that’s not always the case. Camp will still be held on rainy days. If the rain and wind are light, campers may still go out on the water and get a little wet. For heavier rain or harsher conditions, each of our locations has shelters where campers can stay safe and dry. During indoor time, our staff will continue to teach boating-related lessons such as knot tying, boat parts, and water safety. Please note: even on sunny days, high winds can make it unsafe to be on the water. In these situations, staff will continue to teach boating skills on land in a safe and engaging way.
If you know in advance that your camper will miss a day, please notify the camp directors as early as possible.
For same-day absences, just send us an email or please call in the morning at (508) 757-2140 to let us know.Sailing & Boating Camps
Drop-off: Between 8:45 and 9:00 AM
Pick-up: 4:00 PM
Rowing Camp
Drop-off: Between 8:45 and 9:00 AM
Pick-up: 12:30 PM
Nope—thanks to our partnership with the DCR, there’s no charge for parking during pick-up and drop-off times.
The first day can feel a bit overwhelming, especially for new or younger campers. Our staff will take extra time to introduce themselves, help campers get to know one another, and review camp rules and expectations. It’s usually the most classroom-focused day of the week, designed to set everyone up for a safe and successful experience.
At Boating for All Camp, we make sure campers experience a wide range of boating activities.
In addition to sailing, they’ll learn how to kayak (both single and tandem), canoe, and try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP).
Not immediately. To ensure a safe and fun sailing experience, campers must first go through important safety and orientation lessons on land. Don’t worry if your camper doesn’t get much sailing time on the first day—it ramps up as the week goes on!
Yes! All campers and camp staff must always wear Coast Guard approved Type III life jackets when on the water or docks. Rowing camp attendees are the exception to this rule. Unless they are weak swimmers or they do not know how to swim, rowers will not be wearing life jackets.
Yes. Type III US Coast Guard-approved life jackets are provided and required for campers and staff anytime on the docks or in boats (except some rowing scenarios).
There are also times the campers and staff are in the water doing boating instruction or exercises. Life jackets must always be worn. Examples are kayaking rescues, sailing capsize recovery or just learning on a Stand-Up Paddleboard!
There are also times the campers and staff are in the water doing boating instruction or exercises. Life jackets must always be worn. Examples are kayaking rescues, sailing capsize recovery or just learning on a Stand-Up Paddleboard!
Yes, campers must be comfortable in and around water, able to swim 50 yards, and tread water for 2 minutes. Life jackets are worn at all times during water activities.
Campers should arrive in quick-drying clothes over a swimsuit, with a refillable water bottle, sunscreen (applied and packed), lunch, towel, hat, sunglasses, rain gear (if needed), and closed-toe water shoes. Flip flops are not allowed.
Rowing Camp campers should also have socks.
New England weather changes quickly—pack layers! Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen for hot days; sweatshirts or rain jackets for cooler/rainy ones.
No. Campers must bring their own lunch and snacks. Please avoid packing items that need refrigeration.
Campers store their lunches in cubbies or lockers. If your child’s lunch needs to stay cold, please pack it in a cooler with an ice pack.
You can reach the camp team at (508) 757-2140 or email info@regattapoint.org. Staff are available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.