The purpose of "First Wave" is to provide an enjoyable learning experience for members’ children or grandchildren while acclimating them to the waterfront in a safe and exciting way. The three days per week program will foster exploration of local marshes, seashore, ponds and rivers, followed up by related craft and art activities, music, games and stories. Field trips will be included, and a nutritious snack provided.

The "First Wave" camp will be from 9:00 am to 12 noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Register for any or all of the six weeks that camp is in session. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Class size is limited to 16 students.

"Second Wave" is an outdoor discovery program developed for 7-9 year old children. The focus will be outdoor exploration and waterfront activities familiarizing children with the wonders of the ocean as well as preparing them for the youth sailing program. Topics will include marlinspike seamanship such as knots, hitches, wraps, ties and splicing; fishing: bait, lure, and fly; learning about wind sense, working winds and kite flying; sea and sky: weather, squalls, fog, currents and tides; learning about the boat: getting underway, rigging, sails, under power, rules of the road, navigation; and water emergencies: aground, man overboard, and avoiding trouble.

The three day per week program will be from 9:00 am to 12 Noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from mid June through the first week of August. Register for any or all of the six weeks that the camp is in session. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Class size is limited to 16.

Please call Becky Darsch, Club Manager, at (508) 746-7207 for additional information on First Wave and Second Wave programs.