July 14–July 18, 2025
Ages 13–16
9 participants maximum, 3 trip leaders
$925 Tuition (Pay-What-You-Can)
If you’re interested in developing sailing skills, making friends, and have a shorter overnight camping experience without the expedition component, this is the program for you! Sail Champlain is a 5-day sailing intensive from our base camp on Lake Champlain. During the day you’ll get to practice and learn new sailing skills in our 10’ sailing dinghies and 29’ sailing whaleboats. Each evening, you’ll return to base camp, cook communal meals and camp out in tents. Our exact daily schedule will vary, depending on wind and weather conditions, so participants will need to be flexible and ready to adapt as needed.
Browse through photos of past sailing camps below.
The Outdoor Expedition Experience
Sail Champlain is a full-time outdoor experience that takes place rain or shine. In the event of high winds or lightning our group will stay on shore; otherwise, each day we will work as a team as we travel on water, strengthening our leadership abilities by making informed and thoughtful decisions. We practice low-impact camping and there is little to no running water or bathroom access along the way. We are outside for the entirety of the expedition, sleeping in tents, preparing meals, and exploring what Lake Champlain has to offer.
Each member is expected to contribute, working as a team, and supporting each other along the way. Our expeditions can be physically and mentally challenging but the rewards of overcoming those challenges together are worth it. As our past participants have told us, these expeditions on Lake Champlain are life-changing experiences. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at expeditions@lcmm.org.
