Atlantic Highlands Sailing Education Program (AHSEP)

The Atlantic Highlands Sailing Education Program offers the Summer Camp / Junior Sailing Camp Program for youth ages 8-17. The program includes novice, intermediate, and advanced sailing levels, and the summer camp runs in two-week segments on weekdays with morning sessions from 9:00 am-noon or afternoon sessions from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Instruction is taught by US Sailing certified instructors, and sailors do not need to own a boat.

Programs

• Summer Camp / Junior Sailing Camp Program — Youth ages 8-17 · Two-week segments; weekdays; morning 9:00 am-noon or afternoon 1:00 pm-4:00 pm · $575 per session · Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels; taught by US Sailing certified instructors; sailors do not need to own a boat.
• Novice Program — Youth ages 8-15 · Introduction to sailing; for sailors who have never sailed before or have only limited experience.
• Intermediate Program — Youth ages 8-17 · Focuses on sailing skill improvement, including introduction to racing.
• Advanced Program — Focuses on racing and boat handling skills; for graduates of the intermediate program.
• Junior Sweepstakes Regatta — Open to 2026 AHSEP sailors by invitation; four days of racing; registration and payment managed offline.
• AHSEP Adventure Week — Open to advanced 2026 AHSEP sailors by invitation; special week of sailing based on assessment by the Program Director and Instructors.
• AHSEP End-of-Season Family BBQ — Annual BBQ open to all sailors and families.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–17 years old
• Price range: $575 per session
• General schedule: Summer 2026 junior sailing camp runs in two-week segments on weekdays, with morning sessions from 9:00 am-noon and afternoon sessions from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm.

About the provider

AHSEP has been operating for over 25 years. Its mission statement says it introduces children and adults of all ages to sailing through a structured, progressive pathway, builds a foundation in seamanship, advances interested sailors into intermediate skills and racing techniques, and provides opportunities to compete in local, regional, and national regattas using US Sailing's proven techniques.

All registrations must be paid to be considered enrolled. Spaces are limited. Enrollments are granted in the order that completed forms and payment are received. If a class is full, it will no longer be shown as an option on the registration page. Waitlist requests can be sent by email. Mandatory attendance for first time registrants at the New Parent Orientation. Discounts are available for multiple sessions and siblings when payment conditions are met.

Last updated October 18, 2026.