Henderson Harbor
Watersports Program
Course Descriptions
Registration is first-come-first-served by mail, accompanied by a registration form and your non-refundable deposit check. Deposits will only be returned if space is not available or program is canceled.
Waiting lists will be maintained for all programs.
Need based Scholarships are available to full time residents of Jefferson County and Active Duty Military families. Application form can be found under Registration Tab above.
Enrollment numbers may change depending upon guidance available at the time.
Registration and required forms are found under the Register tab on this site.
NYS SAFE BOATING
No cost - Donations to HHWSP are encouraged
ages 10 years - adult min. 8 - max. 20 students
8 hours classroom instruction plus exam
Please check back for dates and times.
Ending times for exam days may vary depending upon length of time needed to complete exams
NYS requires anyone born on or after 1/1/1993, who operates a power driven vessel, and anyone age 14 or older who operates a PWC, to successfully complete this, or a similar approved course. By 2025, Safe Boating certificate will be mandatory for anyone operating a vessel, of any size or kind, with a motor or engine.
NYS charges fees for processing adult paperwork & adding icons to driver’s licenses.
SWIMMING
6 week program - Monday/Wednesday - class times listed below
Tuition $80
Non-Refundable Deposit of $40 will be applied to tuition
ages 3 years and up
max. class size 10
Classes are taught in Henderson Harbor.
A parent or guardian must remain on site, at/near the swimming area.
Parent/guardian is required to be in the water with Level 1 & Level 2 students.
~ Level 1: Water Exploration: 1:15 - 1:45 pm
~ Level 2: Primary Skills: 2:00 - 2:30 pm
~ Level 3: Stroke Readiness: 11:30 am - 12 noon - students must be able to swim on their own
~ Level 4/5: Stroke Development: 12:15 - 1:00 pm
STEM CAMP
Tuition $40 per week
Non-Refundable Deposit of $20 per week will be applied to tuition
Five 1 week Sessions M/T/W/Th 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Ages 5 - 12
Max. 20 Students
Hands on or Virtual explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math as relates to the marine and boating topics listed below.
Week 1 (July 10 - 13) - Slime & Grime - algae & sediment
Week 2 (July 17 - 20) - Feathered Friends - waterfowl & shore birds
Week 3 (July 24 - 27) - What Makes It Go - marine propulsion
Week 4 (July 31 - August 3) - Thunder & Lightning - weather
Week 5 (August 7-10) - How Long 'Til It's Gone - pollution in our waters
SEA SQUIRTS SAILING
2 week sessions M/T/W/Th 9:30 - 11:30 am
Tuition $180 per 2 week session
Non-Refundable Deposit of $100 per session will be applied to tuition
ages 5 - 7 years
min. 5 - max. 10 students
Fun in boats - Sailing fundamentals introduced through a variety of land and water games and activities. Students must be comfortable in the water & able to swim wearing a life jacket.
Helmets required in boats.
SEAFARERS SAILING
2 week sessions M/T/W/Th 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Tuition $180 per 2 week session
Non-Refundable Deposit of $100 per session will be applied to tuition
ages 7 - 9 years
Age 7 must have 1 or more years prior SeaSquirts experience and approval of director
min. 5 - max. 10 students
Sailing basics taught using a variety of age appropriate activities.
Students must be comfortable in the water & able to swim wearing a life jacket.
Helmets required in boats.
YOUTH SAILING
2 week sessions M/T/W 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuition $360 per 2 week session
Non-Refundable Deposit of $100 per session will be applied to tuition.
ages 9 -17
min. 5 - max. 12 students
Designed for sailors of all experience levels, and taught using US Sailing curriculum and standards.
Those just starting out will learn basic sailing & rigging, safety on & off the water, and basic marlinspike skills.
More experienced sailors will be grouped according to demonstrated skill levels.
All sailors progress, as they demonstrate skills, at their own speed.
Must be comfortable in the water, and able to swim in a life jacket.
Helmets required for beginning sailors and recommended for all sailors.
Participation in Friday night junior racing is encouraged.
YOUTH RACING PROGRAM
2 week sessions M/T/W/Th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuition $480 per 2 week session
Non-Refundable Deposit of $100 per session will be applied to tuition.
Ages 9 - 17
min. 4 - max. 10 students
Students must be able to demonstrate basic skill levels.
Open to students interested in challenging themselves and participating in competition.
Participation in Friday night Junior Racing is expected.
Participation in InterClub and regional racing is encouraged.
Regatta participation is determined by desire, availability of transport, and available parents/volunteers
Commitment by both student and parent/guardian is required.
Racing students work, mainly within their own group, on racing rules, concepts, and techniques.
Individual regatta fees, when required, are at the expense of each participant. Scholarships, for those fees, are available.
ADULT SAILING
6 week session M/W 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Tuition $260 for 6 weeks
Non-Refundable Deposit of $100 will be applied to tuition
age 18+
Max. 8 students
2 students per boat with instructor
Learn to sail, or enhance skills. Progress at your own pace. No experience needed. Swim test, in PFD, is required. Students should be comfortable in the water and be able to swim with a life jacket on.