Hoofer Youth Program

The Hoofer Youth Program offers quality on-the-water instruction with a focus on fun and learning. Courses in sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking are open to youth ages 10-18 and range from beginner to advanced.

Programs are designed to teach outdoor recreation skills while encouraging youth to have fun and develop personally in the areas of communication, self-reliance, sportsmanship, and respect for others. Hoofers promotes a constant awareness of safety, emphasizes the importance of working together, and teaches students to adapt themselves to the forces of nature.

 

Highlights for Summer 2009!!
Staff has worked hard on plans for this summer and we are very excited about the many opportunities for fun and learning.

  • Lots of options are available to fit the busy youth summer. We offer a variety of lessons each session with new courses starting every week.
  • Parents… check out our Sailing for Parents sessions to see why the youth are having so much fun! These introductory courses get you on the water to teach you the fundamentals.
  • Beginning Racing will be offered again for those interested in the competitive side of sailing. Several quality racing instructors are excited to share their knowledge with youth.
  • Advanced Kayaking sessions are an option for those who want to go beyond the basics and learn advanced techniques and tricks.

 

Register Early for Best Selection
Registration for 2009 is now open. See the classes page for a list of dates and times and click here for a registration form.

 

We’re looking forward to seeing you on the lakefront
with the Hoofer Youth Program in 2009!

 

   
Hoofer Youth Program • 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI • youth@hoofersailing.org • Phone: 608-262-1630 • Fax: 608-262-0156