2025 Summer Camps and Programs Registration

Get ready for another exciting summer with Northwestern Recreation! Registration for our 2025 summer camps and programs is just around the corner–mark your calendars to ensure you don't miss out.

 

Programs	Returning Camper*	General Registration
Wildcat Sports Camps	CLOSED	Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Opening at 10 a.m.
Youth Sailing & Windsurfing Camps	CLOSED	Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Opening at 10 a.m.
Adult Sailing Lessons	N/A	Monday, February 3, 2025 Opening at 10 a.m.
Adult Windsurfing Lessons	N/A	Monday, February 3, 2025 Opening at 10 a.m.
*Note: "Returning campers" are defined as participants from Northwestern Recreation's 2024 camp season.

 

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2025 Summer Camp Programs

Wildcat J.V. Sports Camp | Grades 1 – 5 | Learn more
Unlock your campers's passion for sports and physical activity! Each day introduces campers to a variety of sports, games, and activities while engaging in teamwork, friendship, and sportsmanship.

Wildcat Varsity Sports Camp | Grades 6 – 8 | Learn More
Elevate your camper's athleticism! Our new summer program focuses on developing multi-sport skills and promoting lifelong physical well-being through daily activities, on-campus biking adventures, and exciting off-campus field trips!

Little Cats Sailing Camp | Ages 5 – 8 | Learn More
Crafted for the youngest sailors, Little Cats Sailing Camp offers an introduction to dinghy sailing to help them feel comfortable on the water and in boats.

Big Cats Sailing Camp | Ages 9 – 15 | Learn More
Transform your camper's summer with an exhilarating sailing adventure! Campers enjoy hands-on fun and educational activities on and off the water while developing a genuine love for sailing.

Wildcat Windsurfing Camp | Ages 9 – 15 | Learn More
Campers learn to conquer the wind and waves of Lake Michigan while receiving top-notch instruction focused on safety, water fun, and fostering a genuine love for windsurfing.
 

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Adult "Learn To" Classes

Adult Learn to Sail | Ages 16 and Up  | Learn more
Enjoy focused instruction on basic sailing skills, nomenclature, safety practices, right-of-way rules, and rigging/derigging procedures. 

Adult Learn to Windsurf | Ages 16 and Up | Learn More
Adult Learn to Windsurf program is crafted for beginners and those seeking a wind-blown adventure! Join us for an introduction to basic windsurfing skills, nomenclature, right-of-way rules, and safety practices.
 

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