Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing runs Chicago's adaptive sailing program from the Judd Goldman Sailing Center at Burnham Harbor, giving classroom and on-water instruction to sailors with physical disabilities on a fleet of eight Freedom 20s designed for disabled sailors, plus Sonars and 2.4-metre boats used in world disabled championships; all the boats are stable and will not capsize. The same foundation runs a Junior Sailing Program teaching Chicago inner-city youths ages 8 to 12 in 7'7" Vanguard Prams on the city's renovated water-fed lagoons, an approach designed to bring sailing to the neighbourhood rather than the neighbourhood to the program. Both run as a public/private partnership with the Chicago Park District and aim to help participants build self-esteem and independence.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★CITE DirewolvesWe had a good time sailing with our transition class! Our captains were really nice and interesting! Thank you for the ride in the boat! We liked it! It was and fun and excellent being on the water! We want to come back soon!
★★★★★Mari ZvankoA great place to get your first sailing experience for kids, adults and especially people with special needs.
★★★★★Gina JonesAs always, so much fun!
★★★★★Daunavan BuyerGot to go out with some volunteers as a tribute to a family member who had passed that volunteered here. Staff and experience were amazing
★★★Luella SmithMe and my hubby Charles Sister Linda having fun