The South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee runs an inclusive junior sailing program on Lake Michigan for youth ages 8 to 18, with a six-week series of lessons in Optimists, 420s and Lasers plus an eight-week safe-boating course. No club membership, boat ownership or prior experience is required, and need-based scholarships are available through the South Shore Sailing Foundation.
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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 South Shore Yacht Club directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★Trails And SailsI can't say anything about the yacht club as we didn't visit it but the accompanying park has some beautiful views of lake Michigan and downtown to the North with pretty boats in the harbor. There are nice new ramps for boaters and the folks there are friendly.
★★★★★MetalMOM of 4 SONSIt's always beautiful and relaxing..I went there to talk to my momma..She had her ashes sprinkled there in 1990..That was her favorite place.
★Erin MagennisWarning: concussion Their gate to leave has a trash can right next to the metal door which forces you to stand very close to the edge of the door which has a part that sticks out of the door a good few inches right at head height. It’s also even harder to see this when it’s dark out which is when I was leaving. This terrible design of a door gave me a concussion and has forced me to be out of commission the past 2 weeks. My doctor recommended I go to the ER and check for a brain bleed due to my symptoms. I talked to a bartender last week who told me to call during office hours and they would file an incident report. I called and left a message for the general manager last week, but they still haven’t gotten back to me.
★★★★★Barry BernsteinNorth U was presenting a class on racing rules and techniques. First time at South Shore Yacht Club. Very nice venue with great views. Andrew Kerr was a good teacher too.
★★★★Joy WedelEnjoyed a lovely fish fry with friends who are members & invited us to the club. Lovely views of the lake and enjoyed a rainbow and sunset.