Programs & Priorities: Diversity Access Initiative

We’re welcoming a new generation of sailors.

The Diversity Access Initiative provides campers between the ages of 11-15 who identify as BIPOC a 100% paid and supported summer camp experience. The goal of this unique offering is to create new summer opportunities and recreation options for kids who come from diverse communities and families.

DAI Scholarships include:

One to two weeks of CSC youth camps 100% supported for new participants
Fall & Spring programming for intermediate & advanced sailors in middle & high school
Availability for early drop-off (starting at 8:00 am) and late pick-up (until 5:30 pm)
$30/week in transportation stipends to support participants’ travel to and from our facility

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Apply for the Diversity Access Initiative Scholarship

Please fill out and complete an application below for your camper(s). The Diversity Access Initiative Scholarship is available to campers ages 11-15 who identify as BIPOC. Once we review your application, we will be in touch to help you explore available youth camp options and complete the registration process.

Younger siblings ages 6-10 may be eligible for our general scholarship fund. We’ll do our best to facilitate registration. If your family has previously attended camp or is a returning camper, please reach out directly via email.

For any questions, please email info@communitysailingcenter.org or call (802) 864-2499.

Parent/Guardian Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Would you like a translator for communicating with the CSC?

If yes, please let us know what language you prefer.

Camper Name

Camper's Date Of Birth

Does your camper identify as BIPOC? (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color, etc.)

If you have any additional siblings intrested in CSC Camps: Please list their names, ages, and if they identify as BIPOC below.

Is there anything else you would like us to know about your camper? Or any barriers for your camper to attend camp?

How did you hear about the Community Sailing Center and/or Diversity Access Initiative?

Additional Funding

The McConnell Scholarship Fund may be an option for those who may not qualify for the DAI scholarship.