FL Keys
Camp Program

Everything on a sailboat is weather dependent, but a potential day of camp would look like the following:

• Rise and Shine. Get ready for the day
• Breakfast (3 campers + 1 crew  member)
• Group chores
• Group devotions
• Sailing lesson
• Sailing to Reef
• Snorkel at the reef.
• Lunch
• Sail to ship wreck
• Patch reef fishing at wreck
• Sail to anchorage spot
• Team building/group game: Kayak races
• Dinner
• Sunset n singing
• Group Devotions
• Evening snack.
• Astronomy Night activity
• Free time/down time
• Lights out

Begins at (Drop Off): 

• Drop off options are available at Mayor Roscoe Warren  Municipal Park (1400 E Palm Dr, Homestead FL, 33030)  at 12 PM the Sunday camp starts. Alternatively, you may meet at the marina (Marathon Community Park, 200 36th ST Ocean, Marathon FL 33050) at  3 PM.

   

Departure (Pick Up): 

• Pick up will be at the same places the Saturday  after camp begins at the following times:
  • Mayor Roscoe Park: 3:30 PM
  • Marathon Community Park: 2 PM

A 46 feet of sailboat sounds like a lot  of space until there’s 9 people on board! The less you pack, the better. It will be a place of close quarters and campers will be stretched in their communication and teamwork skills. For sleeping,  each person will have the option to sleep inside on a bed, although most participants prefer to sleep on an air mattress outside – it’s breezier and under the stars! 

We’re cooking on the sailboat! From French toast to BBQ, everyone will pitch in making tasty meals during camp.

A 46-foot sailboat can go from feeling spacious to cramped very quickly when 9 people and 9 people’s belongings come aboard. Packing light is ideal, bringing what you need but not extra. If you have any questions about the packing list please contact EShattuck@EndsCamping.com.

• 3 bathing suits
• 4 pairs of shorts
• 4 comfy shirts (athletic is preferred)
• 1 pair pants
• 1 sweatshirt
• Underwear
• 1 Towel
• Pajamas
• Sandles/flip flops
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Reusable Water bottle
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner)
• Pillow
• Blanket
• Sunscreen
• Medication
• Bible/pen
• Inflatable Mattress pad

Optional but highly recommended:

• Anti-nausea meds (patch or Dramamine)
• Water shoes

Absolutely no alcohol, illegal drugs, cigarettes, or vape guns are allowed on the boat or during the program. Any of these found on board will be confiscated immediately.

A $250 registration fee is required to secure your camper’s spot. Angel Tree participants only pay $25. Once you complete the registration form, you will click the link that re-directs you to the payment page. It costs $500 per camper to operate camp. Since camp is focused on under privileged and at-risk youth, it is a donation based program. Any partial amount of the $500 will go towards the sustainability of making the program happen! All donations are made through New International, a registered 501(c)3 and are therefore tax deductible. 

 Note: If you are an Angel Tree participant, Angel Tree covers all of your expenses. HOWEVER, you are still required to pay the $25 registration fee to secure your spot

Q: “What adults will be on the boat?”

• A: “A U.S Coastguard certified captain will be on the vessel as well as 2 college crew members. All adults have been background checked, certified in first aid & CPR, and extensive experience working with youth 

Q: I’m a parent and want to come on the boat. Is that allowed?

• A: Unfortunately due to the limited capacity of the boat, only the captain, crew, and 6 youth are allowed on the boat.

Q: What do you do in severe weather?

• A: Pop up squalls are very common in the summer in Florida. The captain will make the safest decision on a case-by-base basis which usually entails anchoring the boat and hunkering down until the storm passes. In the event of a named storm, parents/guardians will be notified no later than 48 hours before the storm that the camp is canceled and pick up arrangements will be made for all participants

Q: Are you all sleeping on the boat?

• A: Sure are! Beds are available inside for youth but sleeping outside in the breeze under the stars is usually the popular choice. That’s why we have a sleeping pad and pillow on the packing list.

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