Overview
Chequessett youth programs are offered in three age groupings
- Future Stars – ages 4 to 7 years
- Juniors – ages 8 to 12 years
- Teens – ages 13 to 17 years
Sessions are offered in three time frames:
- Early Summer – May 20 to June 21
- Mid Summer – June 22 to September 3
- Late Summer – September 4 – September 31
Activity fees are discounted for early summer sessions.
Sessions may be purchased as a single class or as a multi-class series.
Youth Golf Programs
Future Stars Golf (Ages 4 -7)
Future Stars Golf is a comprehensive series of instruction from our PGA Professionals. Although our curriculum covers all aspects of the game, the primary focus of instruction is to develop solid fundamentals and a basic understanding of the golf swing. In addition, there will be plenty of on course/playing opportunities, contests, gear & special prizes.
| Early-Summer Session: May 13 – June 19 (5 Clinics per session) Wednesdays 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (Grades K-1) Thursdays 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (Grades 2-3) Fridays 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm (Grades 4-5) | Mid-Summer Session: July 1 – August 12 (7 Clinics) Wednesdays 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | ||
| Rates: | Rates: | ||
| Please sign up through Wellfleet Recreation for the Spring Sessions | Members | Non-Members | |
| $10 per clinic | $15 per clinic | ||
| $60 per session | $90 per session | ||
Participants must preregister and prepay for each clinic or session.
Juniors Golf (Ages 8-12)
Juniors Golf is a comprehensive series of instruction from our PGA professionals. Although our curriculum covers all aspects of the game, the primary focus of instruction is to develop solid fundamentals and a basic understanding of the golf swing. In addition, there will be plenty of on course/playing opportunities, contests, gear & special prizes.
| Early-Summer Session: May 13– June 19 (5 Clinics) Wednesdays 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (Grades K-1) Thursdays 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (Grades 2-3) Fridays 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm (Grades 4-5) | Mid-Summer Session: July 3 – August 14 | ||
| Rates: Please sign up through Wellfleet Recreation for the Spring Sessions | Rates: | ||
| Members | Non-Members | ||
| $15 per clinic | $20 per clinic | ||
| $90 per session | $110 per session | ||
Participants must preregister and prepay for each clinic or session.
Upcoming Juniors Golf Clinics
Youth Tennis Programs
Future Stars (Ages 4-7)
Using the USTA Quick Start method, children start building skills and enjoying the game of tennis right away! This method scales the game to better match younger players’ size and skills, with a smaller court area, equipment sized for easy handling, and a low compression ball. This allows children to experience success on the court more quickly and have more fun as they learn basic tennis skills and etiquette.
Each clinic is limited to 8 students.
| Early Summer Session: May 23– June 20 (5 clinics) Saturday 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Mid-Summer Sessions: June 27 – August 31 Session 1: Mondays 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Session 2: Saturday 9:00 am – 9:45 am | ||
| Rates: | |||
| Members | Non-Members | Members | Non-Members |
| $10 per clinic | $15 per clinic | TBA | TBA |
| $50 per session | $75 per session | TBA | TBA |
Participants must preregister and prepay for each clinic or session.
Upcoming Future Stars Tennis Clinics
Upcoming Juniors Tennis Clinics
Juniors Tennis Clinic
Juniors Tennis Clinic
Juniors Tennis Clinic
Juniors Tennis Clinic
Juniors Tennis Clinic
Juniors Tennis Clinic
Junior Tennis (Ages 8-12)
Clinics
A great way to introduce your pre-teen to tennis in a fun learning environment without the pressure of competition. J junior instruction focuses on teaching children to be their best on the court by building a solid stroke, improving their ability to move around the court, teaching them basic strategy and on court problem solving, as well as providing instruction on the rules and responsibilities of the game.
No tennis experience is required.
Each session is limited to 12 students
| Early Summer Session: May 23 – June 20 (5 clinics) Saturdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Mid-Summer Sessions: June 29 – August 31 Session 1: Mondays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Session 2: Wednesdays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Session 3: Saturdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am | ||
| Rates: | Rates: | ||
| Members | Non-Members | Members | Non-Members |
| $10 per clinic | $15 per clinic | TBA | TBA |
| $50 per session | $75 per session | TBA | TBA |
Participants must preregister and prepay for each clinic or session.
Drills & Skills
Tennis drills are a great way to learn the fundamentals and proper technique of each part of your tennis game and they improve confidence and consistency. Drills break down complex movements so that each can be mastered individually. These sessions will focus on some of the most essential movements to improve the fundamentals of your game and allow you to master the most important tennis skills.
No tennis experience is required.
Each session is limited to 12 students.
Participants must preregister and prepay for each clinic or session.
| Mid-Summer Session: June 27 – August 15 (6 Clinics) Thursdays 8:00 am – 9:30 am | |
| Rates: | |
| Members | Non-Members |
| $10 per clinic | $20 per clinic |
| $50 per session | $100 per session |
Youth Sailing Programs
The Chequessett Youth Sailing Program (Ages 7 to 17) provides instruction in all aspects of the sailing experience, from fundamental knowledge and skills to advanced techniques and racing strategy. Young sailors progress through a levels-based program that allows each child to learn and gain experience based on their ability and confidence, all at their own pace. As students master the knowledge and skills at each level, they advance to the next level by testing with one of our sailing instructors.
Our instructors provide a fun environment that builds sailing skills based on self-reliance, decision-making, and responsibility on the water. Our fleet of Optis, Hunters, and Lasers are ideal for teaching new and advanced sailors.
Wellfleet year-round residents qualify for a special discount with our FREE Junior Resident Membership. Download the Junior Resident Membership application form.
Our Levels Sailing Instruction
Level 1 Sailing Instruction
Learning to Sail
| Basic Skills | Sailing Fundamentals |
| Parts of a boat | Sail Trimming |
| Points of sail | Tacking/Gybing (turning) |
| Wind Direction | Recovering from a standstill |
| Knots | Avoiding collisions |
| Rigging a sailboat | Capsizing and recovery |
| Safety and awareness, keeping lines free of feet and legs | Landing at a mooring |
| Landing on a beach (rudder protection) |
Level 2 Sailing Instruction
Intermediate Sailing Techniques
| Sailing Fundamentals | Sailing in All Conditions | Maneuvering |
| Right of way rules | Wind and weather patterns | Sail around a race course |
| Launching, landing, tacking, gybing and sailing alone | Upwind and downwind sailing | Sail a figure eight |
| Sail shape, steering, and weight placement | Handle a boat in moderate wind/waves | Sail backwards |
| How to stop a sailboat |
Level 3 Sailing Instruction
Advanced Sailing Techniques and Racing
| Racing Fundamentals | Sailing in All Conditions | Finding Your Strategy |
| Starting sequence and corresponding flags | Tides and currents | Defending your position |
| Pulling the trigger | Heavy air/wind techniques, light air/wind techniques | How to “poach” someone else’s spot |
| Bailing out of a start | Finding wind lines and pressure to fill your sail | Laser specific “tricks” to acquire favorable spots |
| Developing a routine | Sail shape and trim for expected wind/waves | Stop/Start/”Creeping” |
| Body movements | Lifted and headed angles | Favored end (boat positioning) |
| Mark rounding rules and techniques | Sailing on a lifted tack | The power of lee-bow |
| Mid-Summer Sessions: July 3 – August 9 (10 3-hour classes) Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Times depend on tides (See Tables) | Open to All Youth Ages 7 to 17 | ||
| Early Registration More than 13 days in advance | Late Registration Less than 14 days in advance | ||
| Members | Non-Members | Members | Non-Members |
| $65 per class | $70 per class | $75 per class | $80 per class |
| $250 set of 4 classes | $270 set of 4 classes | $290 set of 4 classes | $310 set of 4 classes |
July Sailing Clinics
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| July 3 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | ||
| July 4 | No Sailing | ||
| July 5 | No Sailing | ||
| July 10 | No Sailing | ||
| July 11 | No Sailing | ||
| July 12 | No Sailing | ||
July 17 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | ||
| July 18 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | ||
| July 19 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | ||
| July 24 | 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | ||
| July 25 | No Sailing | ||
| July 26 | No Sailing |
July Tides
| DATE | HIGH | LOW | |||||||||
| AM | ft | PM | ft | AM | ft | PM | ft | ||||
| 3 | Fri | 10:39 | 10.3 | 10.51 | 12.0 | 4:41 | -0.8 | 4:51 | 0.3 | ||
| 4 | Sat | 11:34 | 10.3 | 11:43 | 12.0 | 5:35 | -0.9 | 5:44 | 0.3 | ||
| 5 | Sun | 12:26 | 10.3 | 6:26 | -1.0 | 6:34 | 0.4 | ||||
| 10 | Fri | 3:42 | 10.4 | 4:19 | 9.7 | 10:17 | 0.5 | 10:35 | 1.4 | ||
| 11 | Sat | 4:30 | 10.0 | 5:04 | 9.6 | 11:02 | 0.9 | 11:25 | 1.6 | ||
| 12 | Sun | 5:19 | 9.5 | 5:51 | 9.5 | 11:48 | 1.3 | ||||
| 17 | Fri | 9:44 | 8.9 | 9:54 | 10.4 | 3:48 | 1.1 | 3:55 | 1.7 | ||
| 18 | Sat | 10:34 | 9.1 | 10:41 | 10.7 | 4:36 | 0.7 | 4:43 | 1.5 | ||
| 19 | Sun | 11:21 | 9.4 | 11:27 | 11.1 | 5:23 | 0.2 | 5:30 | 1.2 | ||
| 24 | Fri | 2:36 | 11.8 | 3:12 | 10.8 | 9:14 | -1.0 | 9:33 | -0.1 | ||
| 25 | Sat | 3:27 | 11.5 | 4:02 | 11.0 | 10:03 | -0.8 | 10:27 | -0.1 | ||
| 26 | Sun | 4:22 | 11.2 | 4:55 | 11.1 | 10:54 | -0.6 | 11:24 | -0.1 | ||
August Sailing Clinics
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| July 31 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | ||
| August 1 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | ||
| August 2 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | ||
August 7 | 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | ||
| August 8 | No Sailing | ||
| August 9 | No Sailing |
August Tides
| DATE | HIGH | LOW | |||||||||
| AM | ft | PM | ft | AM | ft | PM | ft | ||||
July 31 | Fri | 9:29 | 9.7 | 9:43 | 11.4 | 3:29 | -0.2 | 3:40 | 0.7 | ||
Aug 1 | Sat | 10:28 | 9.8 | 10:39 | 11.4 | 8:04 | -1.8 | 8:22 | -0.9 | ||
| Aug 2 | Sun | 11:22 | 9.9 | 11:30 | 11.4 | 5:21 | -0.4 | 5:28 | 0.7 | ||
7 | Fri | 2:28 | 10.7 | 2:58 | 10.0 | 9:00 | 0.3 | 9:16 | 1.0 | ||
8 | Sat | 3:11 | 10.3 | 3:39 | 9.9 | 9:40 | 0.6 | 10:00 | 1.1 | ||
9 | Sun | 3:55 | 9.9 | 4:21 | 9.8 | 10:22 | 1.0 | 10:46 | 1.3 | ||
