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Cost
$495 to $950/week -
Main language
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Ages (Gender)
6 to 18 (Coed) -
Capacity
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The Royal Canadian Yacht Club offers outstanding youth programs on Toronto Island. Celebrating 100 years of excellence, our Youth Sailing Program nurtures sailing skills in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Additionally, we provide a variety of tennis and racquet programs led by expert coaches, promoting skill development in a friendly and safe setting. Lunch program included.
- Special needs: Not available
- LGBTQ+ friendly community
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In 2025, the RCYC Junior Club program celebrated 100 years of teaching youth the fundamentals of sailing. Many alumni have risen to international acclaim, including Olympic sailors. Sailing takes place on the stunning Toronto Harbour under the guidance of Sail Canada-certified coaches. Our tennis program, held at the Island Clubhouse, is led by experienced professionals, offering top-tier instruction in a picturesque setting.
Royal Canadian Yacht Club currently has 8 programs available.
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Registration Details
To register please visit rcyc.ca
Registration process will be as follows:
1. Registration opens January 7, 2026 - all programs available as waitlist only until February 4, 2026.
2. On February 5, 2026 RCYC Members will receive priority placement based on date of registration.
3. Remaining availability will be given to non-Members on the waitlist, until program is full.
4. From February 5, 2026, remaining registration availability will be on a first come, first served basis.
Direct link to registration page visit - https://royalcanadianyachtclub.checklick.com/
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OUR KIDS review of Royal Canadian Yacht Club
The Toronto Islands, apart from being close by, are endlessly fascinating. That they even exist—a natural setting with one of the best views of the Toronto skyline—is fantastic in and of itself. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club, one of the premiere, oldest, and most traditional clubs of its kind in the country, is a jewel in the crown. Just going there—setting out by ferry each day of a camp session—is, quite rightly, for many kids part of the thrill. To engage within the club environment just continues a theme. It's a unique, stellar opportunity to work with others improving skills, indulging passions, and engaging people of like interest, taste, and outlook. For the right child, each day of a camp session at the RCYC is full of pinch-me moments: great instruction, great views, and lasting memories.
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Meet the Staff
Director's Message
Hello!
As Director of Sailing & Sport, I invite you to join one of the premier youth sailing programs in Canada!
Located at our Toronto Island facility, RCYC Youth Programs are a wonderful way for your child to learn sailing fundamentals at our vacation home in the city. Our location provides the feel of being at a cottage but only a 15-minute private ferry ride from home.
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club takes great pride in our Youth Programs. Our youth are the future of our Yacht Club, whether producing Olympic or International racers or lifelong members with a love of sailing!
RCYC Junior Club celebrated its 100th anniversary of youth sailing in 2025 —making us the oldest sailing school in Canada!
Our sailing school supports learn-to-sail programs through to competitive racing for ages 5-18 and are taught by CANSail certified instructors. We offer a safe learning environment for all with small group on-water sessions in various types of sailboats. Off-water activities include swimming, tennis and Friday picnics on the beach. We are sure to have a program that will create a magical summer of sailing for any participant!
If you have questions on which program is best suited to your child, please contact Ariana Corscadden, Sailing Programs Manager and she will be happy to help you with your choice for the upcoming season.
Many summers spent as part of the RCYC Junior Club have been some of the best for past participants and provided them the skills to travel the world racing sailboats. It is the reason they love sailing and racing today.
Looking forward to seeing you out on the water this summer
Thomas Fogh
Director Sailing & SportsStaff and Counsellors
All RCYC Junior Club staff are former sailors and Sail Canada-certified instructors, many of whom were once Junior Club participants themselves. They bring the history of teaching to the program they were taught. Our Head Instructor thoughtfully pairs staff with groups to foster a fun and engaging learning environment. Meanwhile, our Tennis Pro, a certified former player, brings expertise and a passion for teaching the fundamentals of the game.
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Location & Operations
Address
Toronto Islands, Toronto2 Chippewa Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2E7Yorkville, Toronto141 Saint George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5RDistillery District, Toronto150 Cherry Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 3L1Property Details
Sports facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis Court(s)
Landscape
- Beach
- Lake/Pond/River
- Open Field
More details about property: Our Island Facility
The RCYC made the move to the Toronto Islands in 1881 at a time when the City was converting the Islands from basic wilderness to recreational use. At that time, only two acres of our land was above water year round. The rest suffered from flooding in the spring. Over the years, the Club built sea walls, dredged the lagoons and increased the height of the land. Today, we are one of the largest yacht clubs in the world.
At the Island, we have some 26 acres of land, Junior Club building, tennis courts, a swimming pool, boat maintenance sheds, slips for 300+ yachts and dozens of dry sail spots for dinghies and smaller keelboats.
Accommodations
Washrooms Facilities
- Flush Toilets
- Showers (indoor)
More details about accommodations: Our clubhouse has full facilities and change areas. Pool area has change rooms and showers
Are meals provided? Yes. Both our Sailing and Tennis program offer a lunch program.
Rentals & Services
Available for private rentals: Yes
RCYC host both private and corporate eventsAssociations
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