Action-packed Summer Camps For Kids by OSTT!
A Summer Camp Experience Like No Other
Looking for an exciting way to keep your kids active, outdoors, and smiling all holiday long? Our action-packed summer camps combine sailing, water sports, and team activities to create unforgettable days at Farmoor Reservoir. Whether they’re complete beginners or already love the water, every child builds confidence, makes friends, and tries something new in a safe, supportive environment.
Spaces fill fast – book now and get ready for a summer they won’t stop talking about!
Learn To Sail This Summer!
Whether your child is discovering sailing for the first time or you’re looking to build your own skills, our RYA-accredited sailing courses offer a fun, supportive way to learn on the water. From beginner dinghy sessions to advanced catamaran training, our experienced instructors help every participant grow in confidence and ability at their own pace.
With options for juniors, adults, and families, our courses combine expert tuition with an enjoyable, hands-on experience – perfect alongside our summer camps and holiday activities at Farmoor Reservoir.
Family & Youth Activities On The Water
From action-packed holiday sessions to weekend activities, we offer a range of fun, engaging experiences designed especially for children and families. Kids build confidence, teamwork, and water skills through exciting, hands-on activities led by experienced instructors in a safe environment.
Families can also get involved, with paddlesports and shared on-the-water experiences that make for memorable days outdoors together at Farmoor Reservoir.
Instructor Training & Career Pathways
Ready to take your skills to the next level? Our instructor training courses are designed to help you turn a passion for watersports into a rewarding qualification. From sailing and windsurfing to powerboating and paddlesports, our RYA-accredited programmes give you the skills, confidence, and experience to lead others safely on the water.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, our supportive team will guide you every step of the way—opening the door to new opportunities on and off the water.
Free sailing for schools
We provide free sailing experiences to local school groups through our charitable access programmes. These sessions help children gain confidence on the water, develop teamwork, and enjoy outdoor activities in a fun and supportive setting. Visit our Group Activities for Schools page to find out how your school can get involved.
What Our Customers Say
Just did a wing surf course, it was lots of fun, I highly recommend! Our instructor, Harry, was really excellent- very kind, calm and encouraging! A lovely friendly vibe about the place. Hope to be back again!!
Friend and I completed a two day powerboating course level 2 here with instructor Stuart, who was absolutely brilliant as a teacher and mentor and calm, reassuring person on the water. All of the Team were enthusiastic and joyful to be around during our time. In the course, we also became friends with the other participants on the course. The food at the restaurant is good and it is recommended that you book your meal in the morning for lunchtime as it does get busy. We will be back for additional courses. This place is highly recommended and the facilities are also great.
Excellent and well run sailing school! The instructors are wonderful, a good mix of instructor skills / levels making it feel very safe. All the safety kit used and safety boats out on the water. My family has been going for 6 summers now and they will be back again. Sailing, windsurfing and multi activities they have loved them all and always feel like good value for money. They love the pirates days at the end of the week, so they always end on a feel good high. I would highly recommend to everyone kids and adults. The cafe is great too, for preordering hot food lunches. Wi-Fi, nice coffee, breakfasts and homemade cakes to watch them on the water.
Took part in the beginner wing surfing courses here, harry was a great instructor who has a real passion for the sport and I’m now hooked!
What a great weekend for level 1!!! Harry was an amazing instructor. I cannot believe how much we’ve learnt across 2 days. From never even being in a boat to be able to sail it backwards and forwards across the reservoir. It was the best experience. It might sound daunting to start with, but it’s so much fun. A wonderful experience and we cannot wait for level 2!!! 🙌
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