FloatLab Summer Camp
FloatLab: a SUMMER CAMP FOR AGES 12 – 16
At FloatLab, campers explore real-world CAD/CAM processes as they design their own boat and use a CNC machine to precisely cut the parts before assembling and float-testing their own 8-foot vessel. Perfect for curious minds and budding engineers, this hands-on camp introduces computer-aided design, manufacturing, and marine architecture in an exciting, collaborative setting.
Campers will turn ideas into reality while building skills—and unforgettable summer memories—along the way.
Please note – there will be no sailing during FloatLab camp.
NEW THIS YEAR: Every summer camp includes an optional overnight experience aboard the historic Battleship Wisconsin on the final Friday—already included in camp registration, with parents and siblings welcome to join for a small additional fee.
Dates: August 3 – August 14
Registration is now OPEN!
Week 1: August 3 – 7 SOLD OUT
Week 2: August 10 – 14 ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT!
Please verify you are registering for the correct week during check-out!
Pricing
Members: $500
Non-Members: $550
Timing
Camp is from 9AM – 3PM, Monday – Friday with an overnight option for Friday evening. Drop off starts at 8:45AM. Pick-up is from 3-3:15PM.
Not a member yet? Join now for special discounts and exclusive benefit! Membership Questions? Email or call 757-664-1005
Nauticus Member Discount: In order to receive your Nauticus Member discount, members must sign in when prompted at checkout, after placing tickets in your shopping cart. If you have not yet created a member account, click the “Create Account” link in the Sign In area with the SAME email address that you provided when becoming a member. Once registered and signed in, the member discount will be applied to the camp registration and reflected in the total amount at checkout.
frequently Asked questions
- Camper’s Battleship overnight fee is covered in the weekly camp tuition. Any additional family members who would like to attend need to pay the fee of $50 per adult and $20 per child. Minimum age for additional siblings is 5 years old. Click here to add on family members.
- Dinner will be provided on Friday evening by the Sail Nauticus team. Breakfast will be provided by the Battleship crew on Saturday morning.
- No outside food allowed on the Battleship. Water is permitted.
- Campers would need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow, as the bunks only have a mattress.
- Bring weather-appropriate sleepwear. Compartments are climate-controlled but can still be warmer/colder depending on the external temperature.
- Bring money for souvenirs and snacks (cash only).
FloatLab is for children ages 12 – 16.
We will be happy to add your child to our waitlist for camp in the next or upcoming years if they do not meet the age criteria. Please reach out to info@sailnauticus.org for more information.
Please drop your child off in front of Nauticus between 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. daily. You can pick them up at the same place between 3:00 – 3:15p.m. A Nauticus instructor will meet campers in the front loop of Nauticus for drop off and pickup. Please remain in your vehicle.
We will ask for confirmation each day at pick up before signing out your child.
No, food is not provided. Please ensure your child brings a water bottle, bag lunch, and two snacks daily. Campers should label coolers and water bottles.
We will make every attempt to reschedule your child’s camp experience. However, if you need to cancel or reschedule for any reason, changes are subject to a $25 processing fee.
Refunds will be made according to the timeline below:
- Cancellations made more than 4 weeks in advance of the scheduled start date of camp are entitled to a full refund minus the $25 processing fee.
- Cancellations made less than 4 weeks and more than 1 week in advance of the scheduled start date camp are entitled to a 50% refund of the camp tuition minus the $25 processing fee.
- Cancellations made less than 1 week in advance of the scheduled camp start date are non-refundable.
No refunds or discounts will be made for missed classes, vacation days or dismissal from the program.
Contact Sail Nauticus Department by email or phone 757-823-4242