HS Intro to Rowing Summer Camp
Camp Overview
We offer weeklong introductory camps for high school students from June- August each summer.
Camp schedule is 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Mon-Fri.
We teach the basics of rowing in 4 and 8 person boats, and conclude each camp with a mini-regatta that we welcome parents to come watch.
These camps are a great way to try rowing out! No prior rowing experience is necessary.
Rowers that complete a summer camp and want to continue rowing are welcome to enter our competitive and recreational programs in the fall.
Eligibility
Our high school intro to rowing camps are open to rising 9th-12th graders.
7th and 8th graders may join our camp with admin approval. Please contact juniors@austinrowing.org if you are interested before registering.
Payment and Registration
Camp cost is $300.
We have full and partial scholarships that are available on a financial need basis. Please email juniors@austinrowing.org for scholarship info.
Registration stays open for each week as long as there are spots available. Athletes are welcome to sign up for multiple weeks of camp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need to know how to swim?
Yes! Prior rowing experience is not necessary, but all campers must be comfortable swimmers.
What does my child need to bring/wear to camp?
- Comfortable shorts and tshirt that are not too baggy, (baggy clothing tends to caught in the moving parts on the boats).
- Tennis shoes and socks. We will do some on-land warmups and rowers need socks to wear in the boats.
- Sun and heat protection: hat, sunscreen, water bottle. (If you have a metal water battle, please cover it with a sock. Heavy metal bottles can damage the inside of boats.)
What are your safety considerations?
- All camp coaching staff have multiple years of prior rowing experience, current CPR/AED certification, and are Safesport trained and background-checked through USRowing.
- Multiple coach safety boats accompany each training session on the water.
Can my child do more than one camp?
We frequently have return campers throughout the summer! Repeat registrations are welcome if there is still availability for a given camp date.