Youth Rowing Camp 2025
Youth Rowing Camp

Registration open for 2025 Youth Rowing Camp

YOUTH ROWING CAMP

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Youth Rowing Camp program is a great way for youth ages 10-15 to learn about rowing. No experience is required. Campers learn everything about rowing, from boat handling to stroke technique. For those who have already tried and enjoyed rowing, camp is a way to improve their skills!
 
The week-long camps are broken down into an orientation session and swim test, on-water rowing sessions (2 each day, weather permitting), off-water instructional sessions and camp-style games and activities.
 
Youth will be supervised by experienced coaches who are qualified in first aid and CPR. When on the water, coaches drive alongside the rowing shells in a fully equipped motorized coach boat that includes life jackets, a whistle and cell phone, and other safety equipment. Coach: youth ratio of 1:5.
Time:
Monday - Friday
9:00pm - 4:00pm. 
​Location:
Henley Island, Alumni Club as home base (drop-off, pick-up, lunch, inclement weather).
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Age Category:
10-16 years old.
No experience required, returning summer youth camp rowers welcomed. (All levels). Participants MUST be at least 10 years old!
Program Capacity:
30 kids per program
Coach to Youth ratio of 1:5
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Dates in 2025:

Session: Dates [Fee]

YRC 1: July 2 - 4 [$180] 3 days

YRC 2: July 7 - 11 [$285] 5 days

YRC 3: July 14 - 18 [$285] 5 days

YRC 4: July 21 - 25 [$285] 5 days

YRC 5: July 28 - Aug 1 [$285] 5 days

YRC 6: Aug 11 - 15 [$285] 5 days

YRC 7: Aug 18 - 22 [$285] 5 days

Important Notice: If you are registering for an SCRC youth program for the first time in 2025, you must pay a one-time $30 Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) membership fee in addition to the fee for your first session.

How to pay your Youth Rowing Camp Fees:

e-Transfer to the following email address, scrcpayments​@gmail.com
Before you click send, have you:
  1. Provided a question which has the security answer "rowing", and
  2. Included, in the memo line or comments, the name of the athlete to whom the payment will apply.
Example of a CAMP SCHEDULE
Monday:
Monday involves on-land orientation involving safety rules, boat handling techniques, rowing technique, and a swim test at Port Dalhousie Pool. All youth have an on-water rowing session in the afternoon. Youth with previous rowing experience may also have an on-water in the morning.
 
Tuesday through Thursday:
Youth have on-water sessions in the morning and afternoon, weather permitting. In the event of bad weather, coaches will lead on-land rowing sessions (e.g., technique on rowing machine, strength and fitness) mixed with fun camp activities (tie dye, capture the flag)
 
Friday:
Regatta Day! After a morning on-water session, the events begin! Events are both on the water (1000m race) and off (relay races on rowing machines, rigging accuracy, best team cheer). The Regatta wraps up at 3:00pm with the Awards Ceremony and cookout. Parents are welcome to join!

​​Cancellation Information:
Cancel up to two weeks before the start of the program: You will be refunded the program fee. You will not be refunded the Rowing Canada / Row Ontario fee of $65.
Cancel within two weeks of the start of the program: No refunds will be issued. However, paid program fees may be applied to another SCRC program in the 2025 season (subject to availability).

Youth Rowing Camp "Coach In Training" (CIT):
This program is designed to support high-school age athletes who are ready to make the first steps toward coaching leadership in the sport. Each week can accommodate two CITs. These are volunteer positions (can complete for HS community service hours). The program will financially support CIT’s completion of boating license and introduction to coaching course (NCCP/RCA). For more information or to apply contact [email protected]
Interested in another youth or junior program?
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Questions or more information? Contact the program director: ​Erin Sharpe
​[email protected]
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