Steel City Rowing Club offers a variety of summer progams for Junior (high school or younger) rowers. We have 3 Learn to Row weeks for those that have never rowed before as well as camps for high schoolers who are looking to row over the summer anywhere from 2 times a week to 10 times a week. Each camp has a slightly different goal and are explained below. As you look through this page you will find the dates for the programs as well as the races, the weekly schedule for each program and the cost both for members (those who rowed with SCRC or one of its affiliate programs in the prior spring season) and for nonmembers. At the bottom of this page are links to the forms that need to be filled in prior to each camp.

Learn to Row: - registration deadline June 1, 2007

Youth Camp - Ages 7 - 12. This camp is a great opportunity for young ones to experience canoes, kayaks and rowing. By the end of the week long camp we paddle to a nearby uninhabited island for a snack and games.

Junior Learn to Row - Ages 13 - 18. In this camp you will have the opportunity to learn how to row in all types of boats from an 8 person boat to a one person boat. Kayaks and Canoes are also available for those interested. By the end of the week long camp you will scrimmage with some of the experience high school athletes.

Experienced Rowers: - registration deadline May 8, 2007

Recreational camp - This camp is for the rower who would like to get on the water now and again but is not able to commit to everyday. Practices are twice a week. Participants of this camp may compete in a local scrimmage if interested. Sessions 1 and 2 available.

Intermediate camp - This camp is a little more intense than the recreational camp but does not require that you travel to all the away races. Practices are five days a week. Participants of this camp may compete in a local scrimmage if interested and possibly the Philadelphia Youth Regatta (depending on overall participant interest.) This camp is only offerred for session 1.

High Performance / Competitive Camp - Participants of this camp must be able to dedicate 6 weeks of their summer to rowing. There are 10 practices per week during session 1. The goal of the first session is peak performance at the USRowing National Championships. Participants will compete in a local scrimmage as well as the Independence Day Regatta in preparation for Nationals. Participants of session 2 will practice 6 times per week in preparation for their fall racing season.

Dates, weekly schedules and costs:

Sessions 1 & 2:

Junior High Performance / Competitive Camp Sessions 1 and 2:

June 11 – July 23 & July 30 – August 25
$250 camp deposit required
For weekly schedule and daily practice times see specific camps below.

Member: $1,325 ^1,2,3

Nonmember: $1,450^1,3,4

Session 1:

Junior High Performance / Competitive Camp Session 1

June 11 – July 23
$250 camp deposit required
All day camp
Row 2 practices a day (8:30 am and 3:30 pm) with various optional activities from 12:00–3:00 pm (athletic & safety lectures, community service, helping young ones learn to row, etc. -- it is not required to stay between practices)
Weekly Schedule: Rowing Mon, Tu, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm; Wed and Sat 8:30 am – 11:00 am (Wed and Saturday are half day only)
No rowing July 4th
Focus on peak performance at USRowing Club National Championships (July 18 – 21) participate in local scrimmage and Independence Day Regatta (June 29 - July 1)

Member: $1,200 ^1,2,3

Nonmember: $1,350^1,3,4

Junior Intermediate Camp Session 1

June 11 – July 13
$250 camp deposit required
Weekly Schedule: Rowing Mon, Tu, Thur, Fri 4-6pm; Sat 9:00 – 11am
Participants scrimmage locally and possibly the Philadelphia Youth Regatta (July 14)

Member: $450 ^1,2

Nonmember: $500¹

Junior Recreational Rowing Session 1

June 12 – July 12
$125 camp deposit required
Weekly Schedule: Rowing Tues and Thur 4-6pm
No away racing with this camp. Possible local scrimmage.

Member: $125 ²

Nonmember: $175

Session 1A:

Junior High Performance / Competitive Camp Session 1A

June 11 – July 2
$250 camp deposit required
All day camp
Row 2 practices a day (8:30 am and 3:30 pm) with various optional activities from 12:00–3:00 pm (athletic & safety lectures, community service, helping young ones learn to row, etc. -- it is not required to stay between practices)
Weekly Schedule: Rowing Mon, Tu, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm; Wed and Sat 8:30 am – 11:00 am (Wed and Sat are half day only)
Focus on peak performance at Independence Day Regatta (June 29 - July 1)

Member: $650 ^1,2

Nonmember: $750^1,4

Session 1B:

Junior High Performance / Competitive Camp Session 1B

July 2 – 23
$250 camp deposit required
All day camp
Row 2 practices a day (8:30 am and 3:30 pm) with various optional activities from 12:00–3:00 pm (athletic & safety lectures, community service, helping young ones learn to row, etc. -- it is not required to stay between practices)
Weekly Schedule: Rowing Mon, Tu, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm; Wed and Sat 8:30 am – 11:00 am (Wed and Saturday are half day only)
No rowing July 4th
Focus on peak performance at USRowing Club National Championships (July 18 - 21)

Member: $700 ^1,2

Nonmember: $800^1,4

Session 2:

Junior High Performance / Competitive Camp Session 2

July 30 – August 25
$250 camp deposit required
Weekly Schedule: Rowing Mon – Sat 8:00-10:00am
Focus on preparation for fall season

Member: $450 ²

Nonmember: $500

Junior Recreational Rowing Session 2

July 31 – August 23
$125 camp deposit required
Weekly Schedule: Rowing Tues and Thur 8:30 – 10:30am

Member: $125 ²

Nonmember: $175

Youth Camps: Ages 7-12

$100/ week
Each week after 1st: $90
Week 1: June 18 – June 22
Week 2: July 9 – July 13
Week 3: August 13 – August 17

Junior Learn to Row: Ages 13-18

$150 / week
Each week after 1st: $135 / week
Week 1: June 18 – June 22
Week 2: July 9 – July 13
Week 3: August 13 – August 17

Please circle the Youth Camp Week(s) or Junior Learn to Row Week(s) that you are interested in and return with a check made out to Steel City Rowing Club. Each week of camp is held from 12pm – 3pm. Camp fees and registration are due by June 1. Deposit is NONREFUNDABLE after that date. $25 late registration fee applies for all registrations and/or camp fees received after June 1, 2007.

General Notes:

Camp costs do NOT include racing expenses
¹ These camps receive an SCRC T-shirt.
² Must have been an SCRC member or affiliate member in Spring 2007 season.
³ High Performance/Competitive campers, circle Youth Camp weeks available for $75 discount
⁴ These camps receive an SCRC Racing unisuit.
Financial aid available – Call Dori for details
All deposits are due by Monday May 1, 2006 for above listed camps
Deposit is NONREFUNDABLE after that date
Remainder is due on the first day of camp
$50 late registration fee applies for all registrations and/or deposits received after May 1, 2007

Forms & Documents:

Everyone participating in any of the above camps must fill out a Summer Program Registration Form and Waiver.

Participants in any of the Recreational, Intermediate or High Performance / Competitive camps must also fill out the Health Form and Junior Contract.

Some discounts are available. Please fill out 2007 SCRC Summer Discount form and turn in with registration if interested.

Summer Race Dates:

Local scrimmage - TBD
Independence Day Regatta - June 29 - July 1: Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Youth Regatta - July 14: Philadelphia, PA
USRowing Club National Championships - July 18 - July 21: TBD

Last updated: May 3, 2007 10:42 AM

Junior Summer Rowing Camps