Summer CampS are open to
fall of 2026 grades 7-11
All experience levels welcome, from first-timers to returning rowers.
First-Timers!: No prior experience is required; we teach all foundational basics.
Experienced Rowers: Athletes with prior experience (previous summer session, private lessons, participation in youth sculling) will be grouped together to focus on advanced technical instruction.
grades 7 through 8 camps:
Open to Fall 2026 rising 7th and 8th graders.
One-week Sessions - Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 11:30am
Grades 9 through 11 camps:
Open to Fall 2026 rising 9th graders or higher.
One-week Sessions - Monday-Friday, 12pm - 2:30pm
Important Notes:
Camps are not ‘high-performance’ camps for experienced competitive rowers.
Camp is not a requirement to try out for the competitive team. Athletes must be 13 to try out for the competitive team. Competitive team information click here.
Registration for each session is open until the Friday before the camp session begins.
Cancellations or rescheduling must be made by the Friday before the first day of your registered camp week for a full refund. To request a cancellation, please email Morgan at morgan@marinrowing.org.
Scholarships and financial support: Contact Morgan at morgan@marinrowing.org for an application for financial assistance. We are here to support you and your interest in rowing.
Safety:
Swim Requirement: All campers must know how to swim.
Life Jackets: In accordance with California law, all campers under 13 will be provided and required to wear an approved life jacket.
Weather Conditions: If water conditions are deemed unsafe, coaches will use our indoor land-based facility to teach rowing.
What to bring with you to camp:
A plastic water bottle with your name on it. This will go on the water with you.
Hat or visor, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
What to wear for camp:
Fitted athletic apparel. (Oversized clothes and long shorts and shirts get caught in the wheels and can cause injury.)
Socks and closed-toed exercise shoes.
Please label any items that might get left behind (Hats, water bottles, jackets)
What to Expect at Camp:
When you arrive, we will meet just outside the glass doors in front of the boathouse. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Day 1:
Beginning athletes will be on land with a coach. They’ll start with a boat house tour, then learn to safely handle equipment and the basic rowing stroke on the rowing machine and the dock box (a boat placed on the dock so campers can practice getting in and out, and take rowing strokes).
Experienced athletes will start with a quick review of rowing technique on the rowing machines then go on the water with the coach.
Days 2-5:
Beginning athletes will spend half of camp time on land continuing to develop basic movements on the rowing machine. The other half of camp is on the water applying the learned skills to move the boat efficiently. Time on the water will increase through the week.
Experienced athletes will be assigned their lineup and go on the water. Sessions will include rowing drills, and periods of sustained rowing.
Both groups will use land based equipment to practice the rowing stroke. The following boat sizes may be utilized based on the athlete’s skill and comfort level: 8+ (sweep eight), 4x (quadruple scull), 2x (double scull, 1x(single scull).
Note!
Rowing is a highly physical sport. Athletes should be prepared to lift and carry heavy equipment, including oars and boats, to and from the water.
Rowing is an outdoor watersport, and therefore weather permitting at times.
2026 SESSION dates:
Session 1: June 22 - 26
Session 2: June 29 - July 3
Session 3: July 6 - 10
Session 4: July 13 - 17
Session 5: July 20 - 24
Session 6: July 27 - 31
Session 7: August 3 - 7
GOALS OF CAMP:
For your athlete to have fun while learning new physical and social skills and meeting new people.
For your athlete to receive a safe, foundational knowledge of rowing. Sometimes it will feel like we are moving slowly, but breaking down the stroke and emphasizing quality movement takes time.
ADDITIONAL Information:
Please review the MRA Member Handbook for lots of information on the safety at MRA.
About OUR Summer Camps:
MIDDLE SCHOOL (7th and 8th Graders) LEARN-TO-ROW CAMP:
Monday - Friday 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Fall 2026 Rising 7th and 8th graders.
From First-Timers to Returning Rowers. Whether your athlete is brand new to the sport or returning for more, we have a place for them.
Beginners: We teach everything from the ground up—how to carry the boat, basic sweep rowing strokes, and safe warm-up habits.
Experienced: Rowers with prior MRA experience (camps, private lessons, or MS Group) will be identified on Day 1 and placed in an accelerated group to focus on technical refinement.
Our goal is a safe, fun introduction to the sport. While we focus on quality movement, this is not a high-performance competitive camp.
HIGH SCHOOL LEARN-TO-ROW CAMP:
Monday - Friday 12 PM - 2:30 PM
Campers entering 9th grade and up
From First-Timers to Returning Rowers. Whether your athlete is brand new to the sport or returning for more, we have a place for them.
Beginners: We teach everything from the ground up—how to carry the boat, basic sweep rowing strokes, and safe warm-up habits.
Experienced: Rowers with prior MRA experience (camps, private lessons, or MS Group) will be identified on Day 1 and placed in an accelerated group to focus on technical refinement.
Our goal is a safe, fun introduction to the sport. While we focus on quality movement, this is not a high-performance competitive camp.
