02 Jan Row New York Summer Camp

Row New York’s summer rowing camp is the perfect opportunity for those who want to spend the summer outdoors learning a new sport, getting fit, having fun, and making friends.

Our summer camp is perfect for youth without rowing experience and is designed as an introduction to the sport. Individuals with rowing experience are welcome to join as they’ll benefit from additional practice on the water and build skills to improve technique.

Campers will learn the basics of the sculling rowing stroke–which uses two oars, one in each hand–on and off the water. First they’ll learn how to row on ergometers (rowing machines) on land, and get exposure to equipment basics and on-water safety. We’ll make a quick transition to the water where coaches will use simple drill sequences and short training pieces to build technique. By the end of the sessions, rowers will gain the confidence and skills to participate in a scrimmage, or informal race, with fellow campers.

Each session will include basic land training and stretching. No athletic experience is necessary, but a willingness to take on new physical challenges and an interest in learning new things is helpful.

Participants with an annual household income below $100,000 row for free.

Locations:

Queens: World’s Fair Marina
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
30 Meadow Lake Trail
Flushing, NY 11366

Transportation is available to and from camp. Participants are picked up near the Mets-Willets Point Station on the 7 subway line.

Manhattan: Peter Jay Sharp Dock
3579 Harlem River Drive
New York, NY 10034

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