Summer Rowing Camps

Summer rowing camps are provided by the Dayton Boat Club coaching staff and University of Dayton Rowing Coaches. The athlete-to-coach ratio is an incredible 5:1! Our experienced coaching staff includes a national champion, an A-10 "Coach of the year," and a US Junior National Team development coach. RegattaSport (see website) is our sponsor and a T-shirt is included in the camp fee, along with other items.

Intro to Rowing - Juniors

The Introduction to Rowing Camp will take place over three sessions this summer: Session 1 is June 9-21, Session 2 is June 23-July 5, and Session 3 is August 4-16. These camps will teach the basics of the sport of rowing to boys and girls, primarily those entering grades 8-10 (with age waivers in certain cases). The participants meet six times and are taught the basics of boat safety, boat handling, coxswain commands, and, of course, rowing.

Graduation from the introductory session on the water allows the athletes to move up to more advanced offerings. A variety of times will be available for these sessions. Please note schedule preferences on your reply. Click here for more details, fees, and the registration form for our Junior Introduction to Rowing program.

Coached Sculling

Coached sculling sessions will be offered all summer (June, July and August), for club members who are experienced rowers (see our masters page) and who are just graduating from the intro sessions. A variety of times will be available for these sessions. Please note your schedule preferences when you contact us. Members of the University of Dayton coaching staff will be directing your skill improvement during these one-month periods, with 10 to 12 on-the-water sessions. (Special short-term membership rates are available for students to make this great program more affordable!) Click here for more details, fees, and the registration form for the coached sculling program.

Financial Support

The cost of these programs is $100. Financial support is available for young athletes who want to row but who need help paying the camp fees.

Interested?

Classes are starting to form! Please email Coach Mike Miles to express your interest and describe the dates and times you prefer. Check this site periodically for new information. You may leave phone messages at 297-0487.