Juniors Summer
Learn to Row camp
Capital Juniors offers 5-day intro to rowing summer programs for rising 7th-10th graders (ages 12-16). The camps generally take place in July and August and announcements regarding registration and dates are made in the Spring.
Novices will:
Learn the basics of the rowing stroke
Learn fundamental rowing topics such as ratio and timing
Practice rowing together as a “crew”
Gain familiarity with challenging rowing-based workouts and physiology
Be introduced to training and racing
Learn boat safety, the parts of rowing boats and oars, and how to handle them
Learn basic equipment terminology and care
Have fun and become connected to a diverse, supportive community of rowers
A typical practice might include:
Stretching
Land coaching via demonstration on the erg
Light erg sessions to practice technique and body mechanics
Rowing on the water as a “crew”
Have questions or want more info? Reach out to us at juniors_rep@capitalrowing.org.
2026 Camp Schedule
Camp #1: July 20-24 (Mon-Fri) / 9:00am-Noon
All student athletes welcome
Camp #2: Aug. 3-7 (Mon-Fri) / 9:00am-Noon
All student athletes welcome
Camp #3: Aug. 10-14 (Mon-Fri) / 9:00am-Noon
D.C. residents only
Please sign up for only ONE camp. All three camps cover the same information and we want to reach as many students as possible with our camps.
Location: Anacostia Community Boathouse
1900 M St., SE, Washington, DC
Cost: $100
If the youth athlete goes to school in Wards 7 or 8 in Washington, DC, free registration is available for the camp. If your family is going through financial difficulty and you do not live in Wards 7 or 8, limited scholarships are available. Email michelehill@capitalrowing.org if you need financial assistance.