Designed for Middle & High School students

BIR offers a variety of rowing camps designed for both returning rowers who have completed a regular season at BIR and brand new rowers who are ready to try rowing for the first time. Choose to participate in as many camps as fit your summer plans.

Summer Skills Rowing Camps

Returning BIR rowers, this is for you!

Open to rising 8th – 12th graders who’ve rowed a season at BIR or completed a 2026 Try Rowing Camp. These 2-week camps are designed with the experienced rower in mind. Advance your sweep and sculling techniques, work on your coxswain voice, and prepare for some light competition at the Green Lake Summer Extravaganza. These camps are a great way to carry your spring fitness through the summer, stay connected with teammates, and try something new on the water.

Cost: $581 per camp session
+ $130 regatta fee if participating in #3 Race Ready Camp
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 – 9:00 AM

#1 Sweep & Coxswain Camp: June 22 – July 3
#2 Sculling Camp: July 6 – July 17
#3 Race Ready Camp: July 20 – August 1 (includes the Green Lake Summer Extravaganza Regatta)

Try Rowing Summer Camps

Open to rising 7th – 12th graders

These 1-week camps are designed for students who have never been in a rowing shell. Each day features two on-the-water rowing sessions, additional instruction on technique using rowing machines, and video review to help rowers improve. Rising 8th graders who have completed one Try Rowing camp are eligible to join in Summer Skills camps alongside more experienced rowers.

Cost: $581 per camp session
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Camp #1: June 22 – 26
Camp #2: June 29 – July 3
Camp #3: July 6 – July 10
Camp #4: August 3 – August 7
Camp #5: August 17 – August 21

Learn to Race Summer Camp

Open to rising 8th – 12th graders

Rowers who have completed one Try Rowing camp are eligible to Learn to Race at the end of the summer and compete alongside more experienced rowers at the Green Lake Summer Extravaganza. This novice friendly regatta is a perfect introduction to all the best parts of competitive rowing.

Cost: $581 + $130 regatta fee for Green Lake Summer Extravaganza
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 – 9:00 AM

Learn to Race Camp: July 20 – August 1

— Get Registered —

Summer Skills Camps

Returning Rowers need the the following items to complete your registration through BIR:

USRowing membership:
- Log in to USRowing. Make sure your rower’s membership is current and connected to BIR (club code KRCBC).
- You will need your rower’s membership number and expiration date.
- Basic membership required for all other programs.
Current Medical Eligibility Form signed by your medical provider (valid for 2 years)
Rower headshot
Your rower needs to be present for required signatures

Try Rowing Camps

NEW Rowers need the the following items in place before the first day of camp:

USRowing membership:
- Log in to USRowing. Make sure your rower’s membership is current and connected to BIR (club code KRCBC).
- You will need your rower’s membership number and expiration date.
- Basic membership required for all other programs.
Current Medical Eligibility Form signed by your medical provider (valid for 2 years)
Rower headshot
Float or swim test documentation
All required documents on file. You will receive a welcome email 1 week before camp starts that includes a link to sign and upload your required documents.
Your rower needs to be present for required signatures

Questions about summer camp registration? Email our Programs Coordinator

BIR Refund Policy

Summer Skills rowing camps are only two weeks long, but BIR still needs to secure coaching staff well in advance to ensure that your rower is safe and supported on the water.

Full refund available up until 7 days before each camp session begins.
Campers who opt out during the first week are eligible for a 50% refund.
No-show campers who opt out during the first week are NOT eligible for any refund.

Financial Assistance

Bainbridge Island Rowing is committed to making rowing available to all members of our Kitsap County community and financial assistance is available to those with demonstrated need. Click here to learn more.