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
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
Questions about summer camp registration? Email our Programs Coordinator
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.
