Discover Rowing with our Award-Winning Youth Camps:
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Welland Tribune Readers Choice Award Winner!
No prior rowing experience required. Designed for Beginners Ages 11 to 14
Benefits: This is a truly unique experience spending days on the water experiencing a dynamic sport in a supportive and fun environment. Participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to rowing from Rowing Canada trained and certified coaches who have been or are competitive rowers for their local schools and clubs. The basic technical skills of rowing are taught through on-land and on-water training. Available equipment includes Concept 2 Ergometers/rowing machines, and spin bikes for technical and fitness training on land, and a fleet of sculling and sweep boats including stable training singles to the iconic “eights” for developing skills and experiences on the water. Stinger Discovery Camp balances fun along with developing strong rowing technique and skills, building self-confidence, and some new friendships along the way.
Safety: Participants are supervised, trained and, coached by Rowing Canada trained and certified coaches and on-water activity is always monitored from safety equipped motorized coach boats. Coaches adhere to SNRC’s policies for conduct and safety and require Vulnerable Sector Checks. A swim waiver is required for youth athletes and will be sent out to participants via email once registration is completed or alternatively provide proof of a swim test or of Bronze Medallion/Cross or better.
Frequency: Half Day select week-long program from 8:30am to 12pm.
Fee: $114.30 per week. (one-time Rowing Canada fee of 40.70 not included). Detailed Fee Schedule Available Here
Questions? Please contact the South Niagara Rowing Club Registrar by clicking here. Options are available for financial support youth participants. To learn more click here
2025 SCHEDULE
| Sessions | Dates |
| Session 1 | June 30 – July 4 |
| Session 2 | July 14 – July 18 |
| Session 3 | July 28 – Aug 1 |
| Session 4 | Aug 11 – Aug 15 |
| Session 5 | Aug 25 – Aug 29 |
Registration:
- Register through the Rowing Canada – https://membership.rowingcanada.org/JoinProgram
- Select “Join a Program”. Choose “Ontario” and “South Niagara Rowing Club” from the drop-down menus.
- Select the Youth Summer Camp week/s, check the dates to ensure that you are joining the correct one. If you have difficulty we are here to help! Please contact the South Niagara Rowing Club Registrar by clicking here.
- Create an account. Parent/Guardian will need to register for youth participants. Use the parent/guardian email and phone number however register using the youth’s name and the youth campers birthdate etc. (or Log-in if you are returning from a previous year)
- Complete on-line registration and accept the waivers.
- Methods of payment:
- Credit card payment using weblink via Rowing Canada on-line registration system.
- Cheque made payable to South Niagara Rowing Club. Drop off payment in mail box located outside of the office portable prior to first day
Once the Registrar is in possession of on-line rowing program registration confirmation and program fee payment, you will receive an email stating that you are registered in the program. Athletes not registered with the SNRC and Rowing Canada are not permitted to be on the water.
We look forward to a fun summer!
Thank you for choosing South Niagara Rowing Club Summer Camp.
