About Level 1
There is zero experience necessary to enroll in this camp. Learn to Row Camp Level 1 will feature foundational basics of the sweep rowing stroke in an 16-person rowing barge. We will teach your athlete everything they need to know, from how to carry a boat, the terminology used, basic warm-up and cool-down exercises, and teamwork. Rowing machines and stationary bikes will be incorporated into daily camp activities.
Arrival and Check-In:
When you come, meet in the parking lot in front of the primary entry. Roll call will be taken by Coach in the beginning, so come a little ahead of time.
What to Expect at Camp:
Day 1: Getting Started on Land
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Welcome and Introductions: Familiarize yourself with your fellow campers and meet staff.
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Tour and Safety Briefing: Go on a guided tour of the boathouse and learn about using all of the equipment safely.
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Rowing Fundamentals: Practice learning a stroke of a row on a rowing machine and a dock box, in which you can learn getting in and getting out of a boat movements.
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Athletes should come prepared to take a short swim test on Day 1.
Days 2–5 – Building Your Skills:
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Dual Focus Training: Half of your daily time is on land, refining your movements on the rowing machine, and the other on the water. During the week, your time on the water will progress steadily, so you can test your new movements.
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Technique and Teamwork: The coaches will position you in assigned boat seats, and you'll go through drill exercises for improving your boat movement. This hands-on experience is vital in boat-confidence and boat-handling capability.
What to bring with you to camp:
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Sunscreen
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Water bottle (plastic) with their name written on it,
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Small snack
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Any medications such as epi-pens or inhalers they may need while at camp. Fitted athletic apparel. (Oversized clothes and long shorts and shirts get caught in the wheels and can cause injury.) Socks and closed-toed exercise shoes. Please label any items that might get left behind (Hats, water bottles, jackets)
What to wear for camp:
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Fitted athletic apparel. (Oversized clothes and long shorts and shirts get caught in the wheels and can cause injury.)
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Socks and closed-toed exercise shoes.
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Please label any items that might get left behind (Hats, water bottles, jackets)
Registration Steps
How to register
Step 1: Click on this link to iCrew.
Step 2: Choose which week you would like sign up for.
Step 3: Enter your payment details and it will ask you to create personal details for your ICrew
account.
About Level 2
Level 2 focuses on the athletes expanding their knowledge of the rowing stroke and learning to row in a team boat. It will feature foundational basics of the sweep rowing stroke in an 8-person boat and the sculling rowing stroke in a 4-person boat. We will teach your athlete everything they need to know, from how to carry a boat, the terminology used, basic warm-up and cool-down exercises, and teamwork. Rowing machines and stationary bikes will be incorporated into daily camp activities.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Level 1 or have participated on the middle school team.
What to Expect at Camp:
Day 1: All athletes will start with a short lesson on the rowing machines. Then coaches will assign rowers to seats in the boats and the rest of the day will be spent on the water.
Day 2 - 4: Athletes are on the water using drills to learn to move the boat efficiently and have some fun racing each other!
Day 5: Friday Fun Day - Athletes will have the opportunity to take out paddle boards, kayaks, and our SUPSquatch
What to bring with you to camp:
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Sunscreen
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Water bottle (plastic) with their name written on it,
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Small snack
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Any medications such as epi-pens or inhalers they may need while at camp. Fitted athletic apparel. (Oversized clothes and long shorts and shirts get caught in the wheels and can cause injury.) Socks and closed-toed exercise shoes. Please label any items that might get left behind (Hats, water bottles, jackets)
What to wear for camp:
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Fitted athletic apparel. (Oversized clothes and long shorts and shirts get caught in the wheels and can cause injury.)
-
Socks and closed-toed exercise shoes.
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Please label any items that might get left behind (Hats, water bottles, jackets)
Registration Steps
How to register
Step 1: Click on this link to iCrew.
Step 2: Choose which week you would like sign up for.
Step 3: Enter your payment details and it will ask you to create personal details for your ICrew
account.
NSBR Junior Summer Camp
Prerequisite: Athletes who are wanting to join our school-year competitive teams and/or returning athletes who have completed at least a year with the competitive High School Team.
About: The Development camp is an introduction to the competitive team for any incoming 8th-12th graders who are serious about joining the Junior Competitive team in the Fall. Practices will be held in the morning, along side our current junior team members, and will consist of weight lifting, erging, body circuits and on water practices.
Schedule:
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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Water: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
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Lift: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Tuesday, Thursday
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Erg: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
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What to bring to Camp: Tennis shoes, sunscreen, water bottle (plastic), sunscreen, small snack (bar, fruit), hat/visor, shorts and tank/tee.
Registration Steps
How to register
Step 1: Click on this link to iCrew.
Step 2: Choose which week you would like sign up for.
Step 3: Enter your payment details and it will ask you to create personal details for your ICrew
account.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
A participant will be eligible for a 100% refund or transfer if the registration is withdrawn 30 days or more before the event start date, or participant has withdrawn due to health reasons, or the event is canceled by Newport Sea Base Rowing. If registration is withdrawn two weeks prior to the event for reasons other than health, 25% of fees paid will be non-refundable and 75% will be eligible for refund or transfer. Registrations withdrawn within two weeks of the event are not refundable, but may be transferable. If during the event, the camper withdraws for health reasons or Newport Sea Base Rowing cancels, a prorated refund or transfer will be applied.
ROWING CAMPS SUMMER 2025
Enroll now!
If you have any questions please reach out to Noah.Greenslit@scouting.org
We look forward to seeing you on the water!
Summer Calendar
Level 1 Sessions:
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Session 1: 6/16 – 6/20
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Session 2: 6/23 – 6/27
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Session 3: 6/30 – 7/03 (pro-rated)
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Session 4: 7/07 – 7/11
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Session 5: 7/14 – 7/18
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Session 6: 7/21 – 7/25
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Session 7: 7/28 – 8/01
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Session 8: 8/04 – 8/08
Level 2 Details:
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Runs only during Weeks 2–8
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Participants can repeat Level 2 as many times as they like
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Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Intro To Competitive:
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Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM M-F
Returning Competitive Team:
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Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM M-F, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lift T & Th
Camper Requirements:
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All campers must be at least 11 years old as of June 1, 2025 to participate. No exceptions! This is for the safety of our campers.
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Summer camp is not a requirement to try out for the Competitive team.