Summer Camps

No prior experience is required to participate in a camp with the ERC. Our Summer Camps are extremely flexible and designed to accommodate both beginners and experienced rowers alike.

Paddling is very different from rowing as the sequences of motion are not the same. Having the prior experience of being in a paddle boat may be helpful. However, rowing shells are generally much narrower than a canoe or kayak and they require additional skills to balance.

Our summer camps are offered to anyone between the ages of 13 and 18. Anyone under 13 must meet certain physical requirements in order to participate. If you are under 13 and are wanting to register, please contact our Community Programs Director.

Summer camps are offered weekly over the month of July, Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm.

The address to the Edmonton Rowing Club Indoor Training Facility is 8438 129 Street NW. Our Boathouse is about a 2 minute walk from there.

The ERC offers Summer Camps for $350. This fee includes your mandatory membership in the Alberta Rowing Association and Rowing Canada Aviron. If you choose to join the club after completing a summer camp, a portion of this fee will go towards your membership.

The Edmonton Rowing Club provides all of the rowing specific equipment that is needed. This includes but is not limited to: boats, oars, and life jackets. Personal items that you should bring include: 

• Water bottle
• A sock to cover your water bottle (this protects our boats from damage!) 
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Bugspray 
• Comfy, snug clothing (dress for rain or shine!)
• Running shoes 
• Packed lunch & snacks

On the first day we will spend a bit of time in our Indoor Training Facility. Throughout the rest of camp we will go out on the water 2-3 times a day. You will learn the basics of the rowing movement, terminology, commands, and safety. Any time we are on the water, you will be accompanied by a coach in a safety boat. We will take breaks throughout the day to rest, eat, and play games!

In sculling, a rower uses two oars, one in each hand. In sweeping, a rower has one oar. Throughout the camp participants will have the opportunity to try both techniques.

We will go out rain or shine, be prepared for all kinds of weather! We do not go out however if safety is a concern. River and weather conditions can change quickly in Edmonton and the Edmonton Rowing Club is committed to ensuring your safety on the water. High water conditions are particularly common in June due to the spring melt. If conditions are unsafe because of flooding, electrical storms, or other conditions beyond our control, we will make use of our Indoor Training Facility.

Unfortunately, the Edmonton Rowing Club is not able to give refunds for missed classes. If you must cancel your participation due to circumstances beyond your control and want to request a refund, please contact our Membership Director (ercmembership@gmail.com) by email so we can consider your particular circumstances.

The Edmonton Rowing Club Junior Program welcomes all athletes under the age of 19! If you choose to join the club after completing a summer camp, a portion of your Summer Camp fee will go towards your membership. For more information on the Edmonton Rowing Club Junior program click here. You can also contact our Juniors Coach Camil Teodorescu.

Click here for instructions on how to register. Make sure that the Rowing Canada account is in the name of the Summer Camp participants!

Please contact Jess Phillips, our Community Programs Director.