Providing rowing experiences to high school aged athletes in
the Eugene / Springfield area since 1984.

 

OAR Jr Crew Summer 2011 Rowing Camp

Two one-week sessions, Monday-Friday. First-time rowers welcome!

Learn the basics of the sport and enjoy summer days at Dexter Lake.
Attend both sessions to compete at the Green Lake Summer Extravaganza in Seattle.

Week 1: July 25-29
Week 2: August 1-5
Green Lake Summer Extravaganza (Seattle races): August 6


Fees

New Rowers - $250 per week
Returning Rowers - 1st week no charge; 2nd week $300


Forms and Registration

Download, complete, and return to us.
Sign-up form
US Rowing Waiver

 

OAR Junior Crew rowing camp is designed for 8th through 12th grade boys and girls at all experience levels. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for young people to discover the joys of rowing in a fun, social environment. We emphasize participation of all campers and team building skills.

Our experienced coaching staff teaches the novice rower the basics of rowing: how to lift and carry the boat, how to row, and more importantly, how to row together. In short, the novice rower learns to participate in a team environment.

The more experienced rower focuses on improving technical skill and race preparation, rowing in both both sweep (single oar) and sculling (double oar) shells. They reconnect with the team and build strength and conditioning for the fall season.

The Green Lake Regatta caps the two sessions of camp. There is no additional fee for this regatta. New rowers must attend both sessions of camp to participate. Rowers travel to Seattle in parent carpools and spend Friday night in the gym at University Prep, returning Saturday. Our athletes experience the fun of competing in a regatta attended by teams throughout the Northwest. We encourage parents to come to the regatta and see what their campers have accomplished.

Camp Schedule


7:45 am Meet at South Eugene High School
8:00 am Bus leaves South Eugene High School Parking Lot
8:30 am Arrive Dexter Lake
9:00-11 am Practice on the lake

11:00 am Lunch

12 -1:30 pm Practice on the lake
2:00 pm Leave Dexter Lake
2:30 pm Bus arrives SEHS Parking Lot

We require each camper to pass a swim test – treading water for five minutes, and putting on a life vest in the water – the first morning of the camp session. All campers need to bring a full water bottle, swimwear, workout clothes, lunch, towel, sunglasses and sunscreen each day. Campers should wear shorts, T-shirts and socks. Avoid baggy clothes as they get caught in the rowing shells.