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A week on the Columbia every July: mornings split between sculling fundamentals in stable training boats, erg relays, river ecology walks, and a whole lot of getting splashed. No experience needed — most campers have never rowed.
Coaches are US Rowing certified, background-checked, and SafeSport trained, with a 1:6 coach-to-camper ratio on the water. The week ends with a Friday family row where parents take a (careful) seat in the boat.
A DAY AT CAMP
- 8:00 — Dock check-in — stretch circle, safety review, and boat assignments.
- 8:30 — On the water — sculling skills in singles and doubles, games included.
- 10:30 — Land rotation — erg relays, rigging 101, or a river ecology session.
- 11:30 — Wrap-up — boat wash, camp journal, and pickup at noon.