Discover Rowing with our Award-Winning Youth Camps:
Welland Tribune Readers Choice Award Winner! – 5 Years Running (2021-2025)
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: $119.95 per week. (one-time Rowing Canada fee of $51.05 not included). Detailed Fee
Schedule Available Here
Questions? Please contact the Registrar for any questions regarding the program or athlete eligibility. Options are available for financial support youth participants. To learn more click here
2026 SCHEDULE
Sessions Dates:
Session 1 June 29 – July 3
Session 2 July 13 – July 17
Session 3 July 27 – July 31
Session 4 Aug 10 – Aug 14
Session 5 Aug 24 – Aug 28
Registration:
1. Register through the Rowing Canada
– https://membership.rowingcanada.org/JoinProgram
2. Select “Join a Program”. Choose “Ontario” and “South Niagara Rowing Club” from the drop-
down menus.
3. 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.
4. 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)
5. Complete on-line registration and accept the waivers.
6. 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.
