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Summer Camps 2024
Summer Boating Camp
- 5 one-week sessions
- Monday – Friday, 10 am – 12:30 pm, $125 / session. $100 for the week of July 1st-July 5th.
- Ages 7-10 years old.
- Experience health, fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie on Vancouver Lake. Designed as an intro program, you need zero experience. Our coaching staff will take you from a complete novice and teach you everything you need to know!
- What to bring/wear: Shoes, sandals, and clothes that can get wet. Swim suits are fine. Depending on the weather: sunscreen, rain jacket, towel.
- Snacks, drinks, and PFDs will be provided.
- Email will be sent to campers with details one week before camp starts.
- Coaches are Safesport trained, background checked, FirstAid/CPR/AED trained, and licensed boat drivers.
To REGISTER click the link for the week you would like to join us. You will be taken to a registration page where you can start an account (or use an existing account).
Learn-to-Row/Novice Camp
- 4 one-week sessions
- Monday – Friday, 8 -10 am, $99 / session.
- Experience health, fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie on Vancouver Lake. Designed as an introductory program, you need zero experience. Our coaching staff will take you from a complete novice and teach you everything you need to know!
- What to bring/wear: Tight fitting clothes that will not get caught on the oars or the sliding seat. Depending on the weather, you'll need sunscreen, rain jacket, or towel.
- Email will be sent to campers with details one week before camp starts.
- Coaches are Safesport trained, background checked, FirstAid/CPR/AED trained, and licensed boat drivers.
To REGISTER click the link for the week you would like to join us. You will be taken to a registration page where you can start an account (or use an existing account).
Middle - High School Programs
Join the Team!
Our youth teams are managed with TeamSnap.
1Join a Team
Click the picture above for the team you would like to join.
2TeamSnap
Use a TeamSnap account to register, complete waivers, and pay online.
3Swim Test
Within the registration system you will see the instructions for the swim test. Please print this out and upload to TeamSnap (this can be done after registration is complete). If your swim test is already on file you can skip this section.
4Code of Conduct
The team will review the Code of Conduct at the beginning of the season. Athletes must sign the form and return it to the coaches.
5USRowing Membership
The USRowing membership can be completed by clicking here. The fee should be $40 for a Basic PLUS Regatta Package membership. (Club code: UJYPT. Choose Basic PLUS Regatta Package for $40)
6Start Rowing!
Summer Season Details
Practice:
- Practice is held at the VLRC boathouse on the west side of Vancouver Lake. Our address is: 8612 NW Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, Vancouver, WA 98660
- U19 includes rowers age 13-18 years old. U15 rowers and U19 rowers will practice together for the summer.
- Summer rowing dates: June 24th-July26th
- The team will practice M/T/W/Th/F from 8-10:30 am. NO SATURDAY PRACTICE.
- No practice on Jul 4th
- Novice rowers are encouraged to start in the summer season. The schedule is flexible to accommodate novice rowers. For example, maybe you can only row 3 days a week, or you can only row 4 of the 7 weeks during the summer. Totally ok! We will prorate the fee.
- Register for the full season ($350 including regatta fees) or register for 1 or more weeks ($50 per week excluding regatta fees).
- What to wear: Tight fitting clothes that will not get caught on the oars or the sliding seat. Gloves are not worn for rowing. Bring spare clothes for after practice.
- All rowing equipment is provided by VLRC.
- Coaches are all SafeSport trained, background checked, First Aid/CPR/AED trained, licensed boat drivers.
Other Questions:
- Please contact Coach Jamie @: vancouverlakerowingclub@gmail.com if you have questions.
Team Apparel:
Spring Season Details
Practice:
- Practice is held at the VLRC boathouse on the west side of Vancouver Lake. Our address is: 8612 NW Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, Vancouver, WA 98660
- U19 includes rowers age 13-18 years old who want to practice 5 days/week.
U15 includes rowers under 15 years old who want to practice 3 days/week. - Spring rowing dates
U15: April 1 - July 14, 2024
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4:30 - 6:30
U19: April 1 - July 14, 2024
Monday - Friday 4:30 - 6:30 - What to wear: Tight fitting clothes that will not get caught on the oars or the sliding seat. Gloves are not worn for rowing. Bring spare clothes for after practice.
- All rowing equipment is provided by VLRC.
- Coaches are all SafeSport trained, background checked, First Aid/CPR/AED trained, licensed boat drivers.
Regattas:
- 3/3: VLRC Invite (scrimmage)
- 3/17: Burton Beach
- 3/30: VLRC Invite (scrimmage)
- 4/13 & 4/14: Coverage Bridge (Eugene, OR)
- 4/26 - 28: Brentwood Regatta
- 5/4: Saturday practice
- 5/10: Saturday practice
- 5/17 - 19: NW Regionals
- 6/4 - 9: Youth Nationals
Other Questions:
- Please contact Coach Jamie if you have questions.
Team Apparel:
Forms and waivers
Required Forms for Youth Activities at VLRC
Required for All New Rowers except for kid's boating camp.
Everyone must submit a signed Swim Test!
This waiver must be signed by a certified water safety instructor--not just a lifeguard.
VLRC is committed to making rowing available for all youth regardless of income. Available funds vary each year and are limited to a maximum 50% of season and regatta fees. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come-first serve basis, and are valid for one season.
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Mailing Address
PO BOX 421
Vancouver, WA 98666
Where we are located
Just East of Vancouver Lake Regional Park.
8612 NW Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, Vancouver, WA 98660
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