Detroit Waterfront Rowing Association, DWRA

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DWRA Weekend Learn-to-Scull Camp
JUNE 6 & 7, Sat & Sun 9 - 12
$300 + $30 registration
5 students.
USRowing certified coach. 24 yrs experience.
Contact: Renee Adams Email : [email protected]
Website: www.dwra.org

It's your time!
June 6 & 7 Weekend Learn-to-Scull
Saturday & Sunday 9-12
$300
Contact: Renee Adams [email protected]

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DWRA, Detroit Waterfront Rowing Association

Summer Youth Sculling, Adventure Series

Recreational & Introductory Sculling for Middle & High School Students

Participants have the opportunity to learn to scull in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Students will learn proper sculling technique and navigation skills while touring the scenic Detroit River and Lake St. Clair waterfront—including secret island cuts, canals, and bridges.
To ensure our students are "water-ready," we teach them exactly how to get back into their boat safely.
· The Adventure Day: We venture to the Grosse Pointe shoreline for Flip, Swim & Snack. It’s a highlight of the program that the kids absolutely love!

Want to Race? Individuals interested in testing their skills may join our Wednesday Race Days

Schedule:
One week sessions - $370
Monday - Fri 9-12

Session I begins June 15.

Contact: Renee Adams
email: [email protected]

🔥 2026 DWRA Weekend Learn-to-Scull Summer Camps!

Grab your friends or family and spend two fun-filled days mastering the basics of sculling.
Under the guidance of a USRowing certified coach, you'll learn proper technique on land and in stable, open-water boats on our protected canal.
* Enjoy a post-class lunch by the water (BYO lunch & favorite beverage)

Session I : Saturday May 23 & Sunday May 24.......9-12
Session II : Saturday June 6 & Sunday June 7........9-12

Fees
$30 Registration ea (one time)
$300 (per person) Camp (includes coaching, equipment & insurance

Register! https://detroitwaterfrontrowing.org/store

*Save on processing fees by paying DWRA directly with Zelle or check.

Contact: DWRA email: [email protected]

DWRA Summer Youth Sculling, Adventure Series: Explorers & Navigators

Introductory Sculling for Middle & High School Students

Participants learn proper sculling technique and navigation skills while touring scenic Detroit River and Lake St. Clair waterfronts, including secret island cuts, canals and bridges.

Safety & Confidence: To ensure our students are "water-ready," we teach them exactly how to get back into their boat safely.
· The Adventure Day: On a weather-appropriate day with calm, warm water, we venture to the Grosse Pointe shoreline for a "flip test" and swimming. It’s a highlight of the program that the kids love!
· Want to Race? Individuals interested in testing their skills may be invited to join our Wednesday Race Days (additional fee).

Want to Race?
As skills progress students are invited to participate in Wednesday Race Day

Camp Schedule:
One week sessions
Monday - Friday 9 - 12

Fee: Registration + $370 per week

Session I Explorers begins June 15

Contact: Coach Renee Adams [email protected]

Great Beginnings Youth Sculling, DWRA Adventure Series
Recreational & Introductory Sculling for Middle & High School Students

Explorers (Introductory/Noncompetitive)
Explorers is an introductory, noncompetitive class designed for first-time rowers. Participants have the opportunity to learn to row in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Students will learn proper sculling (rowing with two oars) technique and navigation skills while touring the scenic Detroit River and Lake St. Clair waterfront—including secret island cuts, canals, and bridges!
Note: All first-time rowers must complete this introductory session to advance to other programs.

Navigators (Intermediate Recreational)
For students who have completed the learn-to-scull series, private lessons, or have already rowed recreationally. Novice scullers will continue to develop their fundamental skills, building on their rowing technique. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of boat handling, river safety rules, local water behavior, navigation, and balance. Training takes place in flat, stable singles and advances to doubles, quads, and in some cases, elite single

· Safety & Confidence: While sculling is intended for students to stay in the boat, there is always a small risk of a boat capsizing or a rower falling out. To ensure our students are "water-ready," we teach them exactly how to get back into their boat safely.

· The Adventure Day: On a weather-appropriate day with calm, warm water, we venture to the Grosse Pointe shoreline for a "flip test" and swimming. It’s a highlight of the program that the kids absolutely love!

· Want to Race? Individuals interested in testing their skills may be invited to join our Wednesday Race Days (additional fee).

Program Highlights
· ✨ Focus on Adventure: Exploring Detroit’s water ecosystems.
· 🎥 Video Analysis: To help students visualize their progress.
· 🎓 Individualized Coaching: Low coach-to-athlete ratio ensures safe, personalized attention.

Program Focus: Technical training, navigation, water safety, environment, and wildlife identification.

SCHEDULE: 6 Successive 1-Week Sessions
· Time: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
· Session I: June 15-19
· Location: 383 Lenox Street, Detroit, MI 48215 (The historic Lawrence Fisher Mansion property
· Contact: Coach Renee | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.dwra.org
FEES
· Program Fee: $370 per session
· Registration: $30 (one-time fee)
· Reservation: $50 (Non-refundable, applied to total camp fee or future DWRA services)

SPECIAL SAVINGS
· Multiple Session Discount: Save $25 off each additional session when you register for two or more weeks.
· Sibling Discount: Families registering two or more children receive 10% off the total program fees.
· Direct Pay Savings: Save on credit card processing fees by paying via Zelle or check.

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