AJRA Summer Programs
Warm temperatures and no school make summer a great time to row. AJRA offers summer rowing camps for middle and high schoolers at various levels, from Learn-to-Row Camps for brand new rowers, Returning Rower camps for those with a basic foundation of rowing, as well as Technical Drop-In Hours for returning high school Novice and Varsity athletes. Camps provide a great way for athletes to learn or develop rowing skills, within the structure of summer camp fun.
We invite you to learn more below.
Never Rowed Before? Perfect.
Welcome to AJRA Learn-To-Row Summer Camps.
This one-week camp is perfect for first time rowers! During each week campers learn about the sport, equipment, terminology, and safety of moving boats on and off the water. We begin with a basic workout program, and everyone has a chance to get out on the Chattahoochee River.
PREREQUISITES: No previous rowing experience is necessary. Camps are co-ed and are a mix of rising 7th-12th grade students. Campers are grouped each session by age, size, and skill level. If you're looking for a camp experience exclusively with high school students, we recommend signing up for our high school-only session.
COSTS: $275 per Session
All sessions are held from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the AJRA Boathouse:
Roswell River Landing, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell, GA 30075
General Sessions
Available to rising 7th–12th grade students
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Session A1: June 1–5
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Session A2: June 8–12
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Session A3: July 6–10
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Session A4: July 13–17
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Session A5: July 20–24
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Session A6: July 27–31
High School Only Sessions
Available to rising 9th–12th grade students
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Session H1: June 15–19
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Session H2: June 22–26
This camp is for both rowers and coxswains and offers an advanced rowing experience with a heavy focus on the technical aspects of the rowing stroke. Rowers will be grouped by age and skill. The most advanced rowers will focus on small boat training, while the less experienced rowers will focus on the application of the rowing stroke.
PREREQUISITES: Returning D-Squad and Rec Team athletes or those
with 2 weeks of Learn to Row camp. Questions about your eligibility? Email us.
COSTS: $275 per Session
All sessions will be held from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the AJRA Boathouse.
Available Sessions:
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Session 1: June 15–19
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Session 1 is only open to returning DSquad or Rec Team Athletes.
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Session 2: June 22 -26
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Session 2 is only open to returning DSquad or Rec Team Athletes.
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Session 3: Jul 13-17
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Session 3 is open to returning D-Squad, Rec Team Athletes AND Athletes with 2 weeks of Learn to Row camp experience.
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Session 4: Jul 20-24
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Session 4 is open to returning D-Squad, Rec Team Athletes AND Athletes with 2 weeks of Learn to Row camp experience.
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TECHNICAL DROP-IN PRACTICES
Rowers with some prior competitive experience can enjoy a flexible practice schedule during the summer. Our open practices are for athletes who want to get back on the water and develop their technique and on-water fitness. Space is limited in all practices to enable a low coach-to-athlete ratio, an ongoing emphasis on sculling and boat skills, and a focus on safe distancing and instruction.
PREREQUISITES:
Any returning rower or coxswain from Varsity or Novice squads. This camp is open to all high school-aged rowers, including spring seniors.
TECHNICAL OPEN PRACTICE E-PUNCHCARD:
Athletes from our competitive squads may purchase a Technical Open Practice E-Punchcard for the summer. The cost is $185 for 10 practices.
Once registered, athletes will be added to an email distribution list and provided access to a weekly sign-up form. The sign-up form will open each Sunday at midday for the upcoming week’s sessions. Athletes must register in advance for the sessions they plan to attend.
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Sessions will be available Monday–Friday during the following weeks,
with two session options offered each day:
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7:00–8:45am*
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9:00–10:45am*
*Please note that each session time slot is capped at 14 athletes.
PROGRAM WEEKS:
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Week of June 1
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Week of June 9
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Week of June 15
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Week of June 22
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Week of July 6
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Week of July 13
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Week of July 20
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Week of July 27
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ACCESS:
In addition to the on-water drop-in practices, athletes will have access to ergs and lifting equipment on the day of their registered session. Example:
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Athletes registered for the 7:00–8:45am session may use the ergs and/or weight room during the 9:00–10:45am block.
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Athletes registered for the 9:00–10:45am session may use equipment prior to practice during the earlier session block.
