Sun up. Oars in. Let’s go – Ann Arbor, Michigan awaits.

​​​The Atlanta Junior Rowing Association Competitive Summer Racing Camp is designed for experienced athletes ready to continue their development at a high level and compete on the national stage. This is a competitive team-only program, open exclusively to athletes who raced as Novice or Varsity during the Spring 2026 season. This camp is not available to DSquad athletes or new rowers without high school racing experience.

 

Following a demanding spring season, athletes will transition

into a focused summer training block built around speed, racing experience, and team development. With limited roster spots (approximately 50–55 athletes) and lineups structured around complete boats, this program offers a highly competitive and intentional training environment.

 

Training, Schedule & Costs

Athletes will train six days per week (Monday–Saturday) from 

7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, including a daily refuel and recovery break from 9:00–10:00 AM. Training will emphasize technical refinement, race preparation, and high-performance conditioning.

 

Due to the timing of Youth Nationals, start dates and costs will vary:

Non-Nationals Athletes: 

June 15 – July 16   |  $2,400

Nationals Athletes: 

June 22 – July 16  |  $2,250*

 

*Nationals athletes receive a one-week recovery period prior to joining

camp and a prorated discount to reflect the adjusted training schedule.

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Competition: USRowing 2026 Summer Nationals

All camp athletes will compete at the USRowing Summer

National Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan (July 11–16, tentative) – one of the most competitive regattas in the country.

This event features four days of racing, each operating as its own competition:

• Saturday: 2k – Small Boats

• Sunday: 2k – Large Boats

• Monday: 1k – Small Boats

• Tuesday: 1k – Large Boats

Athletes will race in at least three events, typically one per day, with heats in the morning and finals in the afternoon. Lineups will be formed based on performance to create the most competitive boats possible.

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What's Included:

• 4 weeks of training (3 weeks for Nationals athletes)

• Experienced, dedicated coaching staff

• Entry into Summer Nationals

• Boat transportation

• Roundtrip flights to Ann Arbor

• Airport transfers

• Housing accommodations

• Majority of meals (some lunches may be athlete-purchased)

• Team activities and evening programming

 

While highly competitive, this camp also emphasizes team bonding and experience, with organized outings and group dinners during travel.

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College Recruiting Opportunities:

Rising seniors will have the opportunity to participate in the Coaches Tent at Summer Nationals (if offered), connecting with collegiate coaches. AJRA staff will assist athletes in preparing rowing resumes and navigating recruiting conversations.

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Registration & Payment

Due to uncertainty around Nationals lineups, camp fees will be split into two payments:

• $1,500 deposit due upon registration

• Remaining balance finalized after Nationals boats are confirmed

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Availability

Registration will open first to AJRA athletes, with remaining spots offered to athletes from neighboring programs if space allows. Spots are limited, and early registration is strongly encouraged. This is a high-performance summer experience built for athletes ready to train hard, race fast, and compete on a national stage — all while enjoying the energy, challenge, and camaraderie

of summer rowing.​​​​​