Our Summer Youth Rowing Season runs over six weeks, meeting four mornings a week—Monday thru Thursday from 9:30–11:30am. Rowers can also take part in optional Fun Friday evening races every other week at 5:00pm (families welcome to cheer them on and join post-race celebration) and additional travel race opportunities offered as the season unfolds.

This program is all about making the most of summer on the water—building skills, confidence, fitness, and friendships, while having fun as a team. Whether you’re brand new to rowing, looking to improve for another sport, or excited to train and race competitively, there’s a place for you here.

Open to rising 6th graders through high school (younger participants may join with staff approval), our program meets rowers where they are and helps them grow—on and off the water.

Please plan to arrive on time – boats leave the dock promptly and cannot return for late arrivals. We wrap up each session on time to ensure smooth and timely pickup.

Our Youth Program Director and Coach, Frank Townsend, coordinates all youth rowing programs and is happy to answer any questions at programdirector@rowcmi.org.