BRC SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
2025, Over 50 Years of Summer Camp Experience...
2025 Marks the Brockville Rowing Club's 51st year of running summer youth camps. During this time, the BRC's Summer Youth Camp has been the first start line for all of our rowers.
This year is especially exciting, as we have partnered with the YMCA of Eastern Ontario to enhance the offerings of the BRC's Summer Youth Camp. This collaboration combines the best of both organizations to deliver a more enriching, active, and fun-filled camp for your children.
Summer Youth Camps at the BRC have led to more than twenty-five Canadian National Team Rowers, it has led to more than thirty scholarships to post secondary institutions across North America and beyond, and has made more than one-hundred provincial and/or national champions.
It's safe to say: we know rowing!
2025 Camp Weeks:
July 7th - 11th
July 14th - 18th
July 21st - 25th
July 28th - August 1st
Quick Facts:
- All camp weeks are full day, with rowing taking place at the BRC in the morning, and the afternoon is spent at the YMCA with games, crafts, and team sports.
- All camp weeks can fit a maximum of 20 Campers per week.
- What to bring:
- A reusable water bottle
- Snacks
- A sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit/towel
- Running shoes
- Change of clothes
- A positive attitude!
Registration Schedule and Fees
Registration is done through the YMCA of Eastern Ontario's online registration portal.
Why BRC Summer Youth Camps?
Health and Wellness
We teach campers how to have a healthy relationship with sport, encompassing everything from warm-up, cool-down, and how to row a boat up (and back down) the river.
Teamwork
Rowing is the ultimate team sport. Our campers learn and practice teamwork in a variety of ways, with rowing being at the core.
Elevate
We elevate each of our campers to be the best version of themselves in a fun and supportive environment. Opportunities and skills exist here that will last a lifetime.
What kind of boats do campers row in?
In rowing, there are two different styles: sweep (one oar per person), and sculling (two oars per person). There are also two different disciplines in the sport: traditional/flat-water rowing, and coastal/ocean rowing.
Here at the BRC, we're fortunate enough to be able to offer all of the above to our campers! They can expect to learn how to row in several different boats, in each style, and try out both disciplines!
Who is the BRC's Summer Youth Camp For?
Our Summer Camp Program is designed for kids between the ages of 11 - 14.
Why 11 - 14?
Rowing is similar to a sport like golf, in that learning how to hold and in our case, sit in the equipment, is a skill in and of itself. We've found that the age range of 11-14 is the sweet spot for kids to be tall and mature enough, as well as to be able to fully understand the sport, and have a great experience doing so!
What if my child is really tall?
If you're unsure, just send us an email. We're happy to have a conversation with you to see if our Summer Youth Camp Program is the right fit.
Contact Information:
For any questions, please send us an email directly to camps@brockvillerowingclub.com.
Endorsed by Conlin McCabe, 3-Time Olympian and Olympic Silver Medalist
"The BRC Summer Camp is where I got my start in the sport of rowing. I had a blast as a kid in camp, and still remember the days on the water, the games, and the counsellors I had. The BRC Summer Camp is without equal when it comes to summer camps. The opportunity to learn about both disciplines in rowing (sweep and scull), as well as try different boats, is something I wish I could have experienced when I was in the Summer Camp at the BRC. I credit the start that I got in Camp for creating a love of rowing and the desire to be the best in the world!"
Conlin McCabe, 3-Time Olympian, Silver Medalist, and BRC Alumni
REGISTER NOW!
Registration fills up quickly! Don't miss your chance to sign up for an amazing experience on the beautiful St. Lawrence River.
Did you know?
Every summer, campers who love rowing and want to learn more about the sport can join our Bantam Program!
The goal of the Bantam Program is to further enhance an athletes rowing skills in a fun and supportive environment.
We aim to race with our Bantam Program as the BRC against other clubs towards the end of summer/fall.
Learn More!