Summer Camp Season
Make Steel City Rowing Club your kids’ destination for the summer! Choose from competitive or recreational rowing programs, or take a deep dive into learning about our watershed!
LEarn to row
AGES 12-17
Steel City’s Learn to Row Camps have up to 15 on-the-water practices each week which allows campers to acquire skills quickly. The goal of this Learn To Row is to have campers rowing with confidence, working effectively in a team environment, and having a blast enjoying the river with new friends. All of this prepares the campers to progress on to the next stage of rowing.
Campers are introduced to the basics of rowing and water safety by one of our USRowing certified coaches. During the campers will progress from sweep rowing, (one oar per person in 8 or 4 person boats) to sculling, (2 oars per person, in 4, 2 and 1 person boats).
Space is limited to 16 campers per session.
Steel City believes no one should be turned away for financial reasons. Aid will be available upon request and upon approval.
MONDAY - FRIDAY
9:15 AM - 3:30 PM*
*Extended day available for an additional charge from 8am till 5:30 pm.
Available Sessions:
June 22 - 26 | June 29 - July 3 | July 13 - 17 | July 27 - 31
river fun
AGES 8-11
Play outside this summer! In this relaxing day camp, campers will explore the Allegheny River in kayaks and canoes, lounge on our docks, and have a blast! Swimming, paddle boarding, and an excursion across the river to Sycamore Island are camp highlights.
Camp will move inside should storms arise for campers to engage in indoor games and crafts.
Steel City believes no one should be turned away for financial reasons. Aid will be available upon request and upon approval.
MONDAY - FRIDAY
9:15AM - 3:30PM*
*Extended day available for an additional charge from 8am till 5:30 pm.
Available Sessions:
June 15 - 19 | June 29 - July 3 | July 6 - 10 | July 20 - 24
eco adventure
DIFFERENT SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR
AGES 8-10 AND AGES 11-14
This is not your average summer camp experience! Each session is a five-day deep dive into the ecology of our rivers. Campers will perform water quality monitoring and study habitat improvement, led by the Vice President of Education from Allegheny Land Trust, Jessica Kester.
The week’s activities include a field trip to a water processing plant or waste management facility, a half-day watershed ecology program led by the Allegheny County Conservation District, and will end in a group project chosen by the campers to demonstrate what they learned. What projects you select remain to be seen!
Finally, there will be a chance for campers to share their knowledge with local residents. These projects will be on display at the Carnegie Public Library and the Verona Public Library for the month of August.
Space is limited to 14 campers per session.
Steel City believes no one should be turned away for financial reasons. Aid will be available upon request and upon approval.
MONDAY - FRIDAY
9:15AM - 3:30PM*
*Extended day available for an additional charge from 8am till 5:30 pm.
Available Sessions:
Ages 8 - 11: July 13 - 17 | July 27 - July 31
Ages 11-14: July 6 - 10 | July 20 - 24
COMPETITIVE RACING CAMPS
competitive crew: idr camp
June 21 - july 5, 2020
This is the first year Steel City Rowing Club is hosting a summer camp focused on the Independence Day Regatta.
The Independence Day Regatta takes place in Philadelphia, PA from July 3-5, 2020. Practices will be rigorous. During training, rowers will have the opportunity to refine their technique both in sculling and sweep boats, while building strength and endurance in preparation for the race.
Coaches will also build into the camp land training sessions, including strength training, erg skill and speed development, in addition to reviewing rower nutrition and mental wellness for athletes.
At least 1 year of rowing experience is required.
Rowers must be available to travel from July 3-5, 2020.
Space is limited to 14 rowers. Steel City believes no one should be turned away for financial reasons. Aid is made available upon request.
competitive crew: Henley camp
JULY 19-AUGUST 10, 2020
The 138th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta: August 2-9, 2020
Steel City Rowing’s Henley camp is focused on achieving a high level of success at The Royal Canadian Henley. The practices are rigorous. During training, rowers will refine their technique both in sculling and sweep boats, while building strength and endurance in preparation for the race.
In addition to on-the-water skill development, coaches engage rowers with review videos from practices, and in feedback sessions that further deepen athletes' understanding of their own stroke. Land training sessions of the camp include strength training, erg skill and speed development. Information sessions on the nutritional and psychological needs of athletes to support successful training.
At least one year of rowing experience is required.
All participants must adhere to the tenets of the Steel City Rowing Contract.
Our world-class LEED certified facility is located on a peaceful 6 mile stretch of the Allegheny River outside Pittsburgh, PA.
Safety is the primary concern of Steel City Rowing Club. We take every possible measure to ensure that everyone enjoys their time on the water. All campers wear personal flotation devices as required by State Law and Club policy. In addition, river and weather conditions are closely monitored by our experienced counselors.
Steel City Rowing Club reserves the right to cancel a camp due to lack of registrations. Advanced notice will be given if minimums are not met, and refunds will be given to anyone who'd already made a payment.