SCRC RISE & ROW DAY CAMP
Ages 12-15
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
$350 per week
Steel City believes no one should be turned away for financial reasons.
Financial assistance cost: $200
Full scholarships available!
For questions or more information on financial assistance, please contact will@steelcityrowing.org
Row, grow, and find your flow with an unforgettable week by the river! Campers will participate in a variety of activities including rowing, paddling, creative problem solving, artistic self-expression, ecological exploration, mindfulness, and more.
No rowing or river experience necessary!
Lunch and snacks will be available for all campers.
2024 SESSION DATES
Session 1
July 8 - July 12
Session 2
July 15 - July 19
Session 3
July 22 - July 26
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.
For more information on financial assistance, please contact will@steelcityrowing.org
Session 4
July 29 - August 2
REQUIRED WAIVERS:
To be reviewed & completed by parent/guardian:
The Release & Waiver Form above should be submitted by prior to the start of the first practice. Without completed waivers, campers will not be allowed to participate.
WHAT TO BRING
REQUIRED TO BRING:
Closed-toe shoes
Swim suit
Water bottle
Emergency meds (EpiPen, inhaler, etc.) in a Ziploc bag
SUGGESTED TO BRING:
Hat and/or sunglasses
Sunscreen
Change of clothes
Sandals/water shoes
Athletes should bring clothes that are comfortable for outdoor activity, with the possibility of wind and a bit of water.
Here are a few things to avoid:
Clothes that are overly baggy or bulky. Baggy and bulky clothes can get in the way while rowing, and even get caught in the sliding tracks of the seat. Spandex is not necessary, but clothes that are reasonably slim-fitting are ideal for rowing.
Cotton. Cotton does not insulate when wet, dries slowly, and performs best on land. Basic tech fabrics such as polyester and fleece can take the occasional splash and will keep you more comfortable on the water.
Valuable or otherwise irreplaceable clothes. While rowing is not a particularly rough sport, it does involve carrying things on shoulders, close encounters with river water, and perhaps an occasional run-in with the aforementioned seat tracks. Outfit accordingly. You will earn more style points with beautiful form than with a designer wardrobe!
LOCATION & SAFETY
SCRC is located at an ideal location on the Allegheny River, offering the calmest stretch of water in Pittsburgh. Our “pool” is home to several islands (including a State Park), and beautiful tree-lined shores home to beavers, bald eagles, and post-industrial relics.
Coaches and counselors are certified in First Aid and CPR, and subject to a full criminal background check.
We take safety seriously! River and weather conditions are monitored on an hourly basis. All activities are weather dependent, and camp will move inside for unsafe conditions.
Steel City Rowing Club is located at: