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SUMMER CAMPS & CLASSES

Sculling in open water singles for all ages and levels of rowing

Summer 2025 Registration is now OPEN!!!

Open Water Single
Discovery beach rowinG camp

  • Sculling on Lake Michigan in open water singles

  • Designed for Middle school (10+) and High school students.

  • Runs for 5 days, Monday - Friday.

  • Choose between half-day and full-day camps.

  • Learn new skills, meet new friends, stay active, and have fun.

EXPLORE COMMROW

  • Community Rowing offers 75-minutes independent  rowing sessions in open water singles for experienced scullers.

  • This is a great opportunity to continue improving your skills and fitness, while having fun with friends and family.

Discovery INTRO 2 ROWING

  • Learn to scull in open water single.

  • This is a small group (1-3 people) lesson where you will learn basics of sculling and navigating so that you can transition to independent rowing.

  • Includes one 90-minute lesson.​

EXCEL ROW-XT

  • Excel Rowing and Cross-Training class offers 2.5-hour workouts designed for experienced rowers focused on improving physical fitness and rowing technique.

  • ROW-XT class combines coastal rowing in singles and resistance training to help you take your Skill, Power, Strength, and Endurance to the next level.

DISCOVERY BEACH rOWING Camp

DESCRIPTION

  • Beginner and intermediate Beach Rowing Camp for Middle school (10+) and High school students.

  • Runs for 5 days, Monday - Friday at Lloyd Beach in Winnetka

  • Choose between Full-day (9 AM-3 PM) and Half-day (9 AM - 12 PM or 12 -3 PM) camp options.

  • Options for early bird drop-off starting at 8 AM for Full-Day or AM Half-Day Camps, and 10:40 AM for PM Half-Day Camp.

  • Activities combine sculling on Lake Michigan with leisure and fun activities such as swimming, and a variety of beach games.

  • Limited to maximum of 15 participants.

  • Lessons follow gradual and individualized progression from basic to more advanced rowing skills.

  • Upon successful camp completion, you will earn ACCESS for CommROW classes, and will have the opportunity to continue your rowing journey with us over the summer; If you are in high school or college, once you complete our camp you will be able to signup for our Leadership program and become a Camp Leader in Training (CLT)

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a proficient swimmer and be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for at least 5 minutes.

  • Full day campers should bring lunch and snacks.

  • Beach towel, sunscreen, and water bottle.

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DAILY SCHEDULE

8:00-9:00     AM Early Bird Drop Off (60min)

9:00-9:20     AM Equipment Set Up (20min)

9:20-10:30   AM Rowing / Beach Activities (70min)

10:30-10:40 AM Break (10min)

10:40-11:50 AM Rowing / Beach Activities (70 min)

11:50-12:20 PM Lunch Break (30min)

12:20-1:30   PM Rowing / Beach Activities (70min)

1:30-1:40     PM Break (10min)

1:40-2:50     PM Rowing / Beach Activities (70min)

2:50-3:00     PM Clean Up & Dismissal

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ROWING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Equipment and safety.

  • Navigation and maneuvering.

  • Basic rowing skills.

  • Rhythm and balance.

  • Beach sprints racing.​
     

WHAT TO WEAR?

As a general rule, consider the weather conditions when deciding what to wear. We recommend to wear a bathing suit, and athletic shorts and t-shirt. You can wear a similar clothing that you would wear for cycling or running

  • Tops: Close fitted tops such as t-shirt, tank top, or long sleeve shirt. Avoid loose and baggy tops, and the ones with pockets as they will get in a way of the moving oar handles​. Wear layers for colder weather, and consider bringing a fitted rain/wind jacket.

  • Bottoms: Quick drying athletic shorts, tights or leggings are perfect for being able to get in and out of the boat and to move freely on the sliding seat. 

  • Shoes: Water shoes, booties, or athletic shoes that you don't mind getting wet. To get in and out of the boat, you will have to step in the water ankle deep.

  • Protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat. Bring a water bottle for hydration.

  • Safety: ROW4ALL will provide life jackets.​

 

DATES & AVAILABILITY FOR SUMMER 2025 

  • Week #1: Jun 9 - Jun 13  | CLOSED

  • Week #2: Jun 16 - Jun 20  | CLOSED

  • Week #3: Jun 23 - Jun 27  | CLOSED

  • Week #4: Jul 7 - Jul 11  | CLOSED

  • Week #5: Jul 14 - Jul 18  | CLOSED

  • Week #6: Jul 21 - Jul 25  | CLOSED

  • Week #7: Jul 28 - Aug 1  | CLOSED

  • Week #8: Aug 4 - Aug 8  | CLOSED

  • Week #9: Aug 11 - Aug 15  | CLOSED

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LOCATION

  • Lake Michigan, Lloyd Beach, 799 Sheridan Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 

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PRICE

Full Day Camp (9AM - 3PM) $850

Half-Day Camp (9AM - 12PM or 12 - 3PM) $500

Early Bird Drop-Off $50

  • From 8AM for All-Day camp or AM Camp.

  • From 11AM for PM Camp.

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Open water singles
Fun day rowing at the beach
Rowing with a friend
Rowing exercises
Relaxing on the water after rowing
Rowing Camp fun activities
Rowing balance
Making new friends during rowing camp

DISCOVERY I2-Row

Introduction to Rowing Class for beginners

DESCRIPTION
 

  • A small group (1-3 people) 90-minute learn to scull lesson in open water single. 

  • Great for adults to get introduced to their very first sculling strokes, and for those who were away from rowing for some time and need a quick refresher lesson.

  • You will learn basic sculling skills, and how to safely maneuver and navigate in open water single.

  • The lesson starts with on-land instruction, progresses to on-the-water maneuvering and navigating skills with instructor holding your boat on the rope, and ends with you independently rowing under instructor's supervision.

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SCHEDULE

This class follows CommROW (community rowing) schedule.

In the summer, it runs on most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-9 AM, and on Saturdays from 7:30 - 9 AM and 9 - 10:30 AM.

To schedule your lesson, register below for this class, and then visit our Online Sign-Up Sheet to check the days, times, and open spots that work for you. Email the day you want to come in to coachstolar@row4all.org, and we will confirm your lesson sign-up.

 

LOCATIONS

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PRICE $75

EXPLORE COMMROW

Community Rowing Class for intermediate and advanced scullers

  • Community rowing  (CommROW) class is an independent 60-90 minutes rowing session for experienced scullers.

  • To join CommROW you must be an experienced sculler or complete our Intro 2 Rowing Class or Summer Camp.

  • Participants must be proficient swimmers and be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for at least 5 minutes.

  • Participants under 18 years old need a written parent/guardian permission.

  • ROW4ALL has life jackets for all participants that will need one.

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2025 SCHEDULE

  • Preseason usually starts sometime in May, but it all depends on the weather.

  • Summer season starts on Tuesday 6/10 and runs until the end of September.

  • During regular season sessions run on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:45 - 9AM, and on Saturday from 7:30-8:45AM and 8:45-10AM.

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SIGNUP​

  • Visit our Read-Only Online Sign Up Sheet to see available days, times, and open spots.

  • To signup for CommROW sessions, first register for this class below. Then email the days and times you want to sign up for to coachstolar@row4all.org, and we will add you to our signup sheet.

  • The signup works on a first come first serve basis, as there are 9 available spots per session.

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CANCELLATION POLICY​

  • If you cannot make the session that you registered for, the expectation is that you cancel it no later than 24 h before the start of the session. When you fail to do so, it will count as if you completed that session

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LOCATIONS

Our main location is:​​​

  • Lake Michigan - Lloyd Beach,  799 Sheridan Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

In case of rough conditions on Lake Michigan we may pivot to one of our secondary locations:​

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PRICE

$250 for 10 sessions.

$150 for 5 sessions.

$35 for 1 session.

  • Valid for Summer 2025 (May-September)

Coastal rowing at Lake Michigan on a gorgeous summer sunny day

EXCEL ROW-XT

Rowing and Cross-Training Class for competitive rowers

DESCRIPTION

  • Excel ROW-XT (Rowing & Cross-Training) class is designed for experienced rowers who want to improve their physical fitness and rowing skill by engaging in moderate to high-intensity activities.

  • Focus in on improving aerobic and anaerobic endurance, power, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.

  • Activities include coastal rowing in open water singles, mountain bike rides, and resistance/plyometric exercises.

  • Workouts alternate between Power activities focused on strength and anaerobic power, and endurance activities focused on strength endurance and aerobic endurance.

  • Power-XT workouts include hi-intensity Beach Sprints rowing intervals mixed with resistance and plyometric exercises such as kettlebell and macebell swings, ball slams, and box jumps.

  • Endurance-XT workouts include moderate to hi-intensity intervals of coastal rowing and/or mountain biking, mixed with strength endurance resistance exercises using dumbbells, sand/aqua bags, hurdles, balance balls…

  • On the days when workouts include mountain bike activities, participants will need to bring their own mountain bike, helmet, and cycling gloves. This will be communicated by the coach.

  • Workouts are about 2.5 hour long with integrated breaks for activity transitions, active recovery, refueling (snacks), and hydration. Participants should bring their own snacks and athletic beverage for hydration.

  • This summer we offer 3 individual modules, and each one has 3 workouts.

  • Limited to 18 spots per module.​

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2025 SCHEDULE

Practices run on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 - 10:30 AM.​

  • Module #1: Jul 21 - Jul 25  | CLOSED

  • Module #2: Jul 28 - Aug 1  | CLOSED

  • Module #3: Aug 4 - Aug 8  | CLOSED

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LOCATION

Our main location is:​​​

  • Lake Michigan - Lloyd Beach,  799 Sheridan Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

In case of rough conditions on Lake Michigan we may pivot to one of our secondary locations:​

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PRICE

$120 per Module

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Coastal rowing in open water singles
Coastal Rowing on North Shore Canal
Cross-training for rowing
Beach Sprints at Lake Michigan
Cross-training for rowing
Cross-training for rowing
Beach sprints at Lake Michigan
Summer rowing training camp for competitive rowers

Join us over the summer, learn new skills, stay active, make new friends, and have a tons of fun!

Swim break during rowing camp

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