2026 VIRC Youth Summer Programs
2-Week Summer Camp Sessions
for new Rowers
Ages 13 - 19; Grades 8 - 12
Our goal for all rowers, new and experienced, is for you to have fun, get fit, and make friends while increasing your rowing proficiency. Beginning rowers will receive a well-rounded introduction to this great sport; experienced rowers will hone their skills and maintain their conditioning.
Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
2 Week Camps - $300 per session
Boathouse at Jensen Point
*In the event of an extended school calendar because of snow days, rowers in Session 1 can make up school days during either of the following 2-Week Summer Camps with prior arrangement.
**There is no rowing July 4th, rowers from this session have the option to make up that day during any of the other 2-Week Summer Camps with prior arrangement.
You can register for all 2-Week Summer Camps.
Youth Specialty Camp
Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$150 per Session
Women/Nonbinary Rowers Camp 1: July 6 - July 10
Women/Nonbinary Rowers Camp 2: July 27 - July 31
This camp is for brand new and experienced rowers. Our focus will be on empowerment and confidence through rowing, being part of a team, and the opportunities that being a part of VIRC can lead to. Guest speakers and coaches will feature local female coaches and alumna of the VIRC Youth Team.
*Saturday - August 2nd Greenlake Extravaganza - Optional regatta additional $100 cost - includes entry fee, team shirt, food
Youth Summer Intensive
for Experienced Rowers*
Open to rowers who have completed the VIRC Spring 2025 season and have instructor approval. This session is intended for experienced rowers who want to focus on overall fitness and advanced technique. This is a good opportunity to prepare for fall racing and may include additional summer racing (at an additional cost).
*by instructor approval only
Monday - Friday 8:15 am - 10:45 am
M/W/F Boathouse
T/TH ITC
1 Week Sessions - $125 per week
Boathouse (Jensen Point) & Indoor Training Center (Sunrise Ridge)
Rowing is More Fun with Friends!
Register with your friends and save on summer rowing!
If you and your friend sign up for one of the 2 Week Summer Camps,
you and your friend receive a 25% discount on any of the three 2-week sessions!
Email director@vashoncrew.com with your name and your friends name to get the code before signing up (one use per person).
We will be in compliance with applicable State, County and VIRC COVID protocols.
Practice will be at the VIRC Boathouse at Jensen Point on the Burton Peninsula. Off-water practice time will be spent at our Indoor Training Center (ITC) at Sunrise Ridge.
Contact Ben at (ben.steele@vashoncrew.com) or Delany (director@vashoncrew.com) with any questions you may have. Join us!
What You Need for any of the summer sessions:
Enthusiasm!
… and the following signed forms, clothing & gear:
Float Test Form- signed by lifeguard
[You can upload the completed forms to your rower’s iCrew account or print the forms, sign them, photograph them, and email the photos to Ginger Hamilton.
Medical Insurance
Photograph the rower’s card and email upload or email.
Clothing & Gear
Tight-fitting shorts and high-visibility shirt, preferably quick-dry. Loose clothing can get caught in equipment and is a safety hazard.
Windbreaker or second shirt (long-sleeved).
2 pairs of socks—one to wear in the boat (they will get wet!) and one for dry-land workouts.
Water shoes, crocs, or sandals to wear in water when launching the boat. Flip-flops are not recommended (they stick in the mud).
Tennis shoes for dry-land workouts.
Baseball-style hat; high-viz preferred.
SUNSCREEN!
Water bottle with your name on it.
Snacks, lunch.
Our boathouse is peanut and tree nut free, please do not bring foods containing peanuts or tree nuts to camp.
Register for Programs
All registration for youth rowing at Vashon Island Rowing Club is managed through iCrew, our team’s registration management platform. New athletes must first create an iCrew account using the athlete’s name (not the parent’s) before selecting a session. Returning athletes can log in with their existing credentials to sign up for upcoming programs. iCrew helps us keep our rowers organized throughout the season.
The VIRC code for iCrew is 177854
