Olympia Area Rowing is situated on Budd Inlet, at the southern-most reach of Puget Sound. It is bordered by the stately trees of Squaxin Park, grand homes and cottages, marinas, restaurants and even a golf course. Gull Harbor, accessible only at high tide, is tucked away on the far side of a sand bar just to the northwest. The waters are home to playful harbor seals, perky geoducks (clams), and smacks of jellyfish, while eagles, herons, gulls and other water birds skim across the waves. Many mornings the water is flat/calm, with very little boat traffic. An ideal place for a morning row.

Adult Learn to Scull and Youth Summer Camps are Here!
Learn how to row in 2023! Adult and youth (middle school and high school) classes for athletes looking to learn how to row in a group setting. Classes and camps are taught from the very foundational basics, so no prior rowing experience is necessary. Gift certificates are available.

  • More details for the adult classes are here.
  • More details for the youth camps are here.
Adult Learn
to Scull CLASS
DATESTIMESCost
Learn to Row #1
(scull
)
March 24-26,
April 1-2
F 6:30p – 8:00p
Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a
$225
cancelled
Learn to Row #2
(scull)
April 21-23,
April 29-30
F 6:30p – 8:00p
Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a
$225
Learn to Row #3
(scull)
May 8-128:00a – 9:30a
T-F 8:00a – 10:00a
$225
Learn to Row #4
(scull)
May 22-268:00a – 9:30a
T-F 8:00a – 10:00a
$225
cancelled
Learn to Row #5
(scull)
June 5-98:00a – 9:30a
T-F 8:00a – 10:00a
$225
cancelled
Learn to Row #6
(scull
)
June 12-168:00a – 9:30a
T-F 8:00a – 10:00a
$225
cancelled
Learn to Row #7
(scull)
July 7-9,
July 15-16
F 6:30p – 8:00p
Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a
$225
class full!
Learn to Row #8
(sweep)
July 21-23,
July 29-30
F 6:30p – 8:00p
Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a
$225
Learn to Row #9
(sweep)
August 11-13,
August 19-20
F 6:30p – 8:00p
Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a
$225
Learn to Scull #10
(scull)
August 21-258:00a – 9:30a
T-F 8:00a – 10:00a
$225
1 spot left!
• All Learn to Row (scull) classes require 3 students in order to run. Only 6 spots available per class.
• All Learn to Row (sweep) classes require 6 students in order to run.
High School
Learn to Row
Summer Camp
DATESTIMESCOMPETECOST
High School
Summer Camp #1
July 5-14M-F
9:30a – 12:00p
$260
High School
Summer Camp #2
July 17 – August 4M-F
9:30a – 12:00p
Yes, on 8/5*$490*
High School
Summer Camp #3
August 7-18M-F
9:30a – 12:00p
$325
* If athletes choose to compete, there’s an additional fee for competition for entry fees, to transport equipment, coach time at the regatta, etc.
Middle School
Learn to Row
Summer Camp
DATESTIMESCOMPETECOST
Middle School
Summer Camp #1
July 5-14M-F
12:30p – 3:00p
$260
Middle School
Summer Camp #2
July 17-28M-F
12:30p – 3:00p
$325
Middle School
Summer Camp #3
August 7-18M-F
12:30p – 3:00p
$325

Before you sign up…