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.
- A class not going to work for your schedule? We offer Individual Lessons as well!
- More details for the youth camps are here.
| Adult Learn to Scull CLASS | DATES | TIMES | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| L (scull | April 1-2 | Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a | 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 8-12 | M 8:00a – 9:30a T-F 8:00a – 10:00a | $225 |
| Learn to Row #4 (scull) | May 22-26 | M 8:00a – 9:30a T-F 8:00a – 10:00a | $225 |
| Learn to Row #5 (scull) | June 5-9 | M 8:00a – 9:30a T-F 8:00a – 10:00a | $225 |
| Learn to Row #6 (scull) | June 12-16 | M 8:00a – 9:30a T-F 8:00a – 10:00a | $225 |
| Learn to Row #7 (scull) | July 7-9, July 15-16 | F 6:30p – 8:00p Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a | $225 |
| 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 21-25 | M 8:00a – 9:30a T-F 8:00a – 10:00a | $225 |
• All Learn to Row (sweep) classes require 6 students in order to run.
| High School Learn to Row Summer Camp | DATES | TIMES | COMPETE | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Summer Camp #1 | July 5 – July 14 | M-F 9:30a – 12:00p | — | $260 |
| High School Summer Camp #2 | July 17 – August 4 | M-F 9:30a – 12:00p | Yes, on 8/5* | $490* |
| High School Summer Camp #3 | August 7-18 | M-F 9:30a – 12:00p | — | $325 |
| Middle School Learn to Row Summer Camp | DATES | TIMES | COMPETE | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School Summer Camp #1 | July 5 – July 14 | M-F 12:30p – 3:00p | — | $260 |
| Middle School Summer Camp #2 | July 17-28 | M-F 12:30p – 3:00p | — | $325 |
| Middle School Summer Camp #3 | August 7-18 | M-F 12:30p – 3:00p | — | $325 |