
PROGRAMS
Learn to Row Summer Camp 2025
The camps are designed for anyone entering grades 7-12 and who are new to rowing. BRC welcomes kids from not only BCSD, but from schools and towns outside Brighton as well! Camps are scheduled for 3 different sessions this summer: July 28-August 1, August 4-August 8, or August 11-August 15. Each session will run from 3:30-5:30. Camps take place at the Genesee Waterways Center in Genesee Valley Park. For more information, please email info@brightoncrew.org.
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Cost: $195.00


Varsity
Open to high school students who have completed one to two competitive seasons as a Novice. ​
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Summer 2025
Cost: $375.00​​​
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Time: 3:30 - 5:30pm
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
Starts: 6/1/25
Ends: 7/6/25
Registration Deadline 6/9/25
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Open to 10th - 12th grade experienced, varsity level athletes in the Rochester area that are seeking a competitive, race-driven environment. This camp will focus on small boat skill development. Athletes will also be combined into crew boats (fours & quads.) All athletes who participate in this camp should be prepared to pursue an ambitious training schedule in a competitive environment. Registration includes at least one regatta race at the West Side Invitational on July 6th. Additional fees will apply if more events are added. All practices take place at the Genesee Waterways Center. No practice on 7/4 and plan on attending the Westside Invitational on 7/6. All rowers must complete the US Rowing Membership and Waiver as well as a swim test. Transportation to practice and regatta are not provided.
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All rowers must also complete the US Rowing Membership and Waiver. See registation steps.
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Fall: The focus for this season is conditioning, technique, and preparing for head races. Practices are 2 hours M-F starting in mid-August. Varsity typically attend 4-5 regattas, 1-2 are overnight trips. Season ends the last weekend in October.
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Winter Conditioning: Winter training is a vital part of preparing for the Spring race season. The focus for this season is cross training, technique, rowing at a faster rate, and preparing for sprint races. This year all sessions will take place at Brickyard Crossfit located at 1200 Edgewood Avenue (inside the JCC). Sessions will be a combination of weight and erg workouts to prepare everyone for the Spring. Proper workout shoes and clothing are necessary for all sessions.
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Spring: Practices transition out to the water in early/mid-April, weather depending. Varsity typically attend 4-5 regattas, 1-2 are overnight trips, including NY State Championships. Season ends Memorial Day weekend.
Summer: We typically offer a few weeks of camp.
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Novice
Athletes are generally on the Novice team for two competitive seasons before moving to the Varsity Team.
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Summer 2025
Cost: $325.00​​
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Time: 3:30 - 5:30pm
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
Starts: 6/1/25
Ends: 7/6/25
Registration Deadline 6/9/25
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Open to 8th -10th grade newer novice and junior varsity athletes in the Rochester area that are seeking to develop their rowing skills and enjoyment of the sport. This camp will focus on new drills, changing sides, and learning to scull. Athletes will primarily row crew boats, (fours and quads). All athletes who participate in this camp should be prepared to build up their competitive rowing skills in a supportive environment. Athletes in this camp may have the opportunity to go to the West Side Invitational on July 6th depending on participants’ interest. Additional fees would apply. All rowers must complete the US Rowing Membership and Waiver as well as a swim test. Transportation to practice and regatta are not provided.
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All rowers must also complete the US Rowing Membership and Waiver. See registation steps.
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Fall: The focus for this season is learning about equipment, water safety, the rowing stroke, conditioning, and building a team. Practices are 2 hours M-F starting in mid-September. Novice attend one regatta at the end of the season, if they're ready, after they've learned the stroke and how to apply power. Season ends the last weekend in October.
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Winter/Spring:
Novice follow the same training and racing schedule as Varsity, adapted to fit their experience level. ​​

Modified
Register for modified rowing if you are in grade 7 or 8 and want to gain skills and knowledge in the rowing techniques and teamwork. You do not need previous experience to row. Rowers with previous modified or camp experience will be grouped accordingly to continue advancing their skills.
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Fall 2025 Information Available in August​​​​
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All rowers must also complete the US Rowing Membership and Waiver. See registation steps.