High School Learn-to-Row

New to rowing? You’re in the right place.

Ready to try a new sport? Our High School Learn-to-Row is a five-day beginner program designed to get you on the water fast.

Whether you’re a rising freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, you’ll learn the fundamentals of rowing from experienced coaches while building confidence, fitness, and teamwork. By the end of the week, you won’t just understand the sport—you’ll be ready to step onto the High School Team with a serious advantage.

This is where it starts. Most of our championship-winning athletes began right here. It’s more than just a week on the water—it’s your first step toward becoming part of a competitive, driven, and successful team.

  • On-Water Rowing
    Learn how to handle a boat and row in sync with a crew

  • Technique & Training
    Build strength, endurance, and proper rowing form

What You’ll Learn

  • Team Environment
    Work together, build confidence, and develop leadership skills

  • No Experience Needed
    We teach everything from day one

Locations

Lathrop Boathouse

2820 N Leavitt St. Chicago, IL 60618

 

Lincoln Park Boathouse

2341 N Cannon Dr. Chicago, IL 60614

 
 

Bridgeport Boathouse

2828 S Eleanor St. Chicago, IL 60608

Choose Your Location & Week

Lathrop Boathouse

  • Date: August 17-21

  • Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Cost: $250

Lincoln Park Boathouse

  • Date: August 17-21

  • Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Cost: $250

Bridgeport Boathouse

  • Date: August 17-21

  • Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Cost: $250

Ready to Register?

  1. Click the following link to open a new tab and create a RegattaCentral account

  2. Once your account is created, click on the “Try Rowing for a Week - High School” button below to expand the menu

  3. Add the boathouse location of your choice to the cart and select “Checkout”

  4. Select the week(s) for attending and complete the registration form

Questions? Reach out to coaches@lpboatclub.org for more information!

We offer full and partial assistance to ensure rowing is accessible to all families. Apply here for Financial Assistance