Each summer, Cambridge Boat Club hosts a series of two-week junior sculling programs to introduce high school boys and girls to the fundamentals and joys of sculling. This is a non-competitive program for both experienced rowers and true novices and is open to the children of both CBC members and non-members. Emphasis is on safety, proper boat handling, the development of a smooth and efficient stroke, the elements of good physical conditioning and teamwork.

Students begin sculling in stable, learn-to-row shells and are encouraged to move up in boat class as their skills develop. By the end of each 2-week at the end of the session, they will have the opportunity to row the complete 3-mile Head of the Charles race course.

Applicants may apply for up to 2 Sessions. Please note, morning sessions are intended for those athletes with little to no sculling experience. Afternoon sessions are intended for athletes who have completed at least one LTS session or who are otherwise comfortable sculling in a single.

Please email youthscullingskills@cambridge-boat-club.org with any questions.

2025 Dates

Classes are held Monday through Friday.

Session 1: June 23 to July 3 - 10:00am-12:00pm or 3:00pm-5:00pm

Session 2: July 21 to August 1 - 10:00am-12:00pm or 3:00pm-5:00pm

Session 3: August 4 to August 15 - 10:00am-12:00pm or 3:00pm-5:00pm

Eligibility and Acceptance

Applicants must be at least 14 years old and not older than 19 years, or in their last year of high school.

• Applicants must provide a Red Cross or equivalent certification of the ability to swim 100 yards and float for 10 minutes with his/her application. Or demonstrate that they have participated in a high school rowing program that includes such a requirement.
• Applicants (or their parents/guardians if under 18) must sign a USRowing Waiver.
• Acceptance will depend on multiple factors including the number, capabilities and experience of the applicants and the timelines of the receipt of an application.

Fees

The fee for each Session /Class is $400. For applicants that are not children of CBC Members or are not already Junior Members of CBC, an additional fee of $50 is required for a CBC Junior Membership. The fee is payable in full with the application. The Session/Class fee (but not the Junior Membership fee) is fully refundable if the application is cancelled two weeks before the start of the requested session.

Registration

All registrations must be completed prior to the first day session. Space is limited; athletes may register for a maximum of two (2) sessions. Follow the link below to register.

REGISTER HERE!