Learn to row this summer!

Yale Community Rowing is ready to begin their 17th summer on the water. YCR’s core mission continues to be creating a comfortable learning environment where children can increase self-esteem and enjoy a unique team bond through their participation in the sport of rowing. While out on the water self-gratification comes from the crews success and this is achieved by each rower working in time and unison whether in a large training barge or sleek racing shell.

Recognizing the impact such experiences may have in establishing lifelong habits of physical activity and fitness, the program stresses inclusiveness and values collaborative effort. Beginning with children as young as ten years old in one-week learn to row sessions and continuing through sequentially more advanced middle and high school programs, YCR offers unique access to this non-traditional sport to children at all levels of fitness. Each participant benefits daily from the experience of rowing on the Housatonic River as they are taught the basics of stroke technique and are encouraged in the art of group enterprise. The programs designed to ensure that all share common experiences and to achieve goals on a daily basis. They learn to trust and value their teammates and the environment, to take responsibility for their actions, and to build self-confidence from their accomplishments. Parents happily report how the life lessons of discipline, teamwork, and commitment are incorporated into every facet of their children’s lives.

In addition to our regular one week learn to row youth or adult programs and multi-week programs for more experienced rowers, we are also offering this summer and extended schedule of additional Learn to Row Programs, a new Learn to Row program geared exclusively to our High School Rowers and improved 7th and 8th grade rowing programs.

All programs are run @ the Gilder Boathouse, Roosevelt Dr., Derby

Program Registration goes live 02/14/15:www.yalebulldogs.com/information/community/outreach_program/rowing

Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us: community.rowing@yale.edu