ABOUT THE YOUTH LEARN-TO-ROW PROGRAM
The Charles R Wood Learn to Row Program was created to offer the experience of rowing to interested children entering grades 7 and above. The Learn to Row Program is an opportunity for a child to learn about the sport of rowing through participation. While the majority of time is spent on the water, there is also dry land training and education about boats and equipment. Some impromptu racing and ice cream eating may occur.
The Charles R Wood Foundation was created in 1978 by local entrepreneur Charles R Wood founder of Storytown USA, the present day Great Escape Theme Park, the Double H Hole in the Woods Camp for critically ill children and many other endeavors and businesses in the area. The Foundation was established to provide assistance to areas of special need in the region, with an emphasis on children's health care and the arts.
Youth Learn-to-Row
SUMMER YOUTH LEARN TO ROW: Programs for those new to rowing are available for all ages. SRA offers three two-week sessions of Learn to Row for rising 7th and 8th graders to keep athletes engaged and challenged through a progression leading to our middle school and junior competitive program. Athletes can participate in as many sessions throughout the summer as they would like. For each additional session they participate in, we continue to widen their skill set by introducing them to different-sized rowing shells and more challenging skills!
The Rower's Assistance Program (scholarship opportunity) is also available for our Learn to Row programs.