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Discovery & EXPLORE Classes

For beginners with limited or no previous sculling experience

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Discovery INTRO 2 Indoor Rowing

  • Learn to Row class on rowing ergometers and rowing tanks.

  • You will learn basic rowing skills and concepts, and be ready for an easy transition to on-the-water rowing.

  • Runs twice a week for 3 weeks.

EXPLORE indoor rowing

  • Designed for youth (10+ yo) and adults with some previous rowing experience.

  • You will further improve your rowing skills and build rowing specific fitness.

  • Runs twice a week for 3 weeks.

Discovery rOWING camp

  • Learn to Row sculling camp in open water singles.

  • Designed for Middle school (10+) and High school students.

  • Runs for 5 days, Monday - Friday.

  • Includes five 2-hour sculling lessons + 3 free CommROW sessions.

Discovery InTRO 2 Rowing

  • Learn to scull in open water single.

  • This is a one-on-one (or 2 on 1) lesson where you will learn the basics of rowing and navigating, and will be ready to transition into independent rowing class.

  • Includes one 90-minute lesson.​

DISCOVERY Intro 2 indoor Rowing Class

DESCRIPTION
 

  • Learn to Row indoor class designed for individuals of all ages (10+) with no previous rowing experience. 

  • The class has six 1-hour lessons that run over three weeks period.

  • Lessons are delivered on rowing ergometers, and in rowing tanks.

  • The focus is on learning and improving rowing technique, while building general fitness.

  • Lessons follow gradual and individualized progression from basic to more advanced rowing skills.

  • The class size limit is 16 participants.

  • Minimum enrollment requirement is 5 participants.

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SCHEDULE

You can pick one of the four DS i2I-ROW classes between November-February.

Classes in November & December run on Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7 PM, and classes in January & February run on Monday and Friday from 6-7 PM.

 

DATES & TIMES 
 

  • Class #1: CLOSED
    Tuesday, November 12th, 19th & 26th, 6-7PM
    Wednesday, November 27th, 6-7 PM
    Thursday, November 14th & 21st, 6-7PM

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  • Class #2:   CLOSED
    Tuesday, December 3rd, 10th & 17th, 6-7PM
    Thursday, December 5th, 12th & 19th, 6-7PM

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  • Class #3:  5 OPEN SPOTS
    Monday, January 6th, 13th & 20th, 6-7PM
    Friday, January 10th, 17th & 24th, 6-7PM​

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  • Class #4:  10 OPEN SPOTS
    Monday, January 27th, February 3rd & 10th, 6-7PM
    Friday, January 31st, February 7th & 14th, 6-7PM

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LOCATION

  • This class runs at Dammrich Rowing Center (DRC), 3220 Oakton street, Skokie, IL 60076

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PRICE $250

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explore indoor rowing class

DESCRIPTION
 

  • Designed for Middle School students (10 yo+) and adults who already have some previous rowing or indoor rowing experience. . 

  • The class offers workouts in rowing tanks, and on rowing ergometers.

  • The focus is on improving rowing technique, while building rowing specific fitness.

  • Lessons follow gradual and individualized progression from basic to more advanced rowing skills.

  • The class size limit is 16 participants.

  • Minimum enrollment requirement is 5 participants.

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SCHEDULE

The class runs from November - February, and has 4 modules. Each module runs for 3 weeks, and has a total of 6 workouts. Workouts run from 6-7 PM on Tuesday & Thursday during November and December, and on Monday & Friday during January and February. Each workout is 1-hour long.

 

DATES & TIMES 
 

  • Class #1: CLOSED
    Tuesday, November 12th, 19th & 26th, 6-7PM
    Wednesday, November 27th, 6-7 PM
    Thursday, November 14th & 21st, 6-7PM

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  • Class #2:  CLOSED
    Tuesday, December 3rd, 10th & 17th, 6-7PM
    Thursday, December 5th, 12th & 19th, 6-7PM

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  • Class #3:  5 OPEN SPOTS
    Monday, January 6th, 13th & 20th, 6-7PM
    Friday, January 10th, 17th & 24th, 6-7PM​

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  • Class #4:  10 OPEN SPOTS
    Monday, January 27th, February 3rd & 10th, 6-7PM
    Friday, January 31st, February 7th & 14th, 6-7PM

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LOCATION

  • This class runs at Dammrich Rowing Center (DRC), 3220 Oakton street, Skokie, IL 60076

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PRICE $200

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DISCOVERY InTRO 2 Rowing

DESCRIPTION
 

  • Learn to scull in open water single. 

  • This is a one-on-one or two-on-one class for beginners or rowers who need a quick refresher course.

  • Includes one 90-minute lesson where you will learn the basics of sculling and navigating, and gain confidence so that you can transition towards independent on-the-water rowing.

  • The lesson starts with on-land instruction, progresses to on-the-water maneuvering and navigating skills with instructor holding your boat on the rope, and ends with you independently rowing under instructor's supervision.

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SCHEDULE

This class follows CommROW (community rowing) schedule.

In the summer, it runs on most days Mon-Sat in the mornings from 7:30-9 AM. From mid August to end of September, and mid April to beginning of June it runs on most weekends, Saturday 7-9:30 AM and 9:30-10 AM; Sunday 7:30-9 AM and 9-10:30 AM.

 

LOCATIONS
 

  • The main location is Lloyd Beach in Winnetka where we row on Lake Michigan.

  • Alternative location is Skokie Lagoons in Northbrook/Glencoe.

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PRICE $75

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DISCOVERY rOWING Camp

DESCRIPTION
 

  • Learn to Row sculling camp in open water singles for Middle school (10+) and High school students.

  • Runs for 5 days, Monday - Friday.

  • Includes 5 two-hour sculling lessons + 3 free CommROW sessions.

  • Upon successful camp completion, you will earn 3 free CommRow sessions.

  • Groups are limited to maximum of 8 participants with up to 2 instructors.

  • Participants must be proficient swimmers and be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for at least 5 minutes.

  • Lessons are delivered at 2 different venues: North Shore Canal, Dammrich Rowing Center in Skokie (Mon), and Lake Michigan, Lloyd Beach in Winnetka (Tue-Fri).

  • Lessons follow gradual and individualized progression from basic to more advanced rowing skills.

  • Upon successful camp completion, you will earn ACCESS for CommROW classes, and will have the opportunity to continue your rowing journey with us over the summer; If you are in high school or college, once you complete our camp you will be able to signup for our Leadership program and become a Camp Leader in Training (CLT)

 

DAILY ACTIVITIES

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Day #1 Boat and Space Awareness

  • Location: North Shore Canal, DRC in Skokie

  • Day one covers safety protocols, traffic regulations, rowing equipment, launching and docking, and introduces basic rowing skills.
     

Day #2 Body and Oar Control

  • Location: North Shore Canal, DRC in Skokie

  • Day two is continuation of working on the basic skills and introducing some of the more advanced skills such as blade work, suspension and power application.
     

Day #3 Confidence in Space and Balance

  • Location: Lake Michigan, Lloyd Beach in Wilmette (DRC as an alternative location in case of strong winds and waves).

  • Day three covers basics for balancing, maneuvering and rhythmical rowing. The aim is to experience a balanced and long boat glide.
     

Day #4 Challenge and Apply New Skills

  • Location: Lake Michigan, Lloyd Beach in Wilmette (DRC as an alternative location in case of strong winds and waves).

  • Day four is progression of maneuvering and rhythmical rowing focused on increased boat glide. The aim is to challenge participants to apply newly acquired rowing skills in different situations.
     

Day #5 Competence in Basic Rowing Skills

  • Location: Lake Michigan, Lloyd Beach in Wilmette (DRC as an alternative location in case of strong winds and waves).

  • Day five is a review and reinforcement of newly acquired rowing skills. The aim is to demonstrate safe and efficient single sculling, and to earn access for more advanced classes.
     

WHAT TO WEAR?

As a general rule, consider the weather conditions when deciding what to wear. You can wear a similar clothing that you would wear for cycling or running.

  • Tops: Close fitted tops such as t-shirt, tank top, or long sleeve shirt. Avoid loose and baggy tops, and the ones with pockets as they will get in a way of the moving oar handles​. Wear layers for colder weather, and consider bringing a fitted rain/wind jacket.

  • Bottoms: Quick drying athletic shorts, tights or leggings are perfect for being able to get in and out of the boat and to move freely on the sliding seat. 

  • Shoes: Water shoes, booties, or athletic shoes that you don't mind getting wet. To get in and out of the boat, you will have to step in the water ankle deep..

  • Protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat. Bring a water bottle for hydration.

  • Safety: ROW4ALL will provide life jackets.

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SCHEDULE

All camps run for 5 days on weekdays, Monday - Friday. We offer one or two time options depending on the week: 9AM-11 AM  &  11AM-1PM.

 

DATES & AVAILABILITY FOR SUMMER 2024 
 

  • Jun 10 - Jun 14,   9-11AM, CLOSED

  • Jun 17 - Jun 21,   9-11AM, CLOSED

  • Jun 24 - Jun 28,   9-11AM, CLOSED

  • Jul 8 - Jul 12,        9-11AM, CLOSED

  • Jul 15 - Jul 19,      9-11AM, CLOSED

  • Jul 22 - Jul 26,      9-11AM, CLOSED

  • Jul 22 - Jul 26,      11AM-1PM, CLOSED

  • Jul 29 - Aug 2,      9-11AM, CLOSED

  • Jul 29 - Aug 2,      11AM-1PM, CLOSED

  • Aug 5 - Aug 9,      9-11AM, CLOSED

  • Aug 5 - Aug 9,      11AM-1PM, CLOSED

  • Aug 12 - Aug 16,  9-11AM, CLOSED

  • Aug 12 - Aug 16,  11AM-1PM, CLOSED

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LOCATIONS

Read this section carefully to fully understand the locations.

This summer we will run our camps at Lloyd Beach (Lake Michigan). In case that the lake is too rough for rowing, our alternative location will be Dammrich Rowing Center (DRC) in Skokie.

  • Lake Michigan, Lloyd Beach, 799 Sheridan Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093 

  • North Shore Channel, DRC , 3220 Oakton St, Skokie 60076​.

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PRICE $499

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