Programs

Open House

June 4, 2023

Hiawatha Island Boat Club will be hosting an open house 12PM to 3PM.

For more information, call Dan Hogan, 607-687-0639


Adult Learn-to-Row

Starts June 17, 2023

Here’s an opportunity for adults to learn the basics of the sport of rowing. Hiawatha Island Boat Club offers a 4 session program for men & women who want to try a new skill while enjoying the beautiful Susquehanna River. Classes will start Saturday June 17, 8:30-11:30AM, with the remaining sessions to be determined by the class and coaches. The cost of the course is $160. The fee will be collected at the first class, and refunded if, after the initial session, the student decides to withdraw. Attire for students is simple: sneakers or sandals, cotton socks, tee shirt and a long-sleeve shirt, and shorts. Attendees should be in good physical health, able to handle light to moderate exercise, and be able to swim. 

For more information, call Dan Hogan (607)687-0639, or Roberta Rittenhouse (607)760-3782.

If you are interested in participating, please pre-register so we can estimate class size. You can attend without pre-registering. You are under no obligation to attend if you pre-register.

Youth Rowing Camp

July 10-15, 2023

For Boys and Girls 13 – 18 years old.

Since 1998, Hiawatha Island Boat Club has conducted junior and adult rowing at the Les Wagner Rowing Center on the beautiful Susquehanna River. To introduce this enjoyable and challenging sport to the youth in our area, Hiawatha Island Boat Club will conduct a Rowing Camp daily from 8:30 - noon. The cost of the program is $130 for the 6 days, which includes a tee-shirt and snacks. Attire for campers is simple: sneakers or sandals, cotton socks, tee shirt and a long-sleeve shirt, and shorts. The fee will be collected at the first class, and refunded if, after the initial session, the camper decides to withdraw. The Camp will emphasize basic rowing technique, equipment familiarization, and water safety. Emphasis will be on sweep rowing (one oar), and all campers will also experience sculling (2 oars). The program will be conducted by experienced coaches from Hiawatha Island Boat Club, All rowing campers must be at least 13 years old, in good health for moderate to strenuous exercise, and be able to swim. 

For more information, call Dan Hogan (607)687-0639, or Roberta Rittenhouse (607)760-3782.

If you are interested in participating, please pre-register so we can estimate class size. You can attend without pre-registering. You are under no obligation to attend if you pre-register.