Thank you Row to the Future supporters for participating in the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBig campaign! We raised over $800 – enough to scholarship two RVR students for fall rowing. Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for your support!

Seattle, WA (May 16, 2013) –The Seattle Foundation’s “GiveBIG” campaign generated an astonishing $11.1 million in online contributions for nonprofits, with the social-media fueled campaign exceeding its 2012 total of $7.4 million by 50 percent. For more detailed results visit www.seattlefoundation.org .

Erg Ed Games! – REGISTER!
Date: May 30th
Location: Pathfinder K-8
The Erg Ed Games! is Seattle Public School District’s Indoor Rowing Championships. Erg Ed students from all K-8 and Middle Schools across the city are invited to represent their school and row for the District Championship Trophy!

Erg Ed Mini Camps – REGISTER!
Dates: June 3rd – 5th
Erg Ed Mini Camps are on-the-water rowing camps for students who have completed Erg Ed in their PE class. Camps are being offered at two locations: Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center in South Seattle and Pocock Rowing Center in the Eastlake neighborhood.

Rainier Valley Rowing (RVR), Summer Session – APPLY!
Learn to row on the water this summer! RVR is for boys and girls, grades 8-12, who want to row on a team but need a little extra support to do make it happen. RVR provides scholarships, transportation, swimming instruction (if needed), mentorship, and parent information sessions. No students are turned away for lack of funds!

RVR dates for Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center in Mt. Baker neighborhood
Session 1: 7/2 – 7/26; Tues-Fri, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 8/06 – 8/30; Tues-Fri, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

RVR dates for Pocock Rowing Center in Eastlake neighborhood(three sessions available)
Session 1: 6/24 – 7/12; Mon-Fri, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Session 2: 7/15 – 8/2; Mon-Fri, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Session 3: 8/5 – 8/16; Mon-Fri, 8:30-10:00 a.m.