Power10 Camp is SOLD OUT for 2024
See below to get on our waitlist in case of cancellations
Mission
POWER10 Camp is a rowing camp for breast cancer patients, survivors, and previvors to create community, gain support, and empower them to reclaim their bodies after diagnosis.
About
As in the core ROW program, the goal of Power10 Camp is to increase exercise consistency in people diagnosed with breast cancer to improve their quality of life. The sport of rowing is an audacious choice for this exercise prescription! Physically and technically demanding, it is novel to most and uniquely harmonious.
In the sport of rowing, when in the middle of a race and it seems too hard to continue, crews will call a “Power10” (10 hard strokes) to pick the boat up and move forward. This “Power 10” is an unspoken commitment from all the athletes in the boat to the race, to their coaches, to their teammates, and most importantly, to themselves.
Please contact Programs Manager Jackson Krupnick (jacksonk@recoveryonwater.org) with questions.
YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Make a Donation
Recovery on Water (ROW) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and the fiscal agent for Power10 Camp.
ROW is supported by a diverse pool of grants and charitable donations that allow us to provide high-quality coaching, facilities, and equipment. These donations also help keep Power10 Camp accessible to all breast cancer patients and survivors.
Give the gift of rowing—help women get fit, fight back, and have fun. Donate to ROW’s Power10 Camp Scholarship Fund today.
Camp Details
WHEN: Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 9, 2024
WHERE: Fountain Point Resort, 990 S Lake Leelanau Dr, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
ELIGIBILITY: Power10 Camp is open to women and non-binary individuals with a breast cancer diagnosis, and is not exclusive to Recovery on Water team members. Women undergoing medical treatment as a ‘previvor’ are also eligible and encouraged to attend. Covid vaccination is required to attend camp.
AVAILABLE TRACKS:
Learn to Row: For those who have never rowed on the water
Intermediate: For those who have been on the water but with less than one year of experience or those who have not had the chance to be on the water for a while and want a more technique focused experience.
Masters: For those who have 1+ year of rowing experience.
Location, Housing and Food
Camp will once again be hosted at Fountain Point Resort near Traverse City in Northern Michigan. Founded in 1889, Fountain Point is Michigan’s oldest family-style summer resort and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The resort sits on the shore of Lake Leelanau, which provides over 20 miles of protected water perfect for both technical and physical training rows.
Power10 Camp will make use of the resort’s original hotel building, which includes large public gathering spaces and a kitchen, as well as several of the surrounding cottages. Most meals will be provided by ROW or catered by Island Thyme Catering, and there will also be opportunities to explore Leelanau and Traverse City’s many restaurants and wineries.
Rowing Itinerary
Thursday:
Arrive in the early afternoon to unpack and settle in (check in by 2 pm ET)
Afternoon rowing session on the water
“Welcome to Camp” dinner for all campers to meet and greet coaches, volunteers and each other
Friday & Saturday:
One or two rowing sessions for each track on the water: Morning and afternoon
Supplemental workshops and workouts
Sunday:
Morning rowing session for each track on the water
Camp takeaways and departure at 11 am
Cost
The cost of camp in 2024 is $750. Your registration includes most meals, five coached rowing sessions, and a host of enrichment activities focusing on complete health and wellness. Lodging and transportation are the responsibility of each camper. Onsite lodging at Fountain Point Resort is recommended, and the historic hotel is reserved exclusively for Power10 Campers. See details on Lodging and Transportation below.
Scholarships
Recovery on Water aims to keep camp costs low so the experience remains accessible to as many breast cancer patients and survivors as possible, regardless of background. ROW also awards full and partial scholarships through an application process that runs January - March 2024.
To apply for a scholarship, submit the application below by March 31st rather then registering for camp. Decisions will be made by April 16th and camp registration will close at the end of April!
Lodging
Rooms in the historic hotel are mostly shared with one other camper, and bathrooms are shared with 3-4 other rooms. One roommate should book the room and the pair should arrange to split costs. A handful of private rooms with baths are available at a higher rate.
Cabins sleeping 4-6 are also part of the Fountain Point property. These are reserved for Power10 Campers through April 30, so please book early to secure a cabin.
Contact Jackson Krupnick at jacksonk@recoveryonwater.org if you are interested in being paired with a roommate!
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Getting There
DRIVING
Fountain Point Resort is located north of Traverse City, Michigan, an approximate 6-hour drive from Chicago. When planning your travel from Chicago, remember your destination is in the Eastern Time Zone and you will LOSE one hour on the way. Fountain Point Resort location.
AIR TRAVEL
Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) serves the area if you are traveling by air to northern Michigan.
What to Expect
Your weekend at Power10 Camp will center around the sport of rowing, but what it’s really about is uniting a community of women who have all been navigating life with breast cancer and providing them a more positive and empowering shared experience. Rowing is the vehicle for getting fit, fighting back, and regaining control of and appreciation for your body.
Rowing is a technically, physically, and mentally demanding sport. The nature of it allows participants to push themselves to their limits in every way imaginable. Those who have reached and broken through their limits know that this can be an uncomfortable space to occupy. But at Power10 Camp, we are all about moving people out of their comfort zones and into a place of empowerment.
Rowing is not a sport any of us discovered on the playground as a kid. When it’s new, it is utterly unfamiliar to our bodies, and technical prowess can come slowly. Don’t worry if you have limited experience on the water—everyone at camp has been there. Truthfully, it doesn’t matter if you’re a new or experienced rower; your Power10 weekend will be humbling, challenging and fun.
Learn to Row Goals and Expectations
Those coming to Power10 Camp and getting on the water for the the first time will learn boat comfort, the basics of the rowing stroke, and practice working together as a team. The ROW training barge provides a stable platform for new rowers learning to use an oar and coordinate with teammates. Learn-to-rowers will also have the opportunity to get into a small boat and explore their individual balance and power. Mobility and fitness must be at a level to allow you to squat and get into a boat with some assistance. Knowing how to swim is NOT a requirement, but you will be required to wear a personal flotation device if you are not comfortable with your swimming ability. You must have received clearance from your medical team to undertake a fitness routine of moderate intensity.
Intermediate Track Goals and Expectations
The Intermediate track is for those who have some water rowing experience but want to focus on improving their fundamental rowing abilities. Intermediate rowers will focus predominantly on the technical aspects of the sport, but your weekend will also include some challenging workout pieces. While those on the Intermediate track will need some level of fitness, they do not need to be elite endurance athletes. This track is perfect for those who have only been on the water for a few months and are still learning or experienced rowers who haven’t been on the water for a while and want to ease back into it!
Masters Track Goals and Expectations
The Masters track will cater to more advanced rowers who have one or more years of rowing experience and are looking to hone the skills necessary to make a boat go fast. Goals will focus on feeling your individual contribution to the boat and adjusting to fuel team goals. Let’s tweak the margins to get that free speed! This track will have a healthy mix of both technique and competitiveness.
