POWER10 CAMP

A ROWING RETREAT FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, AND PREVIVORS

HOSTED BY RECOVERY ON WATER

 

DATES: June 5-8 2025
REGISTRATION: Opens January 2025

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WHAT IS POWER10 CAMP?

Power10 Camp is a transformative experience designed to build community, provide support, and help breast cancer patients, survivors, and previvors reclaim their bodies through rowing. Like the core ROW program, our goal is to inspire consistent exercise that improves quality of life—all while introducing the exciting challenge of rowing.

WHY "POWER10"?

In rowing, a "Power10" is called when the crew faces a tough stretch of the race and needs to dig deep. It's a call for 10 powerful strokes, a shared effort to push the boat forward. This unspoken commitment between athletes—to their race, their teammates, their coaches, and most importantly, to themselves—is the driving force behind Power10 Camp. At camp, we embrace this mindset, working together to push beyond limits, support one another, and move forward, both physically and emotionally.

 
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.

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CAMP DETAILS

WHEN: June 5-8, 2025

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.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Power10 Camp is about so much more than rowing—it's about bringing together women who have faced breast cancer and giving them a powerful, positive experience. Rowing is the vehicle for fitness, strength, and reclaiming and appreciating 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 seasoned rower; your Power10 weekend will be humbling, challenging and fun.

CHOOSE YOUR TRACK:

  • Learn to Row: For those new to rowing, we’ll teach you the basics—from boat comfort to teamwork on the water.

  • Intermediate: For rowers with some experience (less than one year) or those who have not had the chance to be on the water for a while, focusing on technique and building confidence.

  • Masters: For seasoned rowers (1+ years of experience) ready to refine skills and push for speed and team synchronization.

LEARN TO ROW
GOALS & EXPECTATIONS

If it’s your first time on the water, don’t worry—Power10 Camp is designed to make you feel comfortable. You’ll learn the basics of the rowing stroke, how to work as part of a team, and build confidence. The ROW training barge provides a stable platform that is perfect for beginners 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 & EXPECTATIONS

If you’ve got some rowing experience but want to focus on improving your fundamental rowing abilities, the Intermediate Track is perfect for you. This track focuses on refining your technique, with some added workout challenges. 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 & EXPECTATIONS

The Masters track caters 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.

GETTING THERE

DRIVING

Fountain Point Resort is located north of Traverse City, Michigan—about a 6-hour drive from Chicago. When planning your travel, keep in mind the resort is in the Eastern Time Zone, so you’ll lose one hour on your drive.

AIR TRAVEL

Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) serves the area if you are traveling by air to northern Michigan.

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.

Prefer a cabin? Fountain Point offers cabins that sleep 4-6 people, perfect for groups.

Need help finding a roommate? Recovery on Water is happy to assist!

Booking details for 2025 coming soon.

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

Power10 Camp is hosted at the beautiful Fountain Point Resort, a historic retreat on the shores of Lake Leelanau, 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 offers over 20 miles of protected water, perfect for both technical and physical rowing sessions.

You’ll stay in the resort’s original hotel building, which features large public gathering spaces and a kitchen, or in one of the surrounding cottages. Most meals will be provided by ROW or catered by Island Thyme Catering, with plenty of opportunities to explore the local restaurants and wineries in Leelanau and Traverse City. After a day of rowing, the serene setting makes it the ideal place to relax and unwind.

YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE

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 was $750, with 2025 pricing to be announced in January. Your registration includes five coached rowing sessions, most meals, and a host of enrichment activities that focus on health and wellness. Please note that 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

At Recovery on Water, we’re dedicated to keeping Power10 Camp costs low, ensuring the experience remains accessible to all breast cancer patients and survivors. To assist with expenses, we offer full and partial scholarships through an application process that opens in January 2025 and runs through March.