Lodging in Michigan's South Quad

Campers residing at the University of Michigan for Rowing Camp will stay at the university's South Quadrangle, or "South Quad." The University of Michigan's Housing Division reserves South Quad for all of the Athletic Department's summer camps, the Summer Camps of Champions. For more information about Summer Camp housing, take a look at the University Housing website dedicated to Michigan's Summer Camps of Champions. To check out South Quad, you may want to look at the University Housing website designed for Michigan undergraduates which features the residence hall. Although some triples are available, most rooms are doubles and are assigned based on age and roommate requests. Housing Services will try to honor requests made on the roommate request form, but the best way to ensure tht a roommate request is honored is to show up together at registration. Resident campers are under constant supervision of resident staff while in the South Quad Residence Hall. Please note that space in South Quad is limited. Register early to guarantee University Housing.

Meals in the South Quad Dining Hall

Meals for resident campers will be provided by Residential Dining Services at South Quad. All campers are expected to eat all of their meals in the South Quad Dining Hall during Michigan Rowing Summer Camp. Day campers will join resident campers for lunch each day in the South Quad Dining Hall. Day campers also have the option of purchasing breakfast and/or dinner tickets (detailed information about that option will be provided soon).

Rowing Exhibition for Parents, Guardians, and Friends

Parents, guardians, and friends are invited to observe a rowing exhibition on Belleville Lake, the site of Michigan Rowing's boathouse and the place where campers will row while they are at camp. The exhibition will take place in the morning on the last day of camp, Friday, August 3rd. Details and directions to the Rowing Exhibition at Belleville Lake will be posted this spring.

Things to Bring to Michigan Rowing Summer Camp

Bring rowing clothes, running shoes, pants and shirts, socks and underclothes, t-shirts and/or tank tops, pajamas and a robe, a hat, and waterproof shoes (such as flip-flops); an alarm clock, pillow, sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket, washcloths and towels, and toiletries (especially sunscreen!); a fan (residence halls are not air conditioned); spending money; and optional items such as a camera and hairdryer. A more detailed checklist of items to bring will be posted on our website in the spring.

Transportation to the University of Michigan

If you will be flying to Michigan for the Summer Rowing Camp, plan to fly into Detroit's Metro Airport (DTW), an international airport that is about 25 minutes from Ann Arbor. Please contact us by emailing <rowing.camp@umich.edu> if you have questions about getting from the airport to the University of Michigan (for example, by shuttle or car service--we also may be able to provide transportation). Also feel free to contact us if you need driving directions to South Quad, where campers will register on Sunday, July 29th.

Medical Issues

University of Michigan Athletic Department trainers will be on site to give attention to minor ailments, and the University of Michigan Hospital will be used for more serious injuries. Parent insurance will serve as primary insurance for campers; camp insurance is secondary coverage.

Rules and Regulations

All campers are required to comply with the rules and regulations of the University of Michigan, Michigan Rowing Summer Camp 2007, and University Housing (available on our camp registration page). Any violation of the rules may be cause for immediate dismissal from camp without a refund.

Contact Information for Michigan Rowing Summer Camp

Please feel free to contact us by email at <rowing.camp@umich.edu> or by telephone at 734-936-4808 with any questions that you have. You will get a faster response by emailing (especially during rowing season!) but contacting us either way is fine. If you email us but would prefer a response over the phone, we're happy to give you a call. Please email us with your phone number and we'll get back with you promptly.