September 2026, by Jurgen Heymann
In addition to the High School Program which exists since 2003, WJ Crew (the Rowing team for Walter Johnson High School) inaugurated a new rowing program, the WJ Middle School Rowing Program in fall of 2023. The program is now open to current 7th and 8th-grade Middle School students who will be future High School students at Woodward or Walter Johnson High School. This is a great opportunity to learn a new sport, and prepare for joining the team upon matriculation to WJ or Woodward! Rowing is a great sport to make friends, race hard, and also looks great on a college application!
What: The Learn-to-Row Program will introduce the basics of the rowing stroke and how to build technique and fitness over the course of the school year. Middle School and High School students will get to know our coaches as well as some of the high school athletes who may assist from time to time with the program.
Where: Practices will be held at our boathouse at the Bladensburg Waterfront Park (4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg MD 20710).
When: WJ Crew offers Learn-to-Row programs in the spring (May/June), summer (August), and fall (September). Each session runs three to five days.
Fall 2026:
- High School Program: view details here
- Middle School Program: view details here and registration page here
If you have questions about the program, or rowing, please contact us at https://walterjohnsoncrew.org/contact-us/.
