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BY THE NUMBERS
The Cleveland Foundry offers year-round land and water-based programs for thousands of Cleveland area youth, including competitive rowing and sailing programs, introductory summer camps, strength and conditioning programming, and athlete enrichment opportunities for middle and high-school aged students. We also have a community outreach and engagement program called Row. Sail. Dream.
In 2025
63
Zip Codes
Engaged students from 63 different zip codes across Northeast Ohio
97
Different Schools
Reached students from 97 different schools across Northeast Ohio
317
Students
Engaged 317 students in on-water programming, including camps, clinics and competitive teams
78
Cities
Reached students from 78 different cities across Northeast Ohio
Providing Access
WHY the foundry?
The Cleveland Foundry develops competitive and recreational athletes while instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. We're committed to making water sports accessible to all motivated young people in Greater Cleveland, regardless of background or experience.
Expanding Opportunity
We are committed to removing financial barriers so participation is based on interest, not income.
An Inclusive Community Where All Belong
We welcome youth from every neighborhood, school, and experience level.
Develop transferable life skills
We develop life skills that go beyond sport, preparing our athletes for whatever comes next.
Connecting Cleveland to The Waterfront
Cleveland's waterways are a shared community resource and we ensure access to it for all.
Providing Acress
WHY the foundry?
The Cleveland Foundry develops competitive and recreational athletes while instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. We're committed to making water sports accessible to all motivated young people in Greater Cleveland, regardless of background or experience.
Expanding Opportunity
We are committed to removing financial barriers so participation is based on interest, not income.
An Inclusive Community Where All Belong
We welcome youth from every neighborhood, school, and experience level.
Clear Pathways from Introduction to Competition
Whether you're a beginner or expereinced, every athlete has a place here.
Connecting Cleveland to The Waterfront
Cleveland's waterways are a shared community resource and we ensure access to it for all.
Our programs
From first-time exposure to competitive excellence, we offer programs that meet young athletes where they are and help them reach their full potential.
Rowing
Comprehensive rowing programs from Learn-to-Row fundamentals through competitive racing at the regional and national level.
Program Highlights:
Youth, Intermediate, and Varsity levels
Expert coaching and technique development
Competitive racing opportunities
Spring and fall seasons
Sailing
Year-round sailing instruction from basic dinghies to advanced keelboat racing, building confidence and skills on Lake Erie.
Program Highlights:
Beginner through advanced instruction
Summer camps and year-round programs
For grades K-12
Racing team opportunities
Row. Sail. Dream
Our community engagement initiative brings rowing and sailing experiences directly to schools and organizations across Greater Cleveland.
Program Highlights:
Removes cost barriers
Classroom, gym, and field trip options
Extended multi-week programs available
