Summer Rowing Camps

Updated May 11, 2008

I'll be happy to list any and all summer rowing camps. Drop me a line with the camp name, date, site, city and state, contact name and phone number, and URL if the camp has a web site, and I'll add it.

2008 SJU Hawks Rowing Camp for Girls

For More Information E-mail rowing@sju.edu or Call 610-637-5696.

Download Camp brochure

The emphasis of the 2008 Hawks Rowing Camp is the personal development of the whole athlete in preparation for the collegiate rowing experience. We have designed our camp to enhance and develop all aspects of the sport for girls who intend to row at the varsity high school and college level. We limit our number of campers to maximize coaching and teaching.

We will teach techniques to use our bodies more efficiently on the water, in the weight room, and on the erg. These techniques will translate to faster times on the water, better erg times and injury prevention.

Space is limited!!

Back in 2008: BEGINNERS' CAMP

By popular demand we are happy to offer camp instruction to beginners with no or very little previous rowing experience. We limit beginners space to 10 so sign up fast.

Posted 3/25/08

Fairmount Park Rowing Camp

Have you ever dreamed of rowing on the Schuylkill? Are you interested in learning to row? Well, here is the great opportunity for local teenagers to do just that. There is no fee and participants must be between the ages of 13 and 17.

The Rowing Camp will have three two-week sessions beginning on Monday, July 7, 2008. During each session, young Philadelphians will be taught the basics of the sport. Camp is located at Lloyd Hall on historic Boathouse Row. Camp hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Campers must bring their own lunch.

You must be able to swim and pass a swimming test on the first day of camp. You must be physically fit and able to participate in running and exercise drills. Finally, you must participate in other camp activities when not on the river.

Session 1 - July 7 - 18
Session 2 - July 21 - August 1
Session 3 - August 4 - 15

Applications posted at http://www.fairmountpark.org/pdf/rowing_brochure.pdf and accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Posted 3/23/08

Crescent Boat Club summer programs

Crescent Boat Club again offers two summer rowing programs. Crescent’s focus on rower’s safety, both on and off of the water is a key ingredient to our successful programs. Whether your child is interested in learning how to scull (rowing with two oars), participate in a competitive sculling program or just keep in shape this summer, we offer those experiences here at Crescent. More information at http://www.crescentboatclub.org/programs/.

Posted 3/23/08

Quaker Rowing Camp @ The University of Pennsylvania

The Quaker Rowing Camp is designed for both the experienced and novice high school rower (ages 13-18) looking to significantly improve their rowing ability. Instruction and coaching will be geared to the experience level and talents of each camper. The camp includes two daily practices on the water as well as active seminars on erg training, race preparation and body circuits. Rowers and coxswains alike are video-taped, to review and evaluate their personal form and technique. The staff will also lead discussions on the college admissions process and life as a student-athlete. Camp is geared toward beginner, intermediate, and advanced rowers and coxswains.

Session 1 - June 23 - June 28th
Session 2 - July 14th - July 19th
Session 3 - August 4th - August 9th

Questions contact: Eric Carcich (215) 898-6144

Posted 3/22/08

Penn Summer Rowing Camps

Open to high school aged boys and girls with one or more seasons of rowing experience. We offering two five week sessions three nights a week. This is a great way to stay in shape while working on technique. We will row out of the Penn Boathouse, #11 Kelly Drive, Philadelphia.

Session 1: June 9 - July 10th: Mon, Weds, Thurs 6 - 8 pm
Session 2: July 14 - August 14th: Mon, Weds, Thurs 6 - 8 pm

This summer we will also offer beginning and advanced sculling lessons.
These groups will be limited by numbers so sign up early.

Beginning Sculling: June 16th - July 11th: Mon - Thurs 7 am - 9 am
Advanced Sculling: July 14th - August 7th: Mon - Thurs 7 am - 9 am

To register or receive a brochure please contact: Mike Lane, (215) 898-6283

Posted 3/23/08

Hawk Rowing Camp

The Hawk Rowing Camp is a “learn to row” program that introduces the Olympic Sport of rowing to boys and girls ages 12 to 16. The goal is to provide opportunities for students interested in learning about rowing in a non-competitive environment. The sessions teach individuals the mechanics of how to row with one oar (sweep rowing) which can also be applied to two oared rowing (sculling). The program is designed to give each camper time to develop and improve rowing skills in a relaxed atmosphere. The students will gain an appreciation for the technical aspects of the sport, as well as the teamwork involved in moving eight oared rowing shells. The HRC staff draws on a wealth of experience that includes coaching at the high school, club, college and international levels.

Session 1 – June 30 - July 11 (no camp on July 4th)
Session 2 – July 15 – July 25

For more information, go to http://www.sjprep.org/athletics/crew/hrc.html

Posted 3/23/08

Bachelors Barge Club

Youth Racing Teams, Youth Learn-To-Row Camps, and Adult Lessons and Memberships - details at http://www.bachelorsbargeclub.org/programs.php.

Posted 3/23/08

Vesper Technical Development Camp

The Varsity Technical Development Camp, directed by former Vesper head coach Jim Glavin, is a high level camp for experienced high school level oarsmen and oarswomen who currently are, or aspire to be, successful varsity rowers. The five day, intensive technical program will row out of the world-famous Vesper Boat Club on the historic Boathouse Row on the Schuylkill River.

Dates:

June 23-27 and July 14-18 (girls), 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, (capped at 16 participants each date)
July 7-11 and Aug 4-8 (boys), 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, (capped at 16 participants each date)

Posted 3/23/08

Penn AC summer programs

U23, senior/intermediate and juniors. Info at http://www.pennac.org/index.php

Posted 3/23/08

Philadelphia Girls Rowing Club

The club offers novice and experienced rowing membership (junior, masters, and recreational rowers) and social membership. Our memberships are yearly memberships. Details at http://www.philadelphiagirlsrowingclub.com/membership.php

Posted 3/23/08

Whitemarsh Boat Club is offering learn to row programs for inexperienced ADULT rowers

For any adult who is interested in giving rowing a try!

Session 1: May 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21
Session 2: May 31, June 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18

Monday and Wednesday classes will be from 6 to 7:30 pm.
Saturday classes will be from 7 to 8:30 am.

Charge for each session (9 classes) is $300.
Sessions will be held at Whitemarsh Boat Club, 801 Washington Street, Conshohocken.
For directions, registration, and more information about WBC, go to www.whitemarshboatclub.org.

Posted 4/23/08

Mount Saint Joseph Academy Rowing Camp

at Whitemarsh Boat Club

What is MSJA Rowing Camp?

The MSJA Rowing Camp is a “learn to row” program that introduces the sport of rowing to girls ages 12-16. The goal is to provide an opportunity for students who are interested in learning about rowing in a non-competitive environment. The sessions teach the mechanics of how to row with one oar (sweep rowing) which can be applied to two oared rowing (sculling). The program is designed to give each rower time to develop and improve rowing skills in a relaxed atmosphere. The campers will progress quickly from learning technique on the rowing machines to application on the water. No prior rowing experience is needed.

Location, Schedule, and Costs

The MSJA Camp will be located at the Whitemarsh Boat Club in Conshohocken. There will be two separate sessions, one in June and one in July. The MSJA Camp is a day Camp only with practices scheduled between 1:30 and 4:30. Daily drop off is 1:00 pm and pick-up by 5:00 pm.

Session #1 - June 16 - 27
Session #2 - July 7 - 18

A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required by May 25th in order to reserve a place in these sessions. Reservations will be processed in the order they are received. The camp will be limited by availability of equipment and coaching. Projected camp size will be 50 rowers with an 8 to 1 ratio of rowers to coach. Session total is $500.00 due by June 10th.

Please contact Camp Director, Janet Columbro, for registration (215-233-9124, jcolumbr@msjacad.org) or visit www.msjacad.org.

All payments must be made by check payable to Mount Saint Joseph Academy Rowing Camp.

Posted 4/18/08

South Jersey Rowing Club

South Jersey Rowing club is running summer competitive programs for juniors (high school rowers) and college rowers. SJRC also has youth and adult learn to row programs. Go to http://southjerseyrowing.org/rowingprograms.htm for more information or contact Joe Sullivan at coachjoe@southjerseryrowing.org or rowingprograms@southjerseyrowing.org.

Posted 4/18/08

Essex Rowing Club Junior Sculling Development Camp
Methuen, Massachusetts

Essex Rowing's Junior Sculling Development Camp is a summer-long, residential camp for boys, born in 1990 or later, who want to train and compete at the highest levels of summer rowing. Participants will train and race in quads, doubles, and singles, with multiple daily practices and an emphasis on selecting the fastest team boats but also on developing each rower to his full potential. Requirements for participation are at least one season of competitive sculling and 6:50 2k or better erg score.

Contact: J.D. Bridges

Posted 3/22/08

Raritan Valley Rowing Camp at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ

Since 1991, Raritan Valley has been organizing rowing camps designed for the experienced rower and the pure beginner for boys and girls, ages 12 - 18 years old. During the five-day program, campers will work with top college coaches on their rowing technique and the basics of training and racing. Raritan Valley has had campers who have gone on to college to become top collegiate rowers and even Gold Medalists at the World Championships and the Olympics. Sessions are June 28 - July 2; July 6 – 10 and July 13 - 17.

Posted 3/21/08

PNRA-Resolute Racing Camp - July 13 - 18 and Aug 3 - 8 at the US Olympic Training Site in Princeton Junction, NJ. It is open to experienced (minimum one season) rowers only. Contact is Sean McCourt: 609.799.7100 x 101 or seanmccourt@rowpnra.org.

Posted 2/24/08

Michigan Rowing Summer Camp is on the University of Michigan's campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and runs July 27 - 31, 2008. We invite girls and boys, ages 13 - 18, from top-level juniors to novices, to attend. For more information, please check out the website or contact Alisse Portnoy.

Posted 1/12/08

More camps

A quick list:

All-American Rowing Camp - various locations
Calm Waters Rowing - Lancaster, VA - recommended
Craftsbury Sculling Center
CRC Sculling Camps
Florida Rowing Center
Navy Rowing Camp for Boys
Navy Rowing Camp for Girls

Below here are 2007 camps listings - most info is probably still good, though dates will change.

UM Summer Rowing Camp: The Fundamentals of Rowing (Non-Race Intensive)

Directors: Antoinette Calimag (Morning) & Greg Close, (Evening)
Ages: 13-18

Location: Upper Merion Boathouse, Schuylkill River, off of DeKalb Pike, Bridgeport, PA

An inexpensive option for those who want to get some valuable water time in a relaxed and fun environment. No experience necessary for this camp which will focus on the fundamentals of rowing, proper technique, and general physical fitness. Participants must be able to swim and will be broken up into categories based on ability.

UM Park & Rec. Dept:

Morning Session (44UA): July 10th - Aug. 9th, Tues, Wed., Thurs. (9:00am-Noon/$150)
Evening Session (44U): July 10th - Aug. 9th, Tues., Wed., Thurs (5:00pm-8pm/$150)

On-Line Register for UM Camp (Both Sessions): http://www.uppermerionparkandrec.org/activities_programs_view2.asp?cid=14&id=168

For those who want to mail in registration for Morning Option (Checks should be made payable to "Upper Merion Township"): http://www.uppermerionparkandrec.org/activities_programs_view_print.asp?cid=14&id=168&c=2

Questions: Contact Coach C.

Posted 6/19/07

For inexperienced rowers: Mount Crew Camp @ Whitemarsh Boat Club

For girls 12 – 14 (incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th graders) interested in rowing and the Mount

Session I: June 18 - June 29
Session II: July 30 - August 10
$500 per session, limited spaces available

For more information and registration: http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~mlk22/msja/index.htm

WBC is also offering learn-to-row programs for inexperienced ADULT rowers: WBC Summer Learn-to-row

For any adult who is interested in giving rowing a try!

June 11 – June 30 (Mon & Wed 6-730pm, Sat 7-830am)
$300, limited spaces available

For more information and registration: http://www.whitemarshboatclub.com/

Posted 6/1/07

CRC Collegiate Competitive Rowing

This summer Cooper Rowing Club will have a collegiate, competitive rowing team on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey , for college rowers who want to compete in summer regattas. The team will be coached by Jamie Stack. Jamie is the Head Coach of Rutgers Camden rowing team. To read more about Jamie, visit http://athletics.camden.rutgers.edu/staff/jstack.html.

We are in the initial stages of planning. Complete details will be worked out when we get a better idea of the number and level of participants.

Initial ideas are that the program will be set up as follows:

The cost will be $350
Regatta entry fees, travel costs, and uniforms will be paid by the rower.
The program will run from June 16 through August 12
Regatts include Schuylkill Navy, Independence Day, Middle States, USRowing National Championships, and Royal Canadian Henley.
Coached practices will be 5 days per week (3 early morning weekdays, and both weekends). On other days, college rowers will be permitted to use CRC equipment following all the member rules for using and reserving boats.
vRowers must be over the age of 18.

For more information contact Eileen Normoyle or Jamie Stack.

Posted 4/19/07

2007 Hawks Rowing Camp For Girls - August 6 - 9

For More Information E-mail rowing@sju.edu or Call 610-637-5696.

The emphasis of the 2007 Hawks Rowing Camp is the personal development of the whole athlete in preparation for the collegiate rowing experience. We have designed our camp to enhance and develop all aspects of the sport for girls who intend to row at the college level. We limit our number of campers to maximize coaching and teaching.

Space is limited!!

Back in 2007: BEGINNERS' CAMP

By popular demand we are happy to offer camp instruction to beginners with no or very little previous rowing experience.

Posted 2/11/07

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