Prep Crew Camp 2024

Learn to row from the Prep's nationally ranked program coaches and rowers in a fun environment at the Prep's boathouse! This camp will teach how to row in boats on the Schuylkill River and include a race on the last day. Transportation is provided from Prep U.

The Prep Crew Camp is a “Learn to Row” program that introduces the Olympic sport of rowing to boys and girls entering 6th thru 9th grades. 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 Prep Crew staff draws on a wealth of experience that includes coaching at the high school, club, college and international levels.

The Prep Crew Camp is a day-camp only with practices scheduled between 2:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. each afternoon. Daily drop-off is 2 p.m. and pickup is 5 p.m. The session dates are as follows:

You can pick from a 1-week session, 2-week session or the full 3- weeks:
Week 1: July 8-12

Week 2: July 15-19

Week 3: July 22-26

Transportation 
Campers involved in the St. Joseph’s Prep Summer School Program will have bus transportation provided to the Boathouse as part of their program fees. Campers who are not part of the summer school must provide their own transportation. There will be no after-camp bus service.
Daily pickup is 5 p.m. at the Gillin Boathouse.