The camp offers a collegiate-level training environment led by Penn's assistant coaching staff, providing exposure to high-performance rowing habits and expectations on the historic Schuylkill River.
The UPenn Junior Pre-Season High Performance Camp is a 4-day program designed for middle and high school athletes with at least one semester of rowing experience. The camp aims to enhance rowing skills and fitness capacity to prepare athletes for the upcoming fall racing season. Participants will engage in twice-daily rowing sessions, complemented by land training and video review for technical improvement. The curriculum focuses on developing technical mastery of the rowing stroke, improving physical capacity, and gaining a deeper understanding of the sport. The camp provides a challenging yet supportive environment with high-quality coaching and an emphasis on attention to detail and a team-first approach. Athletes will train on the Schuylkill River alongside historic Boathouse Row, gaining exposure to collegiate-level training habits and expectations. The program is designed to maximize time on the water and foster growth in the sport, preparing athletes for the next level of competition.
A typical day begins with a coach-led warm-up followed by a morning row on the water. After returning to the boathouse, lunch is served, and campers have time to rest. The afternoon includes film review or technical instruction on the rowing machine, concluding with a shorter afternoon row.
This camp is ideal for motivated eighth-grade through senior athletes with at least one semester of rowing experience who are looking to improve their technical skill, physical capacity, and understanding of the sport to prepare for collegiate-level rowing.
Burk-Bergman Boathouse
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