Summer camps
We are offering 4 Summer Camp options in 2026 designed to create a space for all of San Francisco’s youth, 7th - 12th grade.
Learn to Row: Middle school
Our Middle School Learn to Row program introduces young athletes to rowing through a fun, supportive, and hands-on experience. Athletes learn the fundamentals of sculling, boat handling, boat safety, fitness and teamwork while building confidence on the water. Sessions include technique-focused rowing, games, and basic land fitness training.
No experience needed. This camp is ideal for athletes who are trying rowing for the first time or want a low-pressure introduction to the sport.
Rising 7th and 8th graders welcome.
Cost of one session: $300.
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Monday - Friday
Learn to Row: high school
This camp introduces high school athletes to both sculling and sweep rowing. Athletes learn the fundamentals of sculling, sweep rowing, boat handling, boat safety, fitness and teamwork while building confidence on the water. Sessions include technique-focused rowing, games, and basic land fitness training. Each session includes time on the water, basic conditioning, and fun skill challenges.
No experience required. Perfect for high school athletes interested in rowing competitively or joining PRC’s novice squad in the future.
Rising 9th - 12th graders welcome.
Cost of one session: $300.
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Monday - Friday
Learn to Row: Continuing skills
Continuing Skills is designed for athletes who have completed at least one week of Learn to Row Summer Camp and want to continue developing technique, confidence, and fitness. Rowers will strengthen their fundamentals in both sculling and sweep, row longer distances, and gain more independence with boat handling and teamwork.
This is the ideal next step before joining PRC’s year-round novice teams.
Pre-requisite for enrollment: One week of Learn to Row Middle School or High School camp.
Rising 7th - 12th graders welcome.
Cost of one session: $300.
12:30 - 3:30 pm
Monday - Friday
Varsity Development
The Development Camp is for athletes who have completed their novice year and want structured training to prepare for the upcoming competitive season. The focus is on technique refinement, fitness development, boat speed, and more advanced sculling/sweep skills. This camp offers the opportunity to break down technical aspects of your stroke to make fundamental improvements.
Pre-requisite for enrollment: Completion of novice year rowing.
Cost of one session for PRC Athletes: $300, New Athletes: $400
12:30 - 3:30 pm
Monday - Friday
camp Schedule
Session 1: June 22nd - 26th
Session 2: June 29th - July 3rd
Session 3: July 6th - July 10th
Session 4: July 13th - July 17th
Session 5: July 20th - 24th
Session 6: July 27th - 31st
Session 7: Aug 3rd - Aug 7th
Session 8: Aug 10th - Aug 14th
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