Sponsored by Resolute Racing Shells
For experienced high school rowers, boys and girls

Session I:

July 13-18, 2008 

56 Rowers, 7 coxswains
Session I is only accepting girls at this time

Session II: Aug 3-8, 2008  56 Rowers, 7 coxswains
Session II is only accepting boys at this time


Enrollment

Space is now limited for all Resolute summer camps, to inquire about availabilty please contact Sean McCourt at either 609 799-7100 x 101 or email at seanmccourt@rowpnra.org
Session 1 Rower Session I Rower  
Session 1 Cox Session I Cox  
Session 1 Airport Transportation Session I Airport  
     
Session 2 Rowers
Session II Rower  
Session 2 Cox Session II Cox  
Session 2 Airport Transportation Session II Airport  
     

  Coaching Roster (The 2008 Coaching Roster will be published when finalized)

  • Wendy Levash, Dartmouth College Women
  • Laura Morris, University of Pennsylvania Women
  • Megan Dirkmaat, 2004 Olympic Silver Medal Winner
  • Joel Scrogin, Brown University Men
  • Marina Traub, University of Alabama Women
  • David Padgett, Boston University Men
  • Eric Kratochvil, Cornell University Lightweight Men
  • Katelynn Snyder, US National Team, coxswain coach
  • Ned DelGuercio, US National Team, coxswain, 2007 World Champion
  • Paul Bugenhagen, Associate Camp Director, Bucknell University
  • Sean McCourt, Camp Director, Mercer Junior Rowing Club
Camp Features
  • Two rowing sessions per day
  • Dartfish Video Review Session with US National Team Coach
  • Off-the-water technique work on the erg and on gamut ergs
  • One coach per boat, guaranteeing daily individual instruction
  • Speaker series with National Team coaches, athletes, and college counselors
  • Special coxswain instruction with current and former National Team coxswains
  • All campers row in Resolute Racing Shells for every rowing session
Past Speakers and Seminar Instructors
  • Mike Teti, US Men’s Olympic Coach; How to be Successful as a Rower
  • Martin Crotty, US Men’s Junior National Team Coach; Effective Weight Training
  • Jason Read, US Men’s Eight, Gold Medalist; How to Overcome Adversity
  • Megan Dirkmaat, US Women’s Eight, Silver Medalist; Rowing in the Olympics
  • Mary Whipple, US Women’s Eight, Silver Medalist, coxswain
  • Kate Johnson, US Women’s Eight, Silver Medalist
  • Marcia Hunt, President, National Association of College Admissions Counselors; Presenting Yourself to College Admissions Officers

Speakers for this year are yet to be determined.  The list will be similar to last year.

Camp Schedule

7:30am   Wake up call
7:30am-8:15am  Breakfast
9:00am-11:00am   Rowing Session I
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch
2:00pm-3:00pm Speaker Series/ Seminar
3:00pm-5:00pm Rowing Session II
5:30pm-6:30pm Dinner
7:00pm-9:00pm Nightly Activity
10:30pm      Lights out
  • All lodging and meals will occur at The Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ
  • The Peddie School can be viewed at www.peddie.org
  • Campers will be transported from Peddie to the boathouse by bus service
Arrival and Departure

Directions to The Peddie School can be found at www.peddie.org
  • Airport Transportation will be provided for overnight campers on the Sunday before each camp and on the Friday after each camp.  Campers must fly into or out of Newark International (EWR) or Philadelphia International (PHL).  There is a charge of $30.00 for our airport transport service. Please email Camp Director, Sean McCourt at seanmccourt@rowpnra.org about setting up travel times.
  • Campers who drive to camp should be dropped off at The Peddie School on Sunday evening between 3:00pm and 5:00pm.
  • All campers will receive a T-Shirt and a certificate of participation
  • Each camp concludes at Noon on Friday.  Parents should pick children up at the Peddie School, not at the boathouse.  

What to Bring

1.Rowing gear for 10 rowing sessions
    -Spandex or lycra rowing shorts required
    -Running sneakers required
    -Labeled water bottle that fits into a rowing shell
    -T-shirts or rowing tops
2. Sheets and pillows for dorm
3. Electric fan for dorm
4. Sports bars, drinks, snacks (campers can shop in Hightstown, 5 minute walk)
5. Camera for tour of Princeton University and Olympic Training site