2025 Mercer Learn to Row Summer Camps
Our highly experienced, trained coaching staff will teach (rising) 7 – 12 graders the fundamentals of rowing. Learn to Row camps are offered for Level 1 (no experience) and Level 2 (completed Level 1 or equivalent). Each camp week has new and exciting elements. Campers are welcome to sign up for multiple Level 2 weeks and will build on their skills every week. Please contact Emma Paxton at epaxton@rowpnra.org or 609-799-7100 x3 with questions.
- Camp meets Monday – Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm (noon)
- (no supervision/activities offered after 12:00pm pick-up)
- Level 1 camps are designed to introduce the camper to the sport of rowing.
- Level 2 camps allow the camper to expand on the skills learned in Level 1 camp.
2025 Sessions
Rowing Session I June 23 – 27, 2025 Level: 1 One spot left
Rowing Session II June 30 – July 4, 2025 Level: 1 & 2
Rowing Session III July 7 – 11, 2025 Level: 1 & 2 Full
Rowing Session IV July 14 – 18, 2025 Level: 1 & 2
Rowing Session V July 21 – 25, 2025 Level: 2
Forms
The following forms need to be completed and submitted to PNRA no later than the first day of camp. The forms should be submitted using this Camp Form Submission link.
Swim Test (if athlete does not have one on file from previous camp) You can complete this test at a local pool or YMCA. Just call the pool office and plan to go during an open swim time. **If you are unable to complete the swim test, and/or you do not have proof of a swim test in the past 5 years, we will assign a life jacket to each individual camper.**
Camp registration includes a basic membership in USRowing. PNRA will activate the USRowing membership in the month prior to the camp. Once the membership has been activated, the participant will be asked to sign a waiver on the USRowing website. Participants must sign the USRowing Waiver once per year.
Registration & Fees
- $550/session, $60 is non-refundable. Fee paid in full before the first day of the camp.
- Registration will open on Friday, January 17, 2025.
- Early registration discount of $30 for registrations made prior to February 15, 2025.
- No refunds will be given after 30 days prior to the start of each session. All refund requests before 30 days must be made in writing to krisgrudt@rowpnra.org.
- Registration and credit card payment through RegattaCentral’s secure website. Registration links and camp dates are below.
- Use the same link for Level 1 and 2 if both are offered in a session.
- Register with “PNRA/Mercer” as your club or organization affiliation.
- PNRA reserves the right to cancel any camp registration which is not paid in full 7 days before the start date of the camp.
Use the following links to register for the camps:
Camp Activities Overview
Camp meets Monday – Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm
Level 1 camp session will include:
- Monday – Introduction to rowing, the equipment, basic technique, and safety
- Tuesday – Getting on the water, exploring fitness aspects of rowing
- Wednesday – Rowing on the water, refining on-the-water technique
- Thursday – Incorporation of some competitive aspects of rowing
- Friday – Camp competition and full race rehearsal
Level 2 and Advanced Camps will build on the skills developed in the Level 1 Camp to prepare the athletes for participation in the Mercer Rowing Programs.
For more information about the Learn to Row Summer Camp, please call Emma Paxton at 609-799-7100 x 3 or email epaxton@rowpnra.org . We will be happy to answer your questions about the camps and give you the necessary information to enroll today!
Due to high interest in the program PNRA is only able to accept 56 athletes per session and athletes are taken on a first come, first served basis.
