Crew Camp
Learn the fundamentals of rowing, work as a team, and have fun on Lake Merced this summer!
The staff of St. Ignatius Crew are excited to offer an extensive summer of programming for youth entering 5th-8th grade.
With a high coach to camper ratio, and a focus on age-appropriate training methods in a positive atmosphere, and multiple weeks of training, each camper will learn the essential components of the rowing stroke and work together as a team on beautiful Lake Merced. Training will utilize land and water-based workouts, film review, team activities, and friendly competition on land and water. Campers will utilize both sweep rowing (single oar per person) and sculling (two oars per person) methodologies.
Campers have the opportunity to sign up for multiple weeks for more comprehensive skill development over time. As the weeks progress, students will be grouped together based on skill for more advanced training.
Camp will be held rain or shine, so campers should always come prepared for the weather. In case of particularly bad weather, we will utilize land workouts and conditioning.
All are welcome and encouraged to participate.
2024 DATES
- Week 1: June 10-June 14
- Week 2: June 17-21* (No camp Wednesday, June 19th)
- Week 3: June 24-28
- Week 4: July 1-3* (No camp Thursday and Friday)
- Week 5: July 8-July 12
HOURS
Afternoon Half Day: 1:00pm-4:00pm
AGES
Rising 5th to 8th Graders
Prepare for Camp
- Review Release Forms: All participants agree to this Medical and Liability Release Form.
- What to wear: Athletic attire and running shoes, including layers of clothing for warm or chilly weather. This includes non-baggy shorts (spandex shorts are ideal), t-shirt, sweatshirt, windbreaker or jacket, and a hat.
- What to bring: Water bottle, cheap sunglasses, sunscreen, and a change of clothes and a towel in case you take an unplanned dip in the lake or get wet during training.
- What time: Drop off at the Lake Merced Boathouse between 12:30-1:00pm.
For those needing transportation from SI after the morning summer school sessions, bus/vans will depart SI at 12:30pm.
Participants with morning programs need to grab their lunch and meet at the white bus zone for the ride to Lake Merced.
(Additional transportation details will be emailed to the families one week before camp)
ALL FAMILIES should plan to pick up their students at the Boathouse at 4PM. - Where to meet: Lake Merced Boathouse, at 1 Harding Rd, San Francisco, CA 94132.
- USRowing Safety Video: Please review this video with the participant prior to their first day.
- Swim Certification Waiver: Please read and sign the linked document, or follow up with staff as instructed in the document.
- Risk Assumption and Release of Liability: Please read and sign the linked document.
