Improve Your Skills And Have Fun at Cal Rowing Camp
Berkeley leads the nation as the premiere location for elite collegiate rowing and is also home of the US Men's Senior National Team. Join the Cal Coaching staff and perennial powerhouse men's rowing team for a great summer at UC Berkeley.
Cal Men's Rowing continues to create a history of success as the top ranked program in the country. Our camp staff can't wait to instill its winning philosophy onto its campers this summer!
All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development. All events are subject to change based on NCAA and Covid-19 restrictions. Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity.
Highlights Include
- Expert instruction from Cal Coaching Staff and Athletes
- Gain a better understanding of collegiate rowing
- State of the art training facilities to help athletes thrive
- Learn the fundamentals of warm up, stretching and stroke patterning
- Personal stroke analysis for each athlete
- Daily discussion or Q&A with camp staff
- Cal crew camp shirt
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Brandon Shald
Brandon Shald '09 enters his first season as an an assistant coach with the Cal men’s rowing team, joining Scott Frandsen’s staff in June of 2018.
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Camp Details
2023 CAMP DATES
- July 17-20
- July 24-27
All camps will focus on sweep rowing.
All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-in: Monday at 8:30am at T. Gary Rogers Boathouse
- Check-out: Thursday at 3:00pm at T. Gary Rogers Boathouse
- Daily Schedule: Monday 8:30am-3:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm
All camps will focus on sweep rowing.
All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development.
HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMP
- Ages: 14-18
- Grades: 9-12
This camp is ideal for experienced rowers with at least one racing season completed who would like to take their rowing to the next level and experience what it is like to row at an elite Division I university. This camp is specifically designed to cover the breadth of rowing with a focus on skill development. There will be in-depth lectures and discussions of the rowing stroke, training regimens, and racing tactics. Coxswains will be given individual feedback and the opportunity to review recordings of their calls.
TRANSPORTATION
Due to University and NCAA Policies, we are not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the Berkeley campus is Oakland International Airport; San Francisco International Airport is also within a reasonable distance. There are several options that we suggest. There are a few shuttle services that offer transportation to and from Oakland & San Francisco International Airports.
All campers commuting from the airport should be dropped off at the Boathouse with their belongings. They will be transported to their dorm rooms on the UC Berkeley campus after the first training session.
LOCAL ACCOMODATIONS
US Sports Camps does not provide hotel accommodations for campers or parents. If traveling from out of town, we recommend the following hotels:
- Hotel Durant (Please call 510-845-8981 to reserve your room)
- Hotel Shattuck Plaza (Please call 510-845-7300 to reserve your room)
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Berkeley (Please call 510-548-1700 to reserve your room)
- Double Tree by Hilton Berkeley Marina (Please call 510-548-7920 to reserve your room)
- Berkeley City Club (Please call 510-848-7800 to reserve your room)
HEALTH & RELEASE FORMS
All registered campers are required to have a parent or legal guardian fill out US Sports Camps’ mandatory Health & Release Forms online before arrival at camp. This camp does NOT require a doctor's signature on the forms.
CAMP INFORMATION PACKET
A detailed Camp Information Packet containing check-in location and address, on-site staff contact information, a checklist of things to bring, site-specific forms, and more will be emailed to all registered campers prior to camp. To check if your Camp Information Packet is ready, click here
SCHOLARSHIPS
We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.
GROUP DISCOUNTS
If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $20 discount. If 10 or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $40 discount. Teams can register online or via mail/fax.
To register your team online: Please have a team contact reach out directly to the USSC office at 1-800-645-3226 to receive a discount code to identify your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the coupon code during check-out.
*Please note, this information is subject to change. Camps are open to any and all entrants and only restricted by age and number of campers.
Camp Reviews
Submit a reviewOverall Average Rating Stars
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Good rowing camp experience
August 22, 2019: Excellent. Would like a more advanced course for entry level high school varsity rowers or a longer duration camp. Job well done. Thx
— John D. - Parent
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Strong and legitimate technical instruction.
August 2, 2018: Solid instruction, good group of rowers and coaches.Strong and legitimate technical instruction as well as relative elaboration on college admissions process. Nice boats, comfy beds, good food. All of the sightseeing and the campus tour were pleasurable and memorable.
— Bryce P. Camper
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My son really enjoyed working with Cal's coaches and rowers.
July 31, 2018: My son really enjoyed working with Cal's coaches and rowers (a highlight) and the fact that they changed up the camp based on the needs and interests of the camp attendees. Coaches, Cal Rowers, level of intensity increased for the needs of the rowers that attended. Boat house was great. Camp leaders were fun, interesting and took the campers around to great places.
— Lorraine C. Parent
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Excellent coaches.
July 31, 2018: Excellent coaches and nice small group.
— Avery H. Camper
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The Cal Men's Rowing staff was tough yet encouraging.
July 27, 2018: My son had an awesome time at camp this year! The Cal Men's Rowing staff was tough yet encouraging and extremely helpful in working on my son's fundamentals and knowledge of the sport. He felt challenged and pushed beyond his limits. He made a few friends with the other rowers and developed a great rapport with the coxswains he worked with. Looking forward to next year!
— Parent
Cal Men’s Rowing Camp
2999 Glascock Street
Oakland, California 94601
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.