2024 CAMP DATES
Camp will focus on sweep rowing.
Please click on "More Important Camp Details" for specific information about camp.
CAMP PROGRAMS
The High Performance Camp is geared towards girls ages 13-18 that have at least one season of experience on the water. This camp is not for beginners.
This camp is geared towards experienced rowers with at least one season of racing who want to get a feel for what it is like to row at an elite Division I university. There will be in-depth education and discussion of the rowing stroke, training regimens, and racing tactics. Conditioning and video analysis will take place, as well as exposing camp athletes to the collegiate recruitment process. Coxswains will be given individual feedback and the opportunity to review their recordings.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-In: Overnight campers Sunday between 1:30pm-2:30pm in front of the Mission Crossroads building. Look for signs to Nike Rowing Camps to direct you. Day Campers check-in between 3:00pm-3:30pm.
- Check-out: All campers check-out on Thursday at 12:00pm
- Day Camper Schedule: Sunday 3:30pm-7:00pm, Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm, Thursday 8:30am-12:00pm
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily training, morning and afternoon sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided
- Supervision: Staff members reside in rooms strategically placed throughout the dorm to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
- Camp Tank: All campers receive a Nike Rowing Camps shirt
MEALS
- Overnight Campers: All meals are included, start with dinner on the first day and end with breakfast on the last day.
- Day Campers: Dinner is included on Sunday. Lunch is included Monday-Wednesday
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
- Ratio: 10:1 camper-to-coach ratio
- Equipment Needed: seat pad, water bottle, sunscreen
- Facility: Campers will utilize the USD Boathouse and other athletic facilities on campus.
- Medical Protocol: Coaches are CPR and first aid certified. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
USD CAMPUS
The USD campus, built in Spanish Renaissance style, is situated on 180 acres of mesa overlooking San Diego’s beautiful Mission Bay. It has been rated as one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. In 2017, it was ranked #1 for most beautiful campus in the country. The USD campus provides a safe, secure environment, and add an exciting cultural dimension to the total rowing camp experience. Crew camp participants really absorb the college environment, since they are staying in the college dorms and dining at the Student Life Pavilion, where all college students eat regularly throughout the semester. We always incorporate a tour of the campus during one of our evenings, so that the kids have an idea of the size of the campus and beauty they are surrounded by!
HOUSING
- Dorm: College dorms on campus and dining at the Student Life Pavilion.
- Number of Campers per Room: 2
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age.
- Linens: Bed linens are not provided. We suggest bringing a pillow, pillow case, Twin XL sized sheets and/or a sleeping bag, and a light blanket.
- Air Conditioning: The dorms do NOT have A/C. Campers are encouraged to bring a fan
EXTRAS
- Evening Activities: Evening activities include a movie night and a campus tour.
- Weekend Stayovers: Not offered at this location
TRANSPORTATION
Due to University and NCAA Policies, we are not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the USD campus is San Diego International Airport.
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items for all campers to bring. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
Athletic on water clothes (t-shirt, shorts, sandals/shoes)
Comfortable off-water clothing
Pajamas
Underwear and socks
Shower flip flops
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
Personal items & medications
Washcloth and bath towel
Fan (optional)
Bed sheets (if linens are not provided)
Comforter/blanket (if linens are not provided)
Pillow/pillow case (if linens are not provided)
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
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.
- To register your group 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.
*All camps and clinics are open to any and all entrants, limited only by specified number, age, grade level and/or gender of its participants.
Sample Daily Schedule
7:00 AM
Depart for boathouse
7:20 AM
Breakfast
8:00AM - 10:00AM
Morning row
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Snack and video review
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Second row
12:30PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch and lecture
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Erg session
4:00PM
Head back to campus
6:00PM
Dinner
10:00 PM
Lights out
The University of San Diego's rowing programs are privileged to a variety of outstanding athletic facilities, including practicing on San Diego's Mission Bay. Torero athletes can also utilize a 'varsity only' weight room, recently renovated in 2002. The indoor Erg Room, located in the University's Sports Center, gives the Toreros an indoor practice facility as well. Combining the team's boat house on Mission Bay and the on-campus facilities at the team's disposal, the Torero rowing program boasts some of the best facilities and practice conditions in the nation.
