Learn to Row!

SUMMER 2026

Registration Open!

BHS Crew’s week-long summer camps

Come out and try rowing with us! Berkeley Crew has offered a summer program since 2009, providing local students (ages 12+) a chance to try this unique, growing sport with the Berkeley High Crew coaches, alumni, and current team members. Summer 2026, we will be offering three week-long sessions for Learn-to-Row and four Varsity Camp weeks.

2026 Dates Annouced!

June 22-26

July 13-17

July 27-31

August 3-7 (varsity only)

LOCATION: Jack London Aquatic Center (JLAC)

Learn-to-Row Camp (11am – 2 pm)

This camp provides a fun introduction to the sport of crew. Campers learn the basics from the Berkeley High coaches and also get to meet some of our current varsity student-athletes. This camp will focus on the development of basic rowing skills using rowing machines, our 16-person training barge, and 8-person racing shells.

Our Learn-to-Row camps are designed for new or inexperienced rowers, ages 12 and up. No experience required. Rowers are welcome to sign up for one or more camps, space permitting.

Register - Learn to Row Camps

$350 per week. There is a limit of 20 participants per week.

Returning Varsity Rower Camp (7am – 10 am)

Varsity Camps are an opportunity for rowers and coxswains with at least one year of competitive rowing experience at Berkeley High to continue developing their skills. These camps are a great time to work on both sweep and sculling technique and also include a strength and conditioning component. Participation is optional. Rowers are welcome to sign up for one or more camps, space permitting.

Register - Varsity Camps

$200 per week. There is a limit of 30 participants per week.

What to bring

• Participants should come dressed for outdoor, physical activity. Please avoid overly baggy shorts, as they can get caught in the equipment.

• We recommend sunscreen and a hat as we will be outdoors for the entire morning.