Welcome to Charles River Rowing!

Join us for an unforgettable experience at our Summer 2026 programs; where you will have the opportunity to participate in on-water rowing sessions across a range of boat classes. Our expert coaches will focus on enhancing your individual stroke technique using the Peach system, RP3, video review, and on-water feedback. In addition to rowing, our camps include strength sessions with a Harvard S&C coach and specialized coxswain coaching with a dedicated coxswain coach for comprehensive skill development. We are excited to welcome you to Newell Boathouse for a summer filled with improvement!

  • Learn the nuance of moving a boat on the Charles - how to hold the handle, sequence the recovery, and connect to the water will be a few of many topics covered by the coaching staff.

  • Not familiar with the Peach system? This telemetry system is used for advanced date collection throughout sessions. Athletes will learn more about this information through a biomechanics talk, and receive a print out of their individual stroke profile at camp; including the force curve, slip/wash numbers, and drive to recovery speed.

  • Work with Harvard strength and conditioning coaches to learn correct movement patterns, planes of movement, and specific rowing conditioning that will improve your strength!

  • Enjoy presentations and hands-on learning from a dedicated coxswain coach in addition to Pat and Tom - this will be a great way to get more comfortable in the seat! We have had a number of former decorated coxswains come through to coach this group!

  • Day 1: 12-4pm - Check In, Introduction, Erg Session, First Row

    Day 2: 9-4pm - Two Rows, Strength Training, Peach Review

    Day 3: 9-4pm - Two Rows, Peach and Video Review, Strength Training

    Day 4: 9-12pm - Row, Closing Remarks

  • We offer full refunds if requested one month prior to the camp start date. After that one month deadline, we reserve the right to hold onto the camp payment, but often refund participants if we are able bring in an additional athlete off of the waitlist.

  • We require at least one year of rowing experience to attend our junior camps. Generally, our elite camp is athletes that have rowed and competed for 2-3 years, and are looking to be recruited to row in college.

  • Our clinics run out of Newell Boathouse. You can find us at 801 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, Massachusetts 02134.