Bookings now open for rowing camps summer 2025!
Shiplake College offers summer training camps for novice and improving rowers. Utilising the College’s excellent facilities including the newly constructed Davies Centre, the five-day camps offer expert coaching and comprehensive tuition to ensure that all participants are able to significantly develop their skills and technique whilst also having a lot of fun on the river!
The residential camps are open to boys and girls, from any school, aged 13 to 18 (ie those due to be in Years 9 to 13 from September 2025). As part of the residential offering, students enjoy further rowing-related activities in the late afternoon and excursions in the evenings.
The dates of the summer camps in 2025 are as follows:
- Camp Week 1 (Monday 21 to Friday 25 July): Non-residential camp open to all girls and boys from any school
- Camp Week 2 (Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August): Residential and non-residential camp open to all girls and boys from any school
- Camp Week 3 (Monday 4 to Friday 8 August): Residential and non residential camp open to all girls and boys from any school
The Camp Information Booklet will be emailed out to all registered participants in June 2025.
Non-Residential Camp (Week 1)
The non-residential camp, open to all girls and boys from any school going into Years 9-13, will be from 9.00am to 5.00pm each day and costs £375 for the five days. Booking for fewer than five days is currently not an option.
Residential Camps (Week 2 and 3)
Boys and girls from any school (including overseas) are warmly invited to our residential camps. A typical daily rowing programme would consist of breakfast followed by pilates/stretching prior to heading out on the water. Following the end of the rowing camp itself at 5.00pm, residents will have light activities such as swimming or rest and there will be a programme of evening events after dinner, such as local trips and activities. There will also be the option to visit the world famous Leander Club for a tour and evening meal. Boarders will be accommodated in single rooms with joint washroom facilities and common areas.
Participants on the residential camps are asked to arrive on the Monday morning and to depart at 5pm on the Friday. For an additional cost there is the option to stay the Sunday evening before the camp starts if required. The residential camp option costs £750, with an additional £80 to stay the Sunday night.
This year we have added a weekend residential stay for those wishing to book both week 2 and 3 residential camps. This can be selected under the Week 3 camp option at the booking link below and includes accommodation, food and activities (Friday 1 to Sunday 3 August).
Every measure will be taken to ensure the safety of our students during the camps. Our refunds policy can be seen in the Terms and Conditions on the booking form.
Booking
If you have any queries regarding the Shiplake College Rowing Camps, please email [email protected] to contact our Summer Camps Director, Mr Dan Bradley.