At Sparks, we teach athletes to coach themselves.

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Take Control of Your Relationship with Performance

Maybe you're just beginning your journey in rowing and you're not sure if you have what it takes.

At Sparks rowing camps, you will be coached in small groups and on a one-on-one level. Our coaches are some of the best collegiate level coaches in America and around the world. Our staff will help you unearth your potential as an athlete and as a person.

You will be challenged and you will be tested, but you will never be alone. Our camps focus on community building as much as athletic performance – don't be surprised if you create friendships that will last you a lifetime!

Before we go into more detail, please take a few minutes to understand the basics of what makes our camps special:

A Peek Inside Sparks Rowing Camps

If you can already see yourself at camp, go ahead and choose the best camp for you.

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The Quality of Coaching Matters!

Our camps can take your relationship with rowing to new heights. Our confidence comes from the fact our coaches have deep relationships with rowing performance.

Sparks camps have been coached by:

National Champions
Olympic Champions
Ivy League Coaches
Olympic Coaches

What you can Expect at Camp

Multiple coaches to give advice so you can see things from various perspectives
Time in small groups to reflect on your day with staff and peers
Friendly staff that inspire you to be the best you can be on and off the water
Bonding with your teammates as you traverse adversity together
Advice on approaching college coaches and determining the college that best fit your needs

Meet current undergraduate rowers who are happy to share their experiences with you
Off-water coaching to develop deeper insight on the art of rowing
Low staff to camper ratios to make sure you get the most out of camp.

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What People are Saying about Sparks Camps

"Every summer we've sent our son to rowing camps, but we can't compare any of them to Sparks camp... he came back more excited about rowing than we've ever seen him. The individual coaching helped him improve in a few critical areas... the staff were awesome and numerous, and it felt like they'd been at camp for longer than the actual time in the end... he came back and made it into the varsity for the first time, and we believe part of that is due to Sparks camp... he'll also be rowing in college next year, and our family has been thankful again for the advice he received from coaches..."

- Parents of camper from New Jersey

“Camp gave me a better idea of my potential as an athlete. The staff was awesome, and I learned a lot about my erg from them, but they really seemed to want to help in any little way they could. I found out more about my stroke and whether I have a chance at rowing in college. Camp was a few days, but it felt longer given the amount of information passed around in that time. I appreciated the spirit of it because the staff worked so hard to make it good for us… I found direction in the sport to grow personally and for college.”

- Camper from Pennsylvania

"Sparks is hands down one of the best rowing camps in the United States. It is overflowing with elite athletes, stellar coaches, and motivational speakers. I came into Sparks as a novice and came out of the camps as a varsity member. I also utilized Sparks college coaching [counseling] portion, and thanks to one of the coxswain coaching [counselors] staff members, I chose the best college for me and am still loving it to this day. I loved Sparks so much that I actually attended four camps in various parts of the country! If you have the opportunity to go and attend a Sparks camp, I highly suggest it. You won't regret a single day."

- 4x Rowing Camp Athlete

If you are excited to see what a Sparks rowing camp can do for your rowing dreams, read more about our various locations to see which would be the perfect fit for you.

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Additional Sparks Offerings

College Counseling

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Coxswain Coaching

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