Tar Heel Rowing Camps | July 19th - 22nd, 2026

Tar Heel Rowing Camps is an elite, college-level training experience designed for highly motivated high school rowers looking to train in a true Division I environment. This camp is intended for athletes that have had at least one season of rowing, and is NOT a learn to row. Hosted in Chapel Hill and modeled after the training of University of North Carolina Rowing, this camp provides athletes with a firsthand look at collegiate rowing.

Over three intensive days, campers follow a structured schedule that mirrors the rhythm and expectations of a college rowing program, combining technical instruction, physical training, and exposure to student-athlete life.

Coxswain registration will be limited based on the number of rowers attending camp

Location

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Pricing

• $1,065 per athlete ($1,000 + $65 Fees)
• The camp fee includes:
  • All coaching and training sessions
  • Facility access (erg room, weight room, and rowing venue)
  • Provided meals (as outlined in schedule)
  • Camp transportation between campus, hotel, and training site picking up and dropping back off

Housing is not included in the camp fee. Athletes will stay in a designated blocked hotels. (View Accommodations page for more info)

Discounts

If multiple teammates sign up (more than 3) they can get 20% off overall camp price - Contact us to receive discount code to use at checkout.

What to Bring

• Reusable water bottles
• Running shoes
• Athletic clothes
• Hats/Visors
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen

Camp Experience

The camp begins Sunday evening with check-in and orientation.

• Monday introduces athletes to the Carolina training environment with an erg session, technical instruction, and a structured lift. Athletes will also participate in an extended on-the-water practice in the afternoon. Supervised campus time and meals are built into the day to provide time to explore the campus and athletic facilities.
• Tuesday is a full training day featuring a morning session, followed by brunch on Franklin Street. Athletes will hear from current student-athletes and guest speakers on topics such as nutrition, recruiting, and the current student-athlete experience. The afternoon includes an additional erg session, with supervised free time for dinner.
• Wednesday concludes the camp with a final morning water session, breakfast, and a wrap-up meeting reviewing key takeaways and next steps in athlete development. Camp ends late morning, and campers will be picked up.

What Athletes Gain

• College-level erg and on-the-water training
• Structured strength and conditioning sessions
• Technical coaching and performance feedback on the water
• Insight into collegiate rowing culture and expectations
• Education on recruiting, nutrition, and athlete development

Tar Heel Rowing Camps provides a structured, challenging, and educational environment designed to prepare athletes for the next level of college rowing.

OPEN TO ANY AND ALL ENTRANTS

Tar Heel Rowing Camps is open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender.