Lessons & Camps
The following is an overview of lessons and camps.. For specific dates and exact costs, please see Brochures & Forms.
Lessons
Learn-to-Row
The SCRC provides Learn-to-Row instruction throughout the year. This is a great chance for both youth and adults to try rowing and to experience the beauty of being on the river. See News, Events & Announcements for upcoming Learn-to-Row sessions.
Private Lessons
The SCRC offers private lessons which are scheduled individually with coaches.
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Camps
Summer Camps
The SCRC offers several camps ranging from one week to all summer, from several hours per day to all day. The type of camp you choose will depend on whether you are brand new to the sport, or if you want to train and race for the US Rowing Club National Championships. We also offer camps for younger children that include rowing and other fun water sports. See the News, Events & Announcements webpage for upcoming summer camps.
CAMP BOB – Spring Training
Because the rivers in the Pittsburgh area are too cold to row in, during the month of March or April, the SCRC organizes and coaches a one-week spring training camp in South Carolina each year. Any rower from any team is welcome to join us, room permitting. Details about the Camp are posted each winter on the Brochures & Forms webpage.
Camp Description
Camp Bob is a 4-H camp on a huge lake in South Carolina. They have many rowing docks so in the spring they cater to rowing teams who cannot row at their home location. We have been going there since 2001 and have found it to be extremely helpful to the spring racing and for those who are interested in going to Junior World Trials. The dorms are basic. The camp provides 4 meals a day. But, the water…..there is so much water….. and it is safe. Rowing 2-3 coached sessions a day for a week gives your more rowing in that week than what you will probably get in the next month at Steel City. The Allegheny River flows fast in the spring and we never row when it is not safe. Adults and high school students can attend. You do not need to be a member to attend. The SCRC provides transportation.
Typical Day (exact schedule may vary):
6:00 am – Breakfast snack
6:30 am – Experienced adults and high school rowers
8:00 am – Novice adults and high school rowers
10:00 am – Hot Meal
11:00 am - Novice adults and high school rowers
12:00 noon – Experienced adults and high school rowers
2:00 pm – Snack
3:00 Experienced adults and high school rowers
4:30 Novice adults and high school rowers
6:00 Hot Meal
Sometimes Camp Bob runs movies or other activities at 7:00
8:30 Team Meeting
9:30 lights out
WHEW!
Partial Week Participation
Ideally and if it is at all possible, everyone is at Camp for the whole week. Laci plans a training schedule that is for a week, not for 5 days. Also, the trailer needs to be loaded and unloaded. We need almost all of the boats as well as launches and engines. Not being there at either end is not ideal and more difficult for those who are there. However, if you can only attend a part of a week, plan to come for the first part of the week. Since we typically return home on a Saturday, so that people have Sunday to regroup and prepare for school on Monday, I don't recommend coming for the end of the week. Also, it is difficult when you miss the first part of the camp for two reasons: First, setting up (unloading the trailer and rigging the boats is always the hardest part of the trip and everyone should participate). The second reason is that the beginning of the week is when we do the most important technique and endurance training. At the end of the week we start to do some speed work, but that we can do at home. The miles that we do at Camp Bob in the beginning really set the tone of the season.
Student Accomodations
The dorms are basic rooms, 8-10 bunks in a room. Please make a note of what to bring. The transportation will be provided by SCRC. The daily schedule is noted above. Chaperones and SCRC staff, will be making room checks at designated hours. Please review the SCRC Junior Contract. Rules will be enforced. A great deal of work by many people is needed to make this trip possible. We need everyone to cooperate and comply not only to help make the trip run more smoothly, but for the safety of the students. Those who do not respect the rules will not last at the camp and will be sent home at their parents’ expense.
Parent and Adult Rower Accomodations
Rooms for parents and adults are a bit more luxurious. Towels and sheets are provided. No phones in the rooms. The food is the same as the students. Parents are welcome to attend. The camp is near an animal reserve. Charleston is also close by.
Things to Bring
Sheets & Blankets OR Sleeping Bag – For Juniors staying in the dorms. Adults don’t need to bring these items.
Towels - For Juniors staying in the dorms. Adults don’t need to bring these items.
Soap, Shampoo, other toiletries
SUNSCREEN
Sunglasses
Hats - baseball type for sun/rain and winter hats
Pogies
Rowing Clothes for both Cold and Hot weather (also Rain Gear)
Other clothes
Running Shoes - lots of socks!
Swim Suit (optional if warm )
Quarters for the washer/Dryer & clothes soap
Quarters or calling card for payphone – there are no phones in the rooms.
Alarm Clock
Some spending Cash - we take a few trips to the local WalMart for some items that invariably get left behind. There are also some extra activities that have nominal charges. However, no $ is needed for food if you take advantage of all the meals. We also take a trip into Charleston SC for an afternoon. You will need to have some cash for dinner there.
VCR videos (there is a TV with a VCR in the community room in the lodge where we are staying)
Soccer/Volleyball
Rug/Slippers
Remember, 4 meals are provided for. The last meal is at 6:00 pm. If you are a night snacker, there is nothing provided for after dinner. You will either need to bring snacks or $ for snacks and keep them in your room. There is no refridgeration in the rooms.
There is a computer room where you can do homework. Some of the computers have internet access.
Contact Information
Cell Phones do not get great reception and there are no telephones in the rooms, so the only way to get messages to families will be by pay phone or internet. The Camp Bob Main Number is (803) 478- 2105.
Website
The URL address for the camp is http://www.clemson.edu/yli/index.php.
Address
R. M. Cooper
4-H Leadership Center
8001 M. W. Rickenbaker Road
Summerton, SC 29148
Driving Directions
Get to South Carolina onto 77 South
24 East
95 North to exit 108. Exit here and at end of off ramp, turn right at stop sign.
At next stop sign, (1.5 miles), turn left.
Follow to Davis Crossroads and go straight at stop sign. At next stop sign (5 miles) at Davis Station, you will turn right onto Rickenbacker Road.
Follow 7 miles into Camp.
Road will end at the 4-H Center (Camp Bob).
Flight Information
For those who wish to fly, Camp Bob offers transportation to and from the airport. One vehicle to either the Charleston or Columbia airport is approximately $180. They charge for each vehicle needed. Please call Camp Bob directly to schedule rides to airport. If you are interested in flying, please coordinate amongst yourselves.
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