Name: The Oratory School Rowing Camp 2026
Start: 2026-07-20T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-27T15:30:00+01:00
Location: The Oratory School Boathouse

This 4 day camp is for 11-13 year olds who wish to learn to row. It is run to the highest safety standard from The Oratory Boathouse.
About this Event

This camp is open to anyone aged 11-13 from any school, who would like to learn to row or develop their skills.

Please understand that your son/daughter must able to swim in order to attend this water based rowing camp. The cost is £300 for 4 days (please choose which week you would prefer above).
Week 1: Mon 20 to Thurs 23 July
Week 2: Mon 27 to Thurs 30 July

Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm

Ages: 11-13, Girls & Boys

Cost: £300 (per 4 day week)
Day Structure:
Arrive/Brief: 9.30am – 9.45am
Session 1: 9.45am – 11.30am
Lunch break: 11.30am – 12.45pm
Session 2: 12.45pm – 2.30pm
Pack-up: 2.30pm – 3.00pm
Depart: 3.00pm
Rowing
Most of the rowing will be taking place in coxed Quadruple (4x+) and Octuple (8x+) Sculls which involves 2 oars. There will also be the opportunity to try coxing these boats which involves steering the boat and instructing the crew. As the week progresses there may be opportunity for people to try Single (1x) and Double (2x) Sculls, but this will be at the discretion of the coaches and weather conditions.
Kit
General sports clothing will be fine to wear in a boat (such as t-shirts, shorts/tracksuit bottoms/leggings, trainers). Most rowing boats have shoes in the boat so you will just need shoes to wear when off the water. If you are wearing jumpers, please avoid hoodies or anything too baggy as this will likely get caught when trying to row the oars (mid-layers are usually good to wear in the boat).
Please ensure you bring a spare change of clothes, including a towel, each day. Most of the rowing will be in crew boats with a low chance of capsizing but there may be the possibility to go into smaller boats (higher capsize chance) later in the week.
Hats, sunglasses and sun cream are advised for hot weather. If rain is forecast then please bring a waterproof coat/jacket. There will be space for you to store your kit at the boathouse.
Food & Drink
Please bring a packed lunch (no nuts), drinks AND snacks for the day. Water bottles are essential for in the boat, particularly if the weather is hot. You will be able to refill bottles with water on site.