Why Penn AC Gold ?
Why should Penn AC Gold be a part of your summer rowing?
Life-long friendships and personal development. What a few of our athletes said about their Penn AC Gold experience:
“My coaches truly cared about me as a person and as an athlete and I made relationships that genuinely will last a lifetime. My memories at camp will never go away and camp was the best month I have ever had and the best way I could spend my summer. It was the perfect balance of fun over summer and also, racing with highly skilled teammates, I cannot say better things!”
"THE PEOPLE THE PEOPLE THE PEOPLE!!! I met so many amazing friends that I didn’t want to leave after RowFest"
"My favorite part of camp was the practices. There is nothing better than training extremely hard, every day, with highly competitive people that you respect. The energy at practices was unparalleled and allowed everyone to improve and have fun while doing it."
"Honestly everything I had the BEST summer!"
What athletes said:
90% of athletes were personally satisfied with their improvement during camp.
93% of athletes would recommend Penn AC Gold to a friend
Based on number of athletes responding to end of camp survey
Exposure. Coaches from a wide range of colleges and universities visit Penn AC Gold.
Alabama W
Monmouth W
Rutgers W
Value. What a few athletes' parents said about the Penn AC Gold experience:
"Penn AC was an incredible experience for our daughter. She literally cried for two hours after we picked her up in OKC - she did not want to leave! Her rowing improved, she made lifelong friends and she got to be coached by the best! Worth every penny and we hope she is invited back next year!"
"The camp was excellent all around. Our son had a terrific experience and improved immensely. It was totally transformative. We can't wait for our younger rower to apply."
"My child absolutely loved it. he loved the experience. The coaches and the camaraderie he found amongst other rowers close to his skill set."
"It was valuable to both the development of his skill and his confidence. He also had a great time being part of a team that's different than his year-round experience and being with kids who share his love for the sport."
"A very growing experience in so many ways—personally, athletically, emotionally, etc."
What parents said:
100% of parents would recommend Penn AC Gold to fellow parents.
94% of parents say Penn AC Gold was worth the price of admission.
100% of parents say their rower/coxswain had a positive experience at camp.
Based on number of parents responding to end of camp survey
Performance. Penn AC Gold athletes are high achieving!
Penn AC Gold won the The Colgan Cup in 2024 at the USRowing RowFest National Championship. The Colgan Cup is awarded to the club scoring the most points.
44 of 55 (80%) Penn AC crews entered competed in event grand finals.
14 Gold 🥇
Women
Open 8+, Open 4-, Open 4x 500m Sprint, U23 4-, U23 Ltwt 4x, U23 2x, Youth 4+, Youth 4x, U17 4+
Men:
U23 4x, U23 2x, Youth 4x, U17 8+, U17 4x
8 Silver 🥈
Women
Open 4+, Open 2x, U23 4x, U23 2-, Youth 8+
Men
Youth 8+, Youth 4x, Youth 4-
4 Bronze 🥉
Women
Open 4x, U23 4+, Youth 4-
Men
U17 4+