General Info + Links/Forms

What to Bring

For the rows:

• water bottle
• hat
• sunscreen
• sunglasses
• rowing unis, trou, or other suitable warm-weather gear
• t-shirts and tank tops
• many changes of socks (no bare feet in the footstretchers, please!)
• running sneakers
• towel
• for day campers, bring your own lunch in a paper bag with your name on it, there is a fridge provided in the boathouse

For the overnights:

• Fitted sheets for a single twin, a pillow, and a light blanket
• Towel
• Fan to blow delicious cool Connecticut air through the dorm
• Toiletries, etc.

Refund Policy

All requests for cancellation must be made in writing. Refund requests can be sent via e-mail to bulldogrowcamp@gmail.com. 

Please include the camper’s name and session in which they are enrolled. All monies paid will be refunded with the exception of a small annoying credit card fee. 

Due to the specific nature of rowing in eights, there will be no refunds given within two weeks prior to the start of camp unless a replacement rower can be found from the wait list.

Code of Conduct

Bulldog Rowing Camp will be a lot of fun if campers follow the basic rules of decency and proper conduct so that everyone can concentrate on becoming a better rower.

*In addition, all campers will be expected to follow the state of Connecticut's COVID-19 guidelines.*

Some of these rules should go without saying, but we'll say them anyway:

•  Always respect other campers, instructors, facilities, personnel, and all equipment.
•  Always listen to staff/instructor. Show consideration when coaches and others are speaking.
•  Teasing and put-downs are not tolerated at camp.
•  Use appropriate language - No cursing.
•  Keep all areas clean! Throw your trash away and if you see trash, pick it up and toss it.
•  No weapons allowed.
•  No pets may be brought to camp.
•  No drugs, tobacco, or alcohol permitted at any time.
•  Never leave assigned activity areas without permission of staff.

Any other rules specific to a Camp will be discussed at Camp.

Behavior Guidelines and Consequences: In order to provide a pleasant environment and to ensure the safety of our campers and staff, disruptive, destructive and/or dangerous behavior by campers is NOT ALLOWED. Such behavior will result in the camper being removed from the current program. If the behavior continues, the camper will dismissed from the camp. When a participant is dismissed from camp for unacceptable behavior there will be NO REFUND.

Any of the following will result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from camp:

•  Endangering the health or safety of others
•  Possession of firearms, weapons, explosives, etc.
•  Possession or use of illegal drugs, alcohol, cigarettes
•  Damage or destruction of property
•  Theft
•  Fighting
•  Pulling of fire alarms
•  Leaving camp area without permission

Damage or Loss of Property:

Camper's parent/legal guardian will be financially responsible for any and all damages caused by camper. Parent/Legal guardian will be billed for any damage to campus facilities or equipment.