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Maine Rowing at Slovenski Camps

Maine Rowing Camp Experience

Slovenski Camps, Raymond, ME - July 18 - July 24

Maine truly is the best summer place to be! Ditch the screens and join a new group of friends with your chance to escape the ordinary. This week merges a traditional summer camp experience with the beauty of rowing on a secluded lake in the great northeast. Coaches Rick Brown (Director of RCA) and Doug Welling (Head Coach at Bowdoin College) both started their rowing careers just miles from this camp location. They are so excited to teach new skillsets through the sport of rowing while showcasing a bit of Maine Magic!

Campers will be grouped with other of similar ability. Restricted to 12 male and 12 female rowers! 

What you receive:

  • Great coaching on a beautiful Maine lake! Coach Doug Welling, the Head Coach at Bowdoin College, will lead this camp. His staff will work with you to gain invaluable rowing experience with a focus on teamwork and finding joy in making boats go fast.

  • Indiviualized programming to progress rowers of similar ability. Some rowing experience is required for this camp, but our coaches will strive to meet personal needs as it pertains to each camper’s skill level. You will leave camp having taken a lot of practice strokes and possess new ways to contribute to your entire team’s future success.

  • A FULL Maine Camp experience. In addition to several rowing sessions a day, you will have the opportunity to join other camp sessions that include swimming, kayaking, arts & crafts, capture the flag, dodgeball, sailing, chess, basketball and much more.

  • Supervision and guidance from our rowing coaches will be enhanced with access to the Slovenski Camps staff, including a full-time Nurse to attend to any medical needs.

  • Sleeping quarters in one of the Camp bunk rooms.

  • Meals at the camp. The facility is all inclusive and truly enables each camper to unplug for the week!

  • A lifetime of memories packed into one week. Slovenski Camps is an incredible venue to meet new friends and create lasting bonds with your campmates.

When: Saturday, July 18 - Friday, July 24, 2026

Where: Slovenski Camps are located at 25 Plummer Rd, Raymond, ME 04071
Check them out online or on Facebook!

Arrival/Departure: You will be able to fly in/out of Portland, ME airport (PWM) and we will provide shuttles to pick you up and drop you off. More info on that will be sent to you!

Cost: $2,799.00

Liimited Spots Available! Registration will be available soon!
You can also Fill out the Application or Contact Coach Rick if you want to reserve your spot.

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Who are We

Meet Our Coaches

Our coaches have decades of experience developing athletes for collegiate rowing/recruitment, representation at Junior World Championships, and double digits of National Titles!

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Doug Welling

Head Coach of Solvenski Rowing Camp
 
 

Rick Brown

Head Coach of Sarasota Location
 

Hear from out participants

In a short amount of time we have made a serious impact on youth rowing.

2023 Female Participant
"My time at RCA was one-of-a-kind and I walked away equipped with a renewed sense of confidence in my athletic abilities and a skillset that has proven to be a force to be reckoned with. RCA distinguished itself from other programs by the individuality of coaching and the personalized experience it catered to the athletes. Coaches met with us weekly, discussing goals and ways to tackle the next week as a better version of ourselves than the previous week, and at the end of the camp, I walked out a completely transformed athlete. Goals can ambitious, but RCA never seizes to assist in us reaching them. Going into the camp, I had a rather ambitious goal of making the top boat at my program which would go to compete at the Head of the Charles. I acknowledged its difficulty but the coaches, without hesitation, was determined to make that happen. As a result of their dedication and acumen, I was extremely fortunate to not only make the boat but placed third at the Head of the Charles in the Women’s Youth Four. I recommend RCA with much pride and I do not regret a single second spent there."
2023 Male Rower
"RCA was an amazing experience for me. Over the summer it can be difficult to stay motivated to continue training. RCA helped me connect with other rowers and stay motivated. RCA also helped me continue my training on water, despite the off season. My technique greatly improved because of the program and I was able to transfer it to my home team."
2023 Female Coxswain
"My time at RCA was an incredibly rewarding experience . From day one, I set a personal goal to make the 1v at both the camp and my home program. The coaches played an crucial role in helping me achieve this goal. Their willingness to answer any questions and provide guidance was truly helpful, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth. The fellowship among all coxswains added an extra layer of motivation, creating an atmosphere where everyone pushed each other to excel. The camp not only sharpened my skills but also inspired a sense of determination and teamwork that will undoubtedly stay with me throughout my rowing journey."
2023 Rower recruited to Hobart and William Smith
"RCA helped me come in prepared for my first year of collegiate rowing and really gave me a leg up in my training. I would recommend this camp to anyone who wants to better themselves in the sport and build that extra competitive edge."
2023 Rower
"RCA provided me with an amazing coaching staff and an effective training plan. Going into the fall season after RCA, I am 10 seconds faster on my 2k and 40 seconds faster on my 5k. The technical gains I made also helped me move multiple seats up in my boat. I would definitely recommend RCA to anyone who is thinking about rowing over the summer!"