Camp · Aquatic · Ages 13–18 · $1,000/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 13–18

Sparks George Washington - Day Camp

Thompson Boat Center · $1,000/week

Rowing day camp at George Washington University for high school athletes of all experience levels.

▌ Editor's read The Sparks George Washington Day Camp website loads successfully and details an intensive rowing program for high school athletes. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. It is a for-profit venture, part of the larger Sparks Rowing organization. The program is a day camp, with sessions running from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and includes on-water training, erg sessions, video review, and college recruitment talks. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Sparks Rowing' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.9 stars from 100+ reviews for Sparks Rowing on Google), with participants praising the quality of coaching and the program's effectiveness in improving rowing skills and college prospects. Social media handles for Sparks Rowing are @sparksrowing on Instagram and 'sparksrowing' on Facebook, where they actively post updates and photos from their camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

Sparks George Washington - Day Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in aquatic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 13–18
  • Address: Thompson Boat Center, 2900 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
  • Phone: 800-426-4388
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $2,175.00 for a 4-day camp. Price may increase as spots fill.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Sparks George Washington - Day Camp

What ages does Sparks George Washington - Day Camp accept?
Sparks George Washington - Day Camp is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Sparks George Washington - Day Camp cost?
Sparks George Washington - Day Camp publishes $1,000/week for the standard session. $2,175.00 for a 4-day camp. Price may increase as spots fill. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Sparks George Washington - Day Camp?
Sparks George Washington - Day Camp is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Sparks George Washington - Day Camp provide lunch?
Sparks George Washington - Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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