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 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!"
“It was so clear that everyone was willing to give 100% everyday to become faster and make the collective group faster. It was a super determined and motivated group of girls with the same goals.”
What athletes said:
96% of athletes were personally satisfied with their improvement during camp.
96% of athletes would recommend Penn AC Gold to a friend
92% of athletes were satisfied with the quality of coaching they received during camp
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!"
"My daughter loved it all – the double practices and the hang in between."
“Penn AC was phenomenal: on the water, off the water, in the classroom, in the residence halls!”
"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."
"The coaches provided amazing leadership and mentorship for the team. I saw a level of mental and physical growth in my son which was previously unparalleled.”
What parents said:
95% of parents would recommend Penn AC Gold to fellow parents.
93% 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!
In 2025, Penn AC Gold won the overall team points trophy, The Mariner Trophy, for the 3rd consecutive year at the Independence Day Regatta, and for the first time in club history, swept the team point trophies at the USRowing RowFest National Championship, winning (2nd consecutive year) The Colgan Cup, for the overall team point champion, The Sulgar-Barnes Tophy, for the men’s team point champion, and the Marion D. Ventura Trophy, for the women’s team point champion.
57 of 59 (97%) Penn AC crews entered competed in event grand finals at RowFest.
43 of 59 (73%) Penn AC crews medaled at RowFest.
All rowers earned at least one medal at RowFest
19 Gold 🥇
Women
U23 8+ 1k, U23 4x 1k, U23 4- 1k, Youth 8+ 2k, Youth 4+ 1k, Youth 4- 1k, Youth 2- 1lk, U17 4x 1k, U17 2- 1k
Men
U23 4+ 1k, U23 2- 1k, Youth 4x 2k, Youth 2+ 2k, Youth 2- 2k, Youth 8+ 1k, Youth 4x 1k, Youth 2x 1k, U17 4x 1k, U17 2x 1k
14 Silver 🥈
Women
U23 4+ 2k, U23 4+ 1k, Youth 4+ 2k, Youth 4- 2k, Youth 2x 2k, Youth 4x 1k, U17 4+ 1k, U17 2x 1k
Men
U23 4+ 2k, U23 8+ 1k, Youth 4x 2k, Youth 4+ 1k U17 8+ 1k, U17 4+ 1k
10 Bronze 🥉
Women
U23 8+ 2k, U23 4x 2k, Youth 2x 2k, Youth 8+ 1k, Youth 2x 1k
Men
U23 8+ 2k, U23 2x 1k, Youth 8+ 2k, Youth 2- 2k, Youth 8+ 1k