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Crescent Boat Club

Also called: Crescent Foundation

A member-run rowing club on the Schuylkill River at Boathouse Row. Adults join through member sponsorship and can row at any level, and young people can take part in summer and junior rowing programs.

  • Paid
  • Kids OK

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What they do

Members row the club's boats on the river at any level, from novice to masters. The club also runs youth summer and junior rowing programs. The riverfront path in front of the boathouses is public and free year round.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age, Teens

When and where

Membership runs year round. Summer programs run on the river, and novice sessions usually run 8 to 11 am, Monday to Thursday.

Times
Morning

Club and boathouse

Address
#5 Boathouse Row, 5 Kelly Drive
Part of the city
Central

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Send the membership inquiry form on crescentboatclub.org, or apply to a summer youth program through RegattaCentral. Questions go to board@crescentboatclub.org..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Adult members can row at any level, but coaching is not part of membership, so people who have never rowed arrange their own coaching, and several members coach privately. Summer youth programs include a Novice program that teaches boat handling and crew rowing, and parents attend an organizational meeting. The page does not describe a first outing for adults.

Tips for your first visit

  • Read the By-laws, Rules and Safety page before your first practice, since the club requires athletes and parents to read it.
  • Racing uniforms are not included in the development and junior programs, so plan for that cost.
  • Walk the public riverfront path in front of the boathouses to see the setting before you apply.
  • Contact board@crescentboatclub.org before you pay if you are not sure which summer program fits.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Adult membership needs two member sponsors and annual dues before a first row. The youth Novice program is written for people who have never rowed, but it also needs an application and a fee..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Adult membership dues are $550 a year, plus $150 per seat for boat storage. Summer youth programs are $800 each, and the club confirms fees each season at registration.
How often
An ongoing role

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

What to bring or wear: Racing uniforms are not included in the development and junior programs.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
May 2025 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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