US High Performance Dragon Boat Camp
April 13-17, 2026
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, Florida
Join the 2026 U.S. High Performance Dragon Boat Camp Week!
Registration - Camp Week
Camp Week - April 13-17, 2026, Sarasota Florida
Rates:
Weekly rate = $300 per camper
Daily rate = $65 per camper
Get ready for an intensive, high-energy week modeled after the TEAM USA training camp format. Our High Performance Camp week is intended for paddlers, drummers, and steerers who want to take their skills to the next level and prepare for the 2027 National Team tryouts.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Two paddling sessions per day, focused on technical and power development
Two video review sessions during the week for individual feedback.
Elite coaching from instructors who have coached or raced for TEAM USA.
Coaches on launch boats for real-time instructions.
Flexible attendance options: choose weekly or daily rates.
Camp Fee
Standard: $300 for the week or $65/day
Contender Rate: (Former TEAM USA members) $150/week or $35/day
Pay starting: February 1, 2026
Payment method: VENMO @njdragonboat
Optional Festival Add-On
Stay for the Sarasota Dragon Boat Festival on 4/18/2026 and put your new skills to the test! Add the experience for $85.
Registration Links
Sign Up Here: Add your name to this google sign-in sheet
Camp Info and Schedule on a tab on the google sign-in sheet
Registration Form: LINK to registration form
Camp Rules
No political or religious messaging: Clothing, printed materials, or conversation promoting political or religious views are not allowed during camp sessions.
Shared Camp Week
Two other camps are also scheduled at the same facility during April 13-17, 2026, but using different time slots. This setup allows athletes of all levels to train in a shared environment:
Angela Long's "BCP Next Level Camp Week" (Registration info) - for Breast Cancer Survivors taking paddling to the next level
"NJDBC Fundamental Skills Camp Week" (Registration form) - Open to ERDBA members and everyone else in the dragon boat community.