BRINGING PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS OUT OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AND ONTO THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER.
PCR is the only youth development organization in Philadelphia to offer freecomprehensive rowing programs that combine academic support, mentorship, team-building, and wellness education.
PCR creates a unique, comprehensive and free after-school enrichment experience for young people in the school district of Philadelphia by offering a mix of competitive rowing, academic mentorship, and wellness education. With an emphasis on reaching underserved communities, PCR strives to create an inclusive environment that helps all young people unlock their true potential and explore the possibilities of their future.
When you support PCR, you help ensure that public school youth in Philadelphia have access to academic support that helps them learn, caring adults that help them thrive, and nature that helps them grow.
We believe that learning to collaborate in a diverse team environment helps students explore their own strengths and deepen their connection to their community.
equitable
We believe all young people should have access to academic support, college and career exploration, and athletic opportunities, regardless of socioeconomic status.
transformative
We believe in the power of rowing to help teach the mental, physical, and social tools that each unique student needs to thrive, both on and off the water.
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