About Us
PCR is the only youth development organization in Philadelphia to offer free comprehensive rowing programs that combine academic support, mentorship, team-building, and wellness education.
Staff
Our expert staff is committed to guiding Philadelphia’s next generation of leaders.
Board
Our dedicated board works hard to ensure that PCR can fulfill its mission for years to come.
Programs
PCR has a variety of programs for all Philadelphia Public School students in grades 7-12.
pcr has been helping philadelphia public school students achieve their goals for 15 years
Philadelphia City Rowing (“PCR”) is a privately funded non-profit organization founded in 2009 in response to the challenges facing youth in Philadelphia. Dropout rates were high, academic outcomes were poor, and years of underfunding meant that many after-school activities, including sports teams, were cut. The founders of PCR sought to draw on the rich rowing history of Philadelphia and the proven power of sports to improve student academic achievement. Together with several outstanding volunteers from the community, PCR set out to provide meaningful out-of-school time experiences that could help set students on a path for long-term success and make it available to ALL regardless of ability to pay.