2025 Summer Camps:
En Garde! Ready? Fence!
Looking for an exciting way to keep your child active and engaged this summer? Enroll them in our Summer Fencing Camp, where they’ll master swordplay, build confidence, and sharpen strategic thinking in a fun, safe environment! Whether new or experienced, they’ll receive training from our expert coaches, enjoy exciting duels, and develop agility, discipline, and sportsmanship. Spots are limited—sign up today!
We offer weekly half-day camps for kids and teenagers during the summer. We teach the basics — footwork, bladework and rules — in a safe, positive, air-conditioned environment. Fencers new and returning will get plenty of opportunities to use their new skills in sparring situations.
We teach foil and epee fencing in all of our camps. We have Beginning/Continuing camps for students with little or no previous experience, and Intermediate camps for fencers with a year or more of experience.
Ready to sign up? Head on over to our online membership portal.
Schedule
| Morning Sessions 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon | Afternoon Sessions 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| July 14-18 | Beginning/ Kids | Beginning/Continuing Juniors Stage Combat |
| July 21-25 | Beginning/Continuing Kids | Beginning/Continuing Juniors |
| July 28-August 1 | Intermediate/Competitive C Kids | Intermediate/Competitive C Juniors |
| August 4-8 | Beginning/Continuing Kids | Beginning/Continuing Juniors Stage Combat |
| August 11-15 | Competitive B/C Kids | Competitive B/C Juniors |
| August 18-22 | Competitive A/B All Ages | Competitive A/B All Ages |
| August 25-29 | Edriss Ndiaye / Arwen Borowiak Elite Foil Camp (2:00-8:00 PM) |
Camp Levels
Our summer camps divide campers by age and level of fencing experience:
- Beginning/Continuing camps: No previous fencing experience required. Also appropriate for students who have had a week or two of beginning camp or a month or two of after-school classes.
- Intermediate / Competitive “C” camps: For students who have fenced before and have a year or more of fencing instruction. Focus is on sparring and learning about different competition formats. Instructor approval is required before signing up for these camps.
- Competitive “B/C” camps: For local and regional level competitive fencers. Competitive camps include physical training, technique, tactics, psychology, and more. Instructor approval is required before signing up for these camps.
- Competitive “A/B” camps: For regional and national level competitive fencers. You may sign up for a half-day or all-day session. Competitive camps include physical training, technique, tactics, psychology, and more. Instructor approval is required before signing up for these camps.
NEW! Intro to Stage Combat and Stunt Performance This week-long camp is perfect for students interested in bringing exciting fight scenes and action to life. You’ll learn the basics of stunt performance, including rolls, vaults, and the foundational concepts of stage combat. The focus will be on the physicality of fight and stunt work, with plenty of conditioning exercises to build strength and agility. Recommended for students with a background in fencing, martial arts, gymnastics, and/or dance. Open to students ages 13 and up.
Recently Added! Edriss Ndiaye / Arwen Borowiak Elite Foil Camp, August 25-29 Level up your game this summer with nationally ranked fencers Edriss Ndiaye and Arwen Borowiak! Join us for a high-energy camp packed with drills, footwork, sparring, conditioning, and more. Optional private lessons available with Arwen and Edriss. All ages of foil fencers are welcome. A minimum of one year of experience in competition is required.
Age Ranges and Camp Hours
Our Kids sessions are designed for smaller and younger children, ages 8-11. Junior sessions are for older students, but kids as young as 11 are welcome to sign up. Our all-day partner camps are for ages 8-11. All fencing sessions meet for 3 hours a day: 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, or 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The August 25th Elite Foil Camp runs from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM each day.
What to Bring
We provide all fencing-related equipment. Students should bring the following:
- T-shirt
- Sweat pants or athletic warmups
- Clean-soled athletic shoes with laces
- A healthy snack for break time
- Water bottle if desired
Changing rooms and day lockers are available for changing into appropriate clothing. Students with previous experience who have their own fencing gear are welcome to bring it.
Competitive fencers should bring their own uniform and electric equipment.
Fees
The total fee for a half-day camp is $400. The all-day Competitive A/B camp is $750. This includes a non-refundable signup fee of $50 per enrollment.
You can pay online with a credit card, you may call us with a credit card number, or send a check or credit card number by mail. The signup fee is due upon registration; the balance of the camp fee is due the first day of camp.
A few days before the camp, we will send you an email with more information and confirming the date and time. If you register for a camp which is full, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list. We will let you know whether any spaces open up before the camp starts.
Early registration discount: Sign up before April 1st, 2025 and receive a $30 discount off the balance of your camp fee!