General Camp Information
Camps are open to students age 8 to 15, and all equipment is provided. Summer camps include:
- training exercises to develop fitness & flexibility
- footwork, bladework, and bouting in a setting that emphasizes fun & fitness
- the history of fencing
- fencing rules, protocol, and good sportsmanship
- Deadline for enrollment is 3 weeks prior to the start of your camp.
- Maximum fencers per camp: 16
- If fewer than 8 participants are registered for a camp three weeks prior to the first day of camp, a session may be canceled, and registration fees will be fully refunded.
- When your enrollment is complete, AFC will contact you with further information about what to bring to camp, what to wear, and waiver/insurance requirements.
- Camp Forms: AFC Waiver USFA Membership
Camps For First-Time Fencers
BEGINNER I - AGES 8-11
June 5-9, 2017
1 - 4 p.m.
$200 Enroll
For younger kids new to fencing, or with very little fencing experience. The focus in this camp is on fun and learning, as games and drills build fencing basics. Fencers learn basic footwork, blade positions, simple and complex attacks and parries, and bouting tactics. Fencers also learn to referee fencing bouts, building deeper knowledge of rules and tactics while developing confidence, focus, and observation skills.
(Fencers aged 11 can join this camp, or the camp for ages 11-15)
BEGINNER II - AGES 11- 15
June 12-16, 2017
1-4 p.m.
$200 Enroll
For older kids new to fencing, or with little fencing experience. Drills, games, and conditioning suitable for pre-teens and teens. Fencers learn basic footwork, blade positions, simple and complex attacks and parries, and bouting tactics. Fencers also learn to referee fencing bouts, building deepr knowledge of rules and tactics while developing confidence, focus, and observation skills.
June 5-9, 2017
1 - 4 p.m.
$200 Enroll
For younger kids new to fencing, or with very little fencing experience. The focus in this camp is on fun and learning, as games and drills build fencing basics. Fencers learn basic footwork, blade positions, simple and complex attacks and parries, and bouting tactics. Fencers also learn to referee fencing bouts, building deeper knowledge of rules and tactics while developing confidence, focus, and observation skills.
(Fencers aged 11 can join this camp, or the camp for ages 11-15)
BEGINNER II - AGES 11- 15
June 12-16, 2017
1-4 p.m.
$200 Enroll
For older kids new to fencing, or with little fencing experience. Drills, games, and conditioning suitable for pre-teens and teens. Fencers learn basic footwork, blade positions, simple and complex attacks and parries, and bouting tactics. Fencers also learn to referee fencing bouts, building deepr knowledge of rules and tactics while developing confidence, focus, and observation skills.
Camps For Developing Fencers
INTERMEDIATE (HALF DAY) - AGES 8 - 15
August 14-18, 2017
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$200 Enroll
Beginners from both June sessions (within age limits) can build on the foundations of fencing they learned in the Beginner camps. This camp is also suitable for intermediate fencers with a club fencing background. Simple and complex attacks, defensive strategies, and bouting tactics are developed further in this session. Through drills and conditioning exercises, fencers build strength, flexibility, agility, and endurance. Tactical bouting and refereeing experience build a deeper understanding of fencing strategy.Fencers should bring snack, lunch, and water.
COMPETITIVE
June 19-23, 2017
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$300 Enroll
An intensive camp for experienced fencers preparing for the competitive season. Strength and conditioning is combined with focused tactical bouting to build competition readiness. Extensive electrical bouting with targeted coaching feedback on technique and on-strip strategies prepares serious fencers for the competitive season. Fencers should bring their own equipment as well as snack, lunch and water.
August 14-18, 2017
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$200 Enroll
Beginners from both June sessions (within age limits) can build on the foundations of fencing they learned in the Beginner camps. This camp is also suitable for intermediate fencers with a club fencing background. Simple and complex attacks, defensive strategies, and bouting tactics are developed further in this session. Through drills and conditioning exercises, fencers build strength, flexibility, agility, and endurance. Tactical bouting and refereeing experience build a deeper understanding of fencing strategy.Fencers should bring snack, lunch, and water.
COMPETITIVE
June 19-23, 2017
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$300 Enroll
An intensive camp for experienced fencers preparing for the competitive season. Strength and conditioning is combined with focused tactical bouting to build competition readiness. Extensive electrical bouting with targeted coaching feedback on technique and on-strip strategies prepares serious fencers for the competitive season. Fencers should bring their own equipment as well as snack, lunch and water.
