COVID-19 CAMP INFORMATION: Austin Fencers Club has CANCELLED our summer camps for June and July. We are currently evaluating the options for holding small-enrollment camps in August. Check this page again soon or contact AFC for current plans regarding August camps.
General Camp Information
Download the Camp Waiver and Contact Form
Camps are open to students age 8 to 15, and all equipment is provided. Summer camps include:
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
- fencing rules, protocol, and good sportsmanship
- Deadline for enrollment is 3 weeks prior to the start of your camp.
- Maximum fencers per camp: 20
- 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
BEGINNERS - AGES 8-11
1 - 4 p.m. daily, M-F
$300
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)
Session 1: June 1-5 CANCELLED
Session 2: July 13-17 CANCELLED
Session 3: August 10-14 Enrollment link coming soon
BEGINNERS - AGES 11- 15
1-4 p.m. daily, M-F
$300
Session 1: June 8-12 CANCELLED
Session 2: July 20-24 CANCELLED
Session 2: August 10-14 Enrollment link coming soon
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 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 8-11)
1 - 4 p.m. daily, M-F
$300
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)
Session 1: June 1-5 CANCELLED
Session 2: July 13-17 CANCELLED
Session 3: August 10-14 Enrollment link coming soon
BEGINNERS - AGES 11- 15
1-4 p.m. daily, M-F
$300
Session 1: June 8-12 CANCELLED
Session 2: July 20-24 CANCELLED
Session 2: August 10-14 Enrollment link coming soon
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 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 8-11)
Camps For Developing Fencers
INTERMEDIATE - AGES 8 - 15
July 27-31
1-4 p.m. daily, M-F
$300
CANCELLED
Fencers from all beginner sessions 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.
July 27-31
1-4 p.m. daily, M-F
$300
CANCELLED
Fencers from all beginner sessions 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.