Competitive Camps
Camps are one of the quickest ways for a fencer to quickly increase their fencing skill, knowledge, and competitive readiness and build bonds with their teammates
AFC offers camps throughout the season, see the schedule below
Winter Break Competitive Camp
Dates and Times:
Monday 12/22 10am-4pm
Tuesday 12/23 10am-4pm
Wednesday 12/24 9am-12pm
This 3-day camp is designed for competitive youth foil fencers who travel for SYC/National/NAC tournaments and are ready to elevate their skills. In this camp, fencers will refine their foil strategy to prepare for upcoming competitions. Camp segments will include advanced technical training and tactical analysis to focus on precision, timing, and adapting under pressure.
This camp will be led by Ben Parkins, former NCAA National Champion and multiple-time USA National Champion.
Spring Break Camp
Dates and Time: TBD
This camp is designed to “knock the rust off” before the bulk of the competitive season begins after summer vacation.
Fencers considering regional and/or national competition travel are encouraged to attend.
Pre-Season Foil Camp
Pre-Nationals/Comp Foil Camp
Dates and Time: March 17-19 | 10am-4pm | 2025
This 3-Day camp is designed to be a mid season tune-up to prepare for the remainder of the competitive season and finish the qualification cycle for summer nationals.
Fencers considering regional and/or national competition travel are encouraged to attend as well as those currently enrolled in Saturday Invite-Only Competitive Training.
Dates and Time: June 16-18 | 10am-4pm | 2025
This 3-Day camp is specifically designed to prepare athletes for the USA Fencing Summer National Championships and July Challenge.
Fencers who are competing at nationals or looking to compete next season are encouraged to attend.
