The USFA does not endorse any specific camp. The camps are listed here as a membership benefit for our member clubs. Please contact the club hosting the camp with questions.
Camp 1. $450.00 - training, meals (home cooked) and accommodations
Camp 2. $500.00 - training, meals, accommodations and a Canadian Domestic Circuit competition.
Housing information: Accommodations are at a Boy Scout camp. Participants will need to bring asleeping bag and a mattress pad, you may also bring a tent if you wish. Thesetting is outdoor and beautiful.
Camp Description:
Dev Camp -
designed to improve technical and tactical skills in all three
weapons. Development of physical and mental skills will be a
key component of the camp. Each participant will receive
private lessons from the coaches.
HP Camp –
designed to specifically target fencers who are competing at CSCʼs,
NACʼs, and International events. Emphasis will be on physical and
fencing preparation for the upcoming season. Each participant will
receive private lessons from the coaches. We will also have a
Domestic Circuit (national points gathering) competition on
Saturday and Sunday.
City and State: Summerland, British Columbia, Canada
Age/Level: - 2 years of fencing experience, fencing at least Provincial level, preferably National level
Cost: $400 (includes swimming at West Edmonton Mall Waterpark)
Housing Information: Billetting available for $100 (must be registered by Aug 1, 2008), dependent upon availability
CampDescription: Excellent coaching from Jujie Luan, 2008 Olympian. (1984 Olympic Gold Medalist, 1988 and 2000 Olympian) Training will begin at 8:30 am everyday and will run to 4:30 pm with 45 minutes for lunch. The camp will be structured around improving high level skills and strategies in foil, and sabre. Improving physical fitness will be a key component of the camp. Each participant will receive private lessons from Head Coach Luan and/or other coach (TBA) during the camp. (Additional private lessons are available from main coaches upon consultation with them.) A fun swim trip to West Edmonton Mall's huge waterpark will be planned for the last afternoon of the camp.
City and State: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Nearest Airport: Edmonton International Airport
Email contact:
Phone contact: 780-434-3000 Ask for Sarah or Alyssa
Cost (and what it includes): $620 for non MFC members, $550 for members. Fencing instruction by top level coaches. Bring your own lock to use lockers while camp is in session.
Housing information:
CampDescription: Intermediate and elite summer nationals training camp under the supervision of Yury Gelman and elite coaching staff.
CoachingStaff: We have one of the strongest coaches groups in the country: Alan Kuver- camp director, Simon Gershon, Irene Gershon, Michael Petin, Yevgeny Nazarov- foil coaches; Yury Gelman, Michael Shimshovich, Ariana Klinkov, Sergey Isayenko, Alex Fotiev, Boris Khurgin- sabre coaches; Silvia Danylov, Gago Demirchian, Boris Vaksman, Arpad Horvath- epee coaches.
Dates: August 20-30th, 2008
Times: All day
Weapons: Saber, Foil, Epee
Level/Age Group: All fencers over 12 years old with more than 1 year of experience or accompanied by one of the coaches attending camp.
Cost (and what it includes): $1200 includes lodging, food, fencing instruction and all activities.
Housing information: This will be an overnight camp with all housing included in the package.
CampDescription: Train with National Team sabre, foil and epee coaches and fencers. We have designed a program to prepare you for the upcoming season as a high level competitor or simply a recreational fencer: Physical training and preparation - Footwork and technical drills - Tactical exercises and instruction - Bouting and competitions - Group lessons. One year of competitive fencing experience is required.
Fencers should bring all appropriate equipment for the weapon in which they wish instruction. Electric scoring equipment will be utilized for all three weapons. Limited armory capabilities will be available. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged.
Section/DivisionofClub: Metro NYC
CityandState: New York, NY
NearestAirport: Please see our website for driving directions to camp due to a brand new location this year.
Cost (and what it includes): 5 days of camp $495 Housing information: Lodging available for an additional fee
CampDescription (100 words or less): This camp is designed for serious fencers of all ages. Participants will experience the Empire United approach to fitness, coordination,and tactic. In addition to the training sessions, organized activities will include: NYC sightseeing, rock climbing, bowling, and a dance party.
Section/Division of Club: Metro Division City and State: New York, NY
Cost (and what it includes): All uniforms and equipment are provided. The camps run Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. The cost for the week is $450, with camp registration and $225 deposit due by June 15. Students should bring bag lunch, wear sneakers, sweat pants, and t-shirt.
Housing information:
Camp Description: The July sabre fencing program has been designed by three-time U.S. Olympian, Mika’il Sankofa to teach boys and girls, ages 7-10 and 11-13 the fundamentals of sabre fencing through an informative hands-on approach. The July sabre program will impart the following basic fencing knowledge: history of fencing, rules of fencing, conditioning exercises, fencing calisthenics, fencing fundamentals (footwork, blade work, bouting), bouting drills and cross training. Cross training includes soccer team handball, badminton and other fun, challenging games. There is no previous experience necessary for the July program.
Cost (and what it includes): All uniforms and equipment are provided. The camps run Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. The cost for the week is $450, with camp registration and $225 deposit due by June 15. Students should bring bag lunch, wear sneakers, sweat pants, and t-shirt.
Housing information:
Camp Description: The July sabre fencing program has been designed by three-time U.S. Olympian, Mika’il Sankofa to teach boys and girls, ages 7-10 and 11-13 the fundamentals of sabre fencing through an informative hands-on approach. The July sabre program will impart the following basic fencing knowledge: history of fencing, rules of fencing, conditioning exercises, fencing calisthenics, fencing fundamentals (footwork, blade work, bouting), bouting drills and cross training. Cross training includes soccer team handball, badminton and other fun, challenging games. There is no previous experience necessary for the July program.
Cost (and what it includes): All uniforms and equipment are provided. The camps run Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. The cost for the week is $450, with camp registration and $225 deposit due by June 15. Students should bring bag lunch, wear sneakers, sweat pants, and t-shirt.
Housing information:
Camp Description: The July sabre fencing program has been designed by three-time U.S. Olympian, Mika’il Sankofa to teach boys and girls, ages 7-10 and 11-13 the fundamentals of sabre fencing through an informative hands-on approach. The July sabre program will impart the following basic fencing knowledge: history of fencing, rules of fencing, conditioning exercises, fencing calisthenics, fencing fundamentals (footwork, blade work, bouting), bouting drills and cross training. Cross training includes soccer team handball, badminton and other fun, challenging games. There is no previous experience necessary for the July program.
Cost (and what it includes): All uniforms and equipment are provided. The camps run Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. The cost for the week is $450, with camp registration and $225 deposit due by June 15. Students should bring bag lunch, wear sneakers, sweat pants, and t-shirt.
Housing information:
Camp Description:The July sabre fencing program has been designed by three-time U.S. Olympian, Mika’il Sankofa to teach boys and girls, ages 7-10 and 11-13 the fundamentals of sabre fencing through an informative hands-on approach. The July sabre program will impart the following basic fencing knowledge: history of fencing, rules of fencing, conditioning exercises, fencing calisthenics, fencing fundamentals (footwork, blade work, bouting), bouting drills and cross training. Cross training includes soccer team handball, badminton and other fun, challenging games. There is no previous experience necessary for the July program.
Cost (and what it includes): All uniforms and equipment are provided. The camps run Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. The cost for the week is $450, with camp registration and $225 deposit due by June 15. Students should bring bag lunch, wear sneakers, sweat pants, and t-shirt.
Housing information:
Camp Description: Nitai Kfir, two-time Israeli National Champion and Shlomo Eyal, Olympian and Israel National Foil Coach have designed two foil fencing sessions in August for intermediate/advanced foil fencers who wish to improve their technical and tactical skills, and to take their fencing to the next level. The focus of the sessions will be on fundamentals and tactical analysis and will be open to both boys and girls, ages 8-17.
Cost (and what it includes): All uniforms and equipment are provided. The camps run Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. The cost for the week is $450, with camp registration and $225 deposit due by June 15. Students should bring bag lunch, wear sneakers, sweat pants, and t-shirt.
Housing information:
Camp Description: Nitai Kfir, two-time Israeli National Champion and Shlomo Eyal, Olympian and Israel National Foil Coach have designed two foil fencing sessions in August for intermediate/advanced foil fencers who wish to improve their technical and tactical skills, and to take their fencing to the next level. The focus of the sessions will be on fundamentals and tactical analysis and will be open to both boys and girls, ages 8-17.
Coaching Staff: Andy Ma, Stanislav Gutkovskiy, Brian Kovach, Witold Rutkowski, Gilbert Gelinas, Szaba Gall, Milos Vasic, Slava Danylov, Istvan Marton, Jane Eyre, Fang Li, Alexi Ivanov, Vladimire Gutkovskiy
Dates: June 20 - 27, 2008
Times: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Weapons: Foil, Sabre, Epee
Level/Age Group: Advanced levels/ 10-18 years old
Cost(and what it includes): $650 for 8-day camp / $100 per day if fewer than 7 days
Housing Information: Campers can stay with host families or at the FASJ facility.
CampDescription: Camp's objective: To improve the competitive fencer's skill in 3 weapons Camp's emphasis: To train athletes for the 2008 Summers Nationals
Section/Division of Club: Mid-Atlantic/South Jersey
City and State: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Nearest Airport: Philadelphia International Airport
Coaches : Dave Micahnik and Iosif Vitebskiy, Fencing Masters
Camp Name: Junior Fencing Camp at Penn
Coaching Staff: Twelve fully qualified and certified professional coaches
Dates : Week 1 -- July 20 through July 26, 2008
Week 2 -- July 27 through August 2, 2008
Campers may attend either week or both weeks consecutively.
Times : Full day program, two workout sessions and one discussion session daily
Weapons : All three weapons are offered
Age group : 14 through 17 - Exceptions may be made after discussion with Camp Director
Level: Minimum one year's competition experience. Two years preferred for Week 2
Cost: $750 per week, which includes the entire camp teaching program, housing, and all meals.
Housing : Air-conditioned High Rise University Dormitory; shared multiroom suites
Description : This is a teaching camp designed to help young fencers improve their training, skills, and competitive results. Individualized lessons are given by professional coaches. Drills, bouting, theoretical instruction, strategy and tactical components, competition management are explained and taught. Application to bout situations is emphasized.
The Junior Fencing Camp at Penn enjoys a wonderful reputation. Many coaches recommend that their fencers come to the Penn camp specifically. We have been operating since the early 1980's with great success. Ask people who have been here!
It's fun AND you learn!
Section/Division of Club: Mid-Atlantic Section/Philadelphia Division
City and State: Philadelphia PA
Nearest airport -- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Coaching Staff: Bakhyt Abdikulov and Zoya Abdikulov
Dates: 6/16/06 through 6/21/08
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Weapons: Foil
Level/Age Group: All
Cost (and what it includes): $500, includes lunch
Housing information: $200 if local housing needed, includes all meals
CampDescription: Intended for experienced fencers preparing for Summer Nationals. Includes private lessons with two-time world-cup gold medalist and Master Coach Bakhyt, and NCAA fencer Zoya Abdikulov. Conditioning, theory, footwork, bouting, games, private instruction and fun. Camp will conclude with an open fencing competition. Excellent suburban facilities near Chicago provide fencers an opportunity to train in a private gym, on property adjacent to a picturesque, wooded county park. The camp’s restful setting helps participants to focus on their preparation for up-coming competitions.
ClubName: Windy City Fencing, Peoria Fencing Academy, and RedStar Fencing Club Chicago
Coach(s): Elsayed Emara (Peoria Fencing Academy) teaching Foil and Epee; Tzanko Hantov (Windy City Fencing) teaching Epee; Peter Habala (RedStar Fencing Club Chicago) teaching Foil; Thomas Charrette (RedStar Fencing Club Chicago) teaching Sabre.
CampName: 2008 Chicago Summer Fencing Camp
Coaching Staff: Elsayed Emara (Peoria Fencing Academy) teaching Foil and Epee; Tzanko Hantov (Windy City Fencing) teaching Epee; Peter Habala (RedStar Fencing Club Chicago) teaching Foil; Thomas Charrette (RedStar Fencing Club Chicago) teaching Sabre.
Dates: Monday June 16 2008 – Friday June 20 2008
Times: 9:00 AM – 1:00 pm and 5:30pm – 10:00pm (optional pm practices)
Weapons: Epee, Sabre, Foil
Level/Age Group: Y10, Y12, Y14, Cadet, Junior, some fencing experience
Cost (and what it includes): $360.00. Free summer camp t-shirt for those registered by 06/09/08
Housinginformation: Please email for hosting options.
Camp Description
HOSTED BYPEORIAFENCINGACADEMY, WINDY CITY FENCING,
REDSTAR FENCING CLUB
2008
JUNE 16 - 20 M-F
LINCOLN PARK MARGATE FIELDHOUSE, CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
4921 N. MARINE DR.
CHICAGO, IL 60640
(PARKING AVAILABLE)
9AM - 1PM: Intensive training, drills, tactics
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Invitation to host club which will incorporate bouting techniques, supervised coaching, and practice with other competitive fencers.
·Private lessons are also available for additional fee, upon request at host clubs.
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