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
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: 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.
Coach(s): Maestro Mika'il Sankofa, 3-Time U.S. Olympian, USFA Hall of Fame Member, NBC Bejing Olympics Commentator; Aki Spencer-El, 2000 Olympian; Erica Wilder, Personal Trainer; Paul Chisholm, Top Food Network Chef
Camp Name: 2008 Sankofa Sabre Camp
Dates: August 17-26
Times: Two sessions daily- Fencing- Mornings, Cross-Training- Afternoons
Weapons: Sabre
Level/Age Group: I12-23 Beginners-Advanced
CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 20, 2008
Cost (and what it includes): $1000 includes program activities, meals and lodging. After July 20, cost is $1,200
Housing information: Separate lodging cabins for both boys and girls
Camp Description: Held in the popular summer destination of East Hampton, New York, Sankofa Sabre Camp focuses on advancing participants skills in sabre fencing. Desinged to jump-start your fencing season, the camp provides individualized instruction, tactical group classes, supervised fencing, conditioning and sports meditation techniques to bolster an athletes performance. A unique opportunity to enjoy activities associated with vacationing in the Hamptons, including its famous beaches, outdoor sports and forest trails takes place on the camps' facilities: The serene Camp Blue Bay (100 acres of beautiful wilderness) and the modern zen inspired Ross School where daily training sessions take place.
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)
CampName: August 2008 Professional Fencing Camp at Crystal Springs Resort, New Jersey
Coaching Staff: Samir Mahmoud & Gamal Mahmoud
Dates: Sundy August 3 through Saturday, August 9, 2008
Times: Overnight camp accommodations for the week with a daily training schedule
Weapons: Epee
Level/Age Group: Open to all ages and levels
Cost(and what it includes): $855 per person for students, includes overnight resort accommodations and meals. Families are welcome with package pricing available, contact
. Transportaion to or from the facility is not included. Easily accessed from Neward, LaGuardia or JFK Airports.
Housing Information: Mineral Sports Club and Spa at Crystal Springs Resorts, Vernon, NJ: www.crystalgolfresort.com
CampDescription: This professional camp emphasizes intensive (physical and mental) training, conditioning, footwork, tactics, strategy, lessons, techniques for competition and successful competing with additional evening cross training at the resort.
Coach(s): Ed Kaihatsu- Associate Head Coach (17th season). USA National Team: 1985 & 1986 World Championships. USA National Team: 1985 & 1986 World University Games. USA Fencing Naitonal Champion, Veterans Foil: 2000, 2001, 2004. USA Fencing National Champion, Veterans Sabre: 2000
CampName: Open Summer Fencing Camp
Coaching Staff: Rob Lichten- Former Northwestern Fencing Standout.
2008 DIV II Finalist (6th Place)
2008 Illinois Divisional Champion
Former Member of the Northwestern Fencing Team
Laurence Schiller- Head Coach Northewestern University (29th season). Five-time Midwest Collegiate Coach of the Year. Two-time USFCA National Collegiate Coach of the Year. USFCA certified Fencing Master. Past students include New Trier High School Coach Colby Vargas, numerous All-Americans and USA Olympic Team Member Jim Carpenter.
Katie Austin- Strength & Conditioning Coach (6th season). Trains the Northwestern volleyboll, cross country, swimming, fencing and tennis teams. Graduated from the University of TExas with a Bachelor of Science degree in sports management and fitness. Earned All-American honors in volleyball at Texas.
Along with many other highly experienced staff coaches.
Dates: July 21-24
Times: July 21-24: 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Weapons: ALL WEAPONS
Level/Age Group: Any age and any level
Cost (and what it includes): $375 if registration and fee received by July 1; $475 if received after July 1, 2008- includes camp gifts!
Housing information: Commuter Camp
CampDescription: This is a fun camp geared toward all fencers of all ages and weapons. We have an excellent coaching staff with outstanding guest coaches! Please go to our website: http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/w-fenc/nw-w-fence-body.html to get more information and registration form to download today!
CoachingStaff: Bruce Gillman, Aaron Kandlik, Eric Soyka, Tom Vrabel, Rebecca Kwiatoski
Dates: July 27 – July 31, 2008
Weapons: Epee
Level/Age Group: Intermediate – previous experience required Age group is 14-18.
Cost (and what it includes):$555.00 Camp, housing, and food
Housinginformation:Dorms at Vassar College
CampDescription: The camp is focused on improving the skills of the intermediate to advanced epee fencer, offering intense footwork and bouting, and concentrating on technique improvement and competitive skill development. There will be daily private lessons for each student, group footwork and blade drills, a week-ending tournament, and an individual video evaluation. Bruce Gillman, head women's and men's fencing coach at Vassar College, directs the camp.
Request registration information by calling: (845) 437-5904 or email: Antonia Sweet.
Section/DivisionofClub: North Atlantic/Hudson-Berkshire
CityandState: Poughkeepsie, NY
NearestAirport: Stewart International, Newburgh, NY
Coach(s): Vladimir Gofman, Gidon Retzkin, Attila Lukacs
Camp Name: Summer Camp 2008 – Session 1,2,3 & 4
Coaching Staff: Vladimir Gofman, Gidon Retzkin
Dates:
Session One: July 7-11, 2008
Session Two: July 14-18, 2008
Session Three: July 21-25, 2008
Session Four: August 11-15, 2008
Times: 9am – 4pm
Weapons: Foil, Epee and Sabre (if requested)
Level/Age Group: 8+
Cost (and what it includes):
Fees: $ 350 for 1 week $ 298 for members
$ 650 for 2 weeks $ 553 for members
$ 975 for 3 weeks $ 828 for members
$1300 for 4 weeks $1106 for members
Students must bring their own lunch. Some equipment is available for new fencers.
Housing information: This is a day camp.
Camp Description: Students are challenged physically and mentally. The fencing camp is designed to provide students with an intensive, comprehensive fencing experience which includes daily group and individual instruction, competitive electrical bouting, psychological training, conditioning and training regimens and exposure to top-level coaches. The camp of NSFC is for both beginners and advanced athletes. The program is open to students age 8+. Training will be split into two groups, of age 8-12, and 13+
Section/Division of Club: North Atlantic Section/ Long Island
Camp Name: Prise de Fer Fencing Club Elite Sabre Camp
Coaching Staff: Ariana Klinkov, Andy Ma, Jerome Cordero, and David Blake
Dates: 7/21-26/2008
Times: 9am - 3 pm
Weapons: Sabre
Level/Age Group: Intermediate - Elite/ age 13 - adult
Cost (and what it includes): $525/week or $175/day (limited home
stay available for an additional $100 call or email for availablity)
Housinginformation: Day Camp
Camp Description: This camp will incorporate physical conditioning, footwork, tactical drills and competition fencing. This camp is for fencers with competition experience and will be attended by a number of top junior and senior competitors. There will be a tournament on the final day of camp for camp attendees.
Last year's camp included members from the Junior National Team and many participants were highly ranked on national point lists (Sr, Jr, Cadet, Y14).
Section/Division of Club: North Atlantic Section/New England Division
City and State: Billerica, MA
Nearest Airport: Logan Airport, Boston and Manchester NH Airport
