WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? Join us for a fun-filled camp (full and half day) with a focus on the art of sword fighting. This camp is designed for individuals between 8 and 14 years of age and for anyone without any previous experience, or anyone interested in brushing up on their fencing and martial arts skills!
Full Day Camp (9AM to 3PM) teaches the skills of the Olympic sport of fencing, martial arts, stage combat, and more. Half Day Camp will be fencing only (9AM to 12PM)
Attendees will have fun learning the history of the sports, the various Olympic weapon styles, and of course...fence with swords!! Fencing is one of the safest sports and students also learn teamwork and leadership skills.
All equipment is provided for the duration of the session, and each camper will make a craft to take home.
There are 3 different weapons in the modern fencing sport – Foil, Sabre, and Epee. RFC's Youth Fencing Day Camp alternates between weeks of Foil and Sabre.
DATES AND SESSIONS: FOIL: Week 1: July 13 through 17 SABRE: Week 2: July 20 through 24 FOIL: Week 3: July 27 through 31 SABRE: Week 4: August 3 through 7*** HALF-DAY ONLY FOIL: Week 5: August 10 through 14 SABRE: Week 6: August 17 through 21
PRICING: HALF DAY: $350 PER WEEK FULL DAY: $450 PER WEEK
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is due at the time of sign up to reserve your spot, and deducted from the final camp price once we have confirmed your sessions. Early drop off OR late pickup is available for an additional $75 per week per student. Early bird registrations made before April 15th receive 10% off the weekly rate!
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FOIL AND SABRE? There are two basic differences:
Foil is a “point” weapon and Saber is a "slashing" weapon and the rules and positions are slightly different. With either weapon, your goal is to make a touch before your opponent does. In Foil, you will need to extend and thrust the tip of the weapon into the valid target area, while in Saber, you can thrust and cut using the blade edge to score.
Be sure to also check out examples of our fencers at our Instagram and Facebook!
WHAT IS THE ROCHESTER FENCING CLUB? The Rochester Fencing Club is a nationally recognized diverse, respectful, and mutually supportive community that nurtures competitive and non-competitive talent to achieve their highest potential.
HOW ARE WE PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR SUMMER CAMP? The Rochester Fencing Club is committed to a safe and friendly environment for fencers, coaches and visitors. All equipment which has been washed and sanitized, will be provided for each athlete to use for the entire duration of their camp.