Forge Camps & Clinics

(Beginner/Intermediate) $290. Ages 8-16, 9:00am-3:30pm. This camp is great for beginners, newer fencers, and our current & past Academy fencers. We learn and practice Olympic style sport fencing in an active and positive coaching environment. Our full-day camps also include team sports, book-time, board-game time, creative time, and free play, balancing rigorous physical activity with opportunities for campers to socialize with their peers and exercise their brains in different ways. 5:00pm late pick-up option is available for a one time fee of $75 paid at the beginning of the week.

(Competitive Camp) $425. Open to Youth 12 – Division I competing athletes. *Updated May 1st* This is a 3 WEAPON CAMP and about competitive GROWTH in order to prepare athletes for the Summer National Championships, set goals for the 2022-2023 season, and have fun with your fencing besties! We know we are known for our sabre program- but we are ADDING epee and foil due to local demand. We also have homestays available for out of town guests. Younger developing competitive athletes should consider our Competitive Developing camp in July and August. Ask for coach recommendation if you are not sure. We want everyone to feel supported and prepared as we transition to prepare for summer training and for the 2022-2023 competitive season. We meet from 9:00am-5:00pm with an 1.5 hour lunch break. Sport performance training contracted out with Elevate with Tre.

(Beginner/Intermediate) $290. Ages 8-16, 9:00am-3:30pm. This camp is great for beginners, newer fencers, and our current & past Academy fencers. We learn and practice Olympic style sport fencing in an active and positive coaching environment. Our full-day camps also include team sports, book-time, board-game time, creative time, and free play, balancing rigorous physical activity with opportunities for campers to socialize with their peers and exercise their brains in different ways. 5:00pm late pick-up option is available for a one time fee of $75 paid at the beginning of the week.

(Intermediate/ Developing Competitive) $335. Ages 8-17, 9:00am-4:00pm. Our Youth Academy to High Performance Saber & Épée Camp is designed for our competitive youth members and pre-competitive fencers looking for focused fun and a leap to advance their training. We use the electric equipment daily for tactical and technical drill work to develop higher-level fencing skills to help fencers feel confident in tournaments and continue their athlete development. We also assess core fitness and focus on the work needed for any athlete in any sport to develop in a safe and optimal way.

(Beginner/Intermediate) $335. Ages 11-17, 9:00am-4:00pm. A Modern Warrior camp fuses Olympic-style fencing, medieval sword fighting techniques, and martial arts training fundamentals to provide an experience designed to increase levels of resiliency, self awareness & problem solving, develop stress-proofing strategies, and raise awareness of personal accountability.

Sword instruction will evolve from the 2-handed medieval longsword to the sport version of the modern Olympic swords. Campers learn the history of sword-fighting, how to move, how to attack, and how to defend with a variety of swords as well as engage in a variety of team and individual competitive scenarios.

Martial Arts instruction will include hand-to-hand self-defense, body coordination development, breathing exercises, enhanced awareness skills, threat detection, problem-solving, and bullying prevention. Students will learn many aspects of martial art training such as: falling, movement from the ground, striking, defending, and more!

(Beginner) $195. Ages 7-11, 9:00am-12:00pm. This is our only 1/2 day camp is for the younger beginner fencer. We use games and exercises to build self-confidence, athletic awareness, and practice the basic skills needed to develop as a fencer such as hand-eye coordination, quick reflexes, the ability to change direction efficiently, and the ability to make quick decisions with psychological resiliency.

(All Experience Levels) $290. Ages 8-17, 9:00am-3:30pm. Girls only! This camp is designed for female youth from beginner to intermediate levels of fencing led by Fencing Maestra Jennifer Oldham and Forge Coach Cathleen Randall. This camp will explore how to compete with healthy resiliency by being the best we can be alongside other girls with similar interests.

Fence Like a Girl! uses a wide variety of games and exercises to build self-confidence, athletic awareness, and skills which develop athletic aptitude in all sports. Specific skill important to fencers include important to fencers such as hand-eye coordination, quick reflexes, the ability to change direction efficiently, and the ability to make quick decisions with psychological resiliency. We also will be using electrical fencing equipment and learning skills surrounding what it means to compete as an athlete or student, as we investigate and discover how healthy competition is a beneficial component to growing up and growing strong.

No matter your sport fencing experience, participants should feel successful in their participation.A 5:00pm late pick-up option is available for a one time fee of $75 paid at the beginning of the week.

For those looking to become referees, this clinic will prepare the attendee for taking the test and for observation as a referee. For parents and fencers, this clinic will give a better understanding of calls and the rules of the game. Topics will include: Role, Responsibilities, and Duties of the Referee; Rules of the Sport; Analyzing the Action; Exam Preparation; and, Improving One’s Referee Rating.

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The focus is on building our future sport leaders with referee, coaching, and leadership development with a keen eye of equity and fairness as we evolve how fencing educates their future leaders.

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(Beginner/Intermediate) $290. Ages 8-16, 9:00am-3:30pm. This camp is great for beginners, newer fencers, and our current & past Academy fencers. We learn and practice Olympic style sport fencing in an active and positive coaching environment. Our full-day camps also include team sports, book-time, board-game time, creative time, and free play, balancing rigorous physical activity with opportunities for campers to socialize with their peers and exercise their brains in different ways. 5:00pm late pick-up option is available for a one time fee of $75 paid at the beginning of the week.

(Intermediate/Competitive) $335. Ages 8-17, 9:00am-4:00pm. Our Youth Academy to High Performance Saber & Épée Camp is designed for our competitive youth members and pre-competitive fencers looking for focused fun and a leap to advance their training. We use the electric equipment daily for tactical and technical drill work to develop higher-level fencing skills to help fencers feel confident in tournaments and continue their athlete development. We also assess core fitness and focus on the work needed for any athlete in any sport to develop in a safe and optimal way. This is also a great camp choice for campers who come back year after year but are looking for the “next level” of camp.