We offer 6 sessions of camp focusing on the Olympic sport of fencing in our 5600 square foot state-of-the-art facility which holds five regulations size, grounded fencing strips.

Activities include fun warm-up games, stretching, footwork and bladework drills, fencing tactics and techniques, directing and fencing etiquette. Each week concludes with a fencing tournament with prizes for all.

Special sessions available for new fencers. Other sessions are open to all levels of fencers. Fencers will be divided into groups according to skill level for bladework, footwork and bouting.

Campers should wear clothing appropriate for exercise including loose fitting pants, t-shirt and athletic shoes. All fencing equipment is provided including all protective gear. Bring a snack, sack lunch and water bottle and be ready for fun!

The five-day camps introduce kids to the exciting sport of fencing. Students will learn to fence and develop an understanding of how fencing's strategy, rules, and conduct relate to the history of swordsmanship. All equipment and protective gear is provided in the camp fees.

Beginner camps are offered: June 13-18,2005, July 18-22, 2005, and August 1-5, 2005.

All camps will focus on foil, fencing's primary training weapon, with additional instruction in epee and saber available.

Nathan Anderson, DFC Head Coach and former all-American, all Ivy-League fencer (University of Pennsylvania), will teach these camps with an emphasis on basic and intermediate attacks and parries. These camps offer a great way to learn the sport of fencing in a fun, relaxed environment.