Summer Fencing Camps
Summer Camp dates are here and on! YAY! Safety guidelines to keep participants and staff safe are strictly followed.
Empower your child to be active and engaged as they unleash their inner swashbuckler, musketeer, jedi knight or hero!
Fencing teaches focus, listening, persistence, agility, co-ordination, self-confidence, problem solving, poise, and a host of other wonderful life skills. Camps are a great way to introduce children to the Olympic sport of saber fencing. Your child will hold a sword on the first day as they learn the basics safety, defense, offense, and good sportsmanship.
We offer several camps throughout the year in our Beaverton Club and at the City of Hillsboro Parks and Recreations Centers.
Beaverton Beginners Summer Camps
Hillsboro Beginner Camp
Beaverton Camps
July 6 - July 10, 2020 or
August 24 -28, 2020
9-12 noon
Ages 8 - 14
Beginner's Fencing Camp
Session 1: July 6 – July 10, 2020
Session 2: August 24 – 28, 2020
Mon – Friday 9 a.m – 12 noon
Bring a water bottle and a light snack, must wear a face mask/covering.
Must be age 8 +.
On Guard! First, fencing was for honor and the duel – now it’s for Olympic Gold.
Fun warm up games focus on agility, co-ordination, and focus. Learn and refine the basics of defense and attack skills. You will hold a sword from the first day! Drills for bladework, tactics and technique.
Fencing teaches creative problem solving, listening skills, discipline, self-confidence, perseverance and a host of wonderful life skills. Most importantly – it’s fun!
Be active while learning the master the sword, improve your skills and make new friends.
Learn from professional coaches of renowned PDX Fencing, in a fun, friendly environment. Camp size is limited. Safety guidelines are strictly followed. We want our fencers, staff and families are safe.
Bring your own water bottle and a snack. Tightly fitting athletic shoes required.
Fencing (especially saber – which is what we teach) is a non-body contact sport, with distance between the fencers for the majority of the time. You don’t want to be close enough to have someone hit you with a sword! Uniforms include a glove, safety jackets and fencing mask – they are loaned to you during camp (each item is cleaned and disinfected after each use).
Cost:
US $175.00
Pre-pay 30 days in advance and save $25.00
Wear a loose comfy T-Shirt, tightly fighting athletic shoes (no open toes, no crocs, no sandals) and long pants or long basketball shorts that cover the knees. Participant must wear a face mask to enter the club and participate in physical distancing
Advanced Beginner
Summer Fencing Camps
July 6 - 10 or Aug. 24 - 28
9 - 12 noon
Advanced Beginner Summer Camps
Session 1: July 6 – 10, 2020
Session 2: Aug 24 – 28, 2020
Mon – Friday 9 a.m – 12 noon
Must be in the Advanced Beginner class, over 8 yrs. old or by coach recommendation.
Focus is on advancing beyond the the basics and moving to more advanced techniques, bladework skills, and tactics .
Drills, bladework, distance control, motivation, agility, motorskills, right of way rules and tactics etc. are all part of this camp. This is a great opportunity to push your own level to the next stage while having fun, staying active and gaining a deeper understanding of the sport and why it’s often called Physical Chess.
Must have own glove, mask and practice jacket.
Bring a water bottle and a snack. Wear a loose comfy T-Shirt, tightly fighting athletic shoes (no open toes, no crocs, no sandals) and long pants or long basketball shorts that cover the knees.
Participant must wear a face mask to enter the club, participate in following all safety and Covid guidelines including physical distancing.
Due to Covid guidelines, no spectators or visitors allowed during camp including parents. We take and note the temperature of each person entering the club, who is dropping off and picking up (please notify us who is picking up your child if it is not a parent – we are required to get a phone number of the person for contact tracing purposes. Parents are welcome to briefly come in and conduct business then must wait outside for the child.
Cost:
Club Members $175.00
Non-Members $200.00
Prepay 30 days in advance and save $25.00
Register online by clicking below
Pre-Competitive Summer 2020 Camp
July 13 – 17, 2020
Mon – Friday 9 a.m – 12 noon
Must be in the Pre-Competitive class or by coach recommendation.
Focus is on getting back into shape, boosting skills, technique and learning to compete, preparing to compete in the club, and for those ready in the fall, starting to compete regionally outside the club.
Drills, bladework, distance control, motivation, mental strength preparation, active competitiveness, opponent analysis, nutrition, etc. are all part of this camp. Learn to use electric gear and get accustomed to referee calls.
Bring a water bottle and a snack. Wear a loose comfy t-shirt and athletic shoes.
Must be in the Pre-Competitive class and have complete practice gear (chest protector, glove, masket, jacket, knickers and cords) or by coach recommendation.
Camp will follow safety guidelines and use physical distancing. All students must arrive using face covering/mask
Due to Covid guidelines, no spectators or visitors allowed during camp including parents. We take and note the temperature of each person entering the club, who is dropping off and picking up (please notify us who is picking up your child if it is not a parent – we are required to get a phone number of the person for contact tracing purposes. Parents are welcome to briefly come in and conduct business then must wait outside for the child.
Cost:
Club Members $175.00
Non-Members $200.00
Prepay by June 22, 2020 and Save $25.00
Register online by clicking the button below
Competitive 1 Hi Performance Summer Camp
August 10 – 14, 2020
Mon – Friday 9 a.m – 3:50 p.m
Must be in the Competitive 1 class or by coach recommendation.
Focus is on getting back into shape, boosting skills, technique and learning to compete, preparing to compete in the club, and for those ready in the fall, starting to compete regionally outside the club.
Drills, bladework, distance control, motivation, mental strength preparation, active competitiveness, opponent analysis, nutrition, etc. are all part of this camp. Learn to use electric gear and get accustomed to referee calls.
Bring a water bottle, snack, and lunch. Wear a loose comfy t-shirt, workout clothes, athletic shoes and bring full practice and electric gear. Possible field trip midweek in walking distance.
Must be in the Competitive 1 class and have complete practice and electric gear (chest protector, glove, masket, jacket, knickers, lame, sword, cords) or by coach recommendation.
Camp will follow all Covid-19 safety guidelines and use physical distancing. All students must arrive using face covering/mask.
Cost:
Club Members $375.00
Non-Members $475.00
Prepay by Jul 10, 2020 and Save $25.00
Register online by clicking the button below
Hi Performance Comp. 2 Summer Camp
August 3 – 07, 2020
Mon – Friday 9 a.m – 3:50 p.m
Must be in the Competitive 2 class, over 13 with 3+ years competition experience or by coach recommendation.
Focus is on preparation for the upcoming tournament season. Intense training camp with morning fitness daily (the key to injury prevention and the ability to execute physically). Footwork, distance control, motivation and mental strength training. Critical thinking and decision making, bladework drills, active competitiveness, opponent analysis, etc. Afternoon focus on electric bouting situations, nutrition, recovery. Get inspired and prepared and in shape for the upcoming fall regional, national and collegiate NCAA competitions.
This is a high intensity high performance camp where athletes will be pushing themselves to achieve their goals. Even you are not a nationally competitive fencer this camp can take your skills to the next level.
Possible field trip midweek.
Must have full electric gear. Bring a water bottle, snack and lunch. Have work out clothes for morning fitness sessions including change of shoes.
Camp will follow all Covid-19 safety guidelines and use physical distancing. All students must arrive using face covering/mask. Minor age participants must have a written permission slip to leave the premises for the lunch break. Anyone leaving the camp for the lunch break is on their own responsibility.
Cost:
Club Members $375.00
Non-Members $475.00
Prepay by July 7, 2020 and Save $25.00
Register online by clicking the button below
