Summer 2021 Fencing Camps

Due to Cov-id Fencing Camps will be limited in participants. Please reserve early to save your space.

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.

These summer 2021 camps are a great way to boost skills, advance in tactics and knowledge of the sport. Stay in shape and keep active over the summer. Many of our students will be able to advance to the next level after the camp. Coaches have a great opportunity to spend a great amount of time with your child to see where they are at and what they need to progress, plus your child will have fun and be inspired with their coaches.

All our camp coaches are fully vaccinated.

Register now & save your spot. Camp size is LIMITED due to Oregon CoVid restrictions. Camp fees are refundable if camp is cancelled due to CoVid.

Beginner's Fencing Camp June 21 - 25, 2021

June 21 – 25, 2021
9 – 11:55 a.m (M-F)

Bring a water bottle and a light snack, must wear a face mask/covering.
Must be age 8 +. and in the beginners fencing class.

Fun warm up games focus on agility, co-ordination, flexibility, listening skills and focus. Learn and refine the basics of defense and attack skills. Drills for bladework, tactics and technique. Learn the right of way rules and vocabulary, not just the words but the actions.

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. COVID Safety guidelines are strictly followed.

Bring your own water bottle and a snack. Tightly fitting athletic shoes and face masks required. Club members are required to have their own glove and mask. Participant must wear a face mask to enter the club and participate in physical distancing

Cost:
Club Members $150.00
Non – club members $175.00

Pre-pay in full when you register 30 days in advance and save $25.00.
Register now to save your spot. Camp size is LIMITED due to Oregon’s CoVid restrictions. Camp fees are refundable if camp is cancelled due to CoVid.

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Advanced Beginner's Summer '21 Camps

Session 1: July 12 – 16, 2021

Session 2: Aug. 02-06, 2021

Both camps run from:
M-F 9:00 a.m – 11:55 a.m

Bring a water bottle and a light snack, must wear a face mask/covering.

Must be age 8 +. and in the Advanced Beginners class or by coach invitation. Full advanced beginner equipment required (own mask, glove, chest protector, jacket and fencing pants).

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 go well beyond the basics of defense and attack skills. More advanced drills for bladework, tactics and technique. Start to learn the variations of timing used in advanced tactics. The camp is very active, fun and a great chance to really boost technique and tactics.

Camp tournament on the last day along with an opportunity to use real competition light sabers for some fencing fun!

Camp participation is limited by current Oregon guidelines ! Register now to save your spot.

Learn from professional coaches of renowned PDX Fencing, in a fun, friendly environment. Camp size is limited. Covid safety guidelines are strictly followed. All camp coaches are fully vaccinated and practice full covid safety guidelines.

Cost:

Club Members $150.00
Non – club members $175.00

Two Sessions to Choose from:
Session 1: July 12 – 16, 2021 M-F 9-11:55 a.m
Session2: Aug. 02 – 06, 2021 M-F 9-11:55 a.m

Pre-pay in full when you register 30 days in advance and save $25.00 – space available. Register now to save your spot.

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. Full advanced beginner equipment required (own mask, glove, chest protector, jacket and fencing pants).

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Pre-Nationals 2021 Camps

Pre-Nationals High Performance Camp

June 21 – 25, 2021

1: 00 p.m – 4:30 pm Mon – Friday

Must be in the Comp. 2 Class or by coach recommendation.

Get Ready for Summer Nationals!!

Camp focus is on preparing to leave for Summer Nationals the following week. Intense focus on drills, preparation, mental strength, motivation and tournament preparation with electric fencing gear. Drills, bladework, distance control, motivation, focus, motor-skills, right of way rules and tactics etc. This is a great opportunity to push your own competitive level into tournament mode. Fitness include daily.

Must have full competition gear.

Bring a water bottle and a snack. Wear a loose comfy T-Shirt, tightly fighting athletic shoes (no open toes, no crocs, no sandals) work out clothes and fencing uniform.

Participant must wear a face mask to enter the club, participate in following all safety and Cov-id guidelines including physical distancing.

Due to Cov-id 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 $150.00
Non – club members $175.00

Prepay 30 days in advance and save $25.00

Pre-Competitive & Competitive 1 Summer 2021 Camp

Aug. 16 – 20, 2021

Must be in the Pre-competitive or Competitive Lev 1 class or by coach recommendation. Complete electric gear required. Bring a water bottle and snacks.

Focus is on getting back into shape, boosting skills, technique and improve competition skills. This is a pre-season preparation camp for the upcoming regional tournament circuit. Mental skills training will be part of camp. The competition season starts with the first tournaments in September. Students may be able to advance to the next level after this camp. This is a great chance to meet and mix with the Competitive Level 1 fencers. Coaches will assess the progress and level of each student individually through out the camp.

Daily fitness, drills, bladework, distance control, motivation, mental strength preparation, active competitiveness, opponent analysis, nutrition, etc. are all part of this camp. Use electric gear almost daily.

Bring a water bottle, and snacks. Wear a loose comfy t-shirt, workout clothes, athletic shoes and bring full practice and electric gear. Must wear a face mask and have all electric gear.

Must be in the pre-competitive or competitive level 1 class (or by coach recommendation) 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.

Coach Hector de La Torre will be leading the camp

Cost:

Club Members $150.00
Non – club members $175.00

August 16 – 21, 2021 9:00 am – 11:55 a.m M-F

Pre-pay in full when you register 30 days in advance and save $25.00 – space available. Register now to save your spot as camp size is limited due to Cov-id restrictions.

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Hi Performance Summer
2021 Camp

August 9 – 13, 2021

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 fitness daily (the key to injury prevention and the ability to execute physically). Deep practice footwork, distance control, motivation and mental strength training. Critical thinking and decision making, bladework drills, active competitiveness, opponent analysis, etc. Focus on electric bouting situations, nutrition, recovery. Get inspired and prepared and in shape for the upcoming winter. club, 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. Due to Covid Restrictions, we are not running the international home-stay program this summer. There is a motel in walking distance, and several excellent hotels less than a 5 min drive from the club.

Must have full electric gear. Bring a water bottle and snack. Have work out clothes for 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 any break. Anyone leaving the camp for a break is on their own responsibility.