Summer Fencing Camps 2009

Email questions to: fencingbuffalo@roadrunner.com
Please register from the web site

Camps for BEGINNERS:
Kids (ages 6-9) | Young Blades (ages 10-13) | High School (ages 14-17)

Camps for ADVANCED Fencers:
Young Blades (ages 10-13) | High School (ages 14-17)

The Fencing Center of Buffalo will again run its annual Summer Fencing Camps in 2009! These HALF-DAY Fencing CAMPS, designed for beginners as well as more experienced fencers, offer students an intensive 5-day experience in Classical French style Fencing, as well as exposure to electrically-scored Sport Fencing. Each Camp is a complete learning experience. The camps run Monday to Friday, beginning in July.

Class size is limited - All fencers MUST Pre-Register. ALL fencers who Pre-Register AND Pre-Pay at least 30 days prior to the camp START DATE will receive a FREE Fencing Camp T-shirt!

Cost for the 5-day camp:
WEEKLY CAMP FEE(9AM-Noon or 1-4 PM) - $100
PAYMENTS: Checks and Money Orders accepted until 14 days prior to the camp START DATE, after that, payment is CASH ONLY. No credit cards accepted.
REFUNDS: Registration fees, less a $25 processing fee, will be gladly refunded until 30 days prior to the camp START DATE. Between 30 days prior to the camp, and the camp START DATE, there will be a $50 late cancellation fee charged to the amount refunded. Absolutely NO REFUNDS after CAMP STARTS.

EARLY DROP-OFF

For all Summer Camp times listed, EARLY DROP-OFF (up to 1 hour prior to camp START TIME) or LATE PICK-UP (up to 1 hour AFTER camp END TIME) may be arranged at additional cost.

Cost for EARLY DROP-OFF is $10 per each day or $40 for the week. Cost for LATE PICK-UP is $10 per each day or $40 for the week, and is IN ADDITION TO THE COST for EARLY DROP-OFF.

Please make these special arrangements directly with the FCB Director.

Camp size is limited.

ALL STUDENTS MUST Register for Camps Beforehand.

KIDS Fencing Camp (Beginners)

Ages 6-9
This camp will introduce the new student to the basics of fencing: How to move, attack & defend, using a safety (foam) sword. Activities will include paired drills and fencing against the instructor & assistants, as well as games to improve agility and eye-hand coordination. Focus will be on correct form, footwork, and having FUN! All equipment provided.

Note: For those parents seeking a FULL-DAY camp experience, there are day care facilities in the same building as the Fencing Center.

HALF-DAY Camp ONLY

Morning Session: August 10-14, 9AM-12PM (Registration closes 8/3)

Afternoon Session: August 10-14, 1-4PM (Registration closes 8/3)

Young Blades Fencing Camp (Beginners)

Ages 10 to 13
This camp will introduce the new student to the basics of fencing: How to move, attack & defend, using the Foil. Activities will include paired drills and fencing against other students, as well as judging bouts. Focus will be on correct form, footwork, and the fundamentals. All equipment provided.

HALF-DAY Camp ONLY

Morning Session: July 13-17, 9AM-12PM (Registration closes 7/6)

Afternoon Session: July 13-17, 1-4PM (Registration closes 7/6)

High School Fencing Camp (Beginners)

Ages 14 to 17
This camp will introduce the new student to the basics of fencing: How to move, attack & defend, using the Foil. Activities will include paired drills and fencing against other students, as well as judging bouts. Focus will be on correct form, footwork, and the fundamentals. All equipment provided.

HALF-DAY Camp ONLY

August 24-28, 9AM-12PM- (REGISTRATION CLOSES 8/17)

Young Blades Camp (Advanced)

Ages 10-13
This camp is for fencers with some prior experience. Students must be graduates of a Beginner Class/Camp, and have permission from the instructor. This camp will pick up where Beginner Training left off . . . Skills will include: Compound Attacks, Attacks on the Blade, and more advanced footwork. Students will be fencing, judging and directing from Day 1.
Fencing Equipment provided.

HALF-DAY Camp ONLY
August 24-28, 1-4PM - (REGISTRATION CLOSES 8/17)

What to Bring With You to Beginner Fencing Camp
- Snacks / Lunch / Beverages (these are NOT provided by the FCB)
There are vending machines in the building and Gatorade & Bottled Water are available for sale on the premises)
- Water Bottle (FCB Water Bottles are available for $6)
- Small hand towel
- T-shirt & shorts
- Long-pant sweats or knickers (sweats or jeans are o.k.) no cargo pockets
- Sneakers, all-courts (no flip flops or sandals)

IMPORTANT: gentlemen MUST bring a cup (athletic protector) or they will NOT be permitted to train

High School Fencing Camp (Advanced)

Ages 14-17
This camp is for experienced fencers ONLY. Students must be graduates of an Intermediate Class/Camp, and have permission from the instructor. This camp will focus on intense footwork, fast blade work, and bouting. The students will gain a lot of experience fencing, judging & directing bouts. Focus will be on Fencing, Fencing, Fencing, both the mental and physical game.
This year's camps are all 2-day FOIL, SABRE, or EPEE-specific.
We will also spend some time on USFA Rules and armoury workshops as part of camp.
Students MUST have their own fencing equipment.

FOIL CAMP:

FULL-DAY CAMP
July 20-21, 9 AM-4 PM
(REG closes 7/13)

SABRE CAMP:

FULL-DAY CAMP
July 22-23, 9 AM-4 PM
(REG closes 7/13)

EPEE CAMP:

FULL-DAY CAMP
July 24, 9AM-4PM & July 25,9 AM-2 PM
(REG closes 7/13)

NEW FORMAT:

Fencers May choose the mini-camps that suit them best or take the entire week!
MONDAY & TUESDAY - FOIL CAMP

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY - SABRE CAMP

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - EPEE CAMP

COST is $100 per 2-DAY Camp or $250 for the entire WEEK.

What to Bring With You to Advanced Camp
- Fencing equipment required
- Electric fencing equipment (if you have it)
- Water bottle
- Small towel
- T-shirt & shorts
- Long-pant sweats or knickers & long socks (no fencing in shorts)
- Fencing sneakers, all-courts, etc.
- Lunch (this is not provided by the FCB)

IMPORTANT: Gentlemen - athletic protector, Ladies - chest plate protector

Summer Fencing Camps 2009 Email questions to: fencingbuffalo@roadrunner.com Please register from the web site