Build skills, boost performance, make new friends, and have fun!
Designed to take beginner, experienced, and competitive fencers to the next level, our full day camp includes lots of fun, lots of challenge and lots of fencing (of course!) This is a great place to begin your fencing journey at RIFAC.
- Recommended for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Club Team and, Youth Team foil and epee fencers, ages 9-15.
- Early drop-off starts at 8:45 am every day.
- Cost: $470, all equipment provided.
| Camp Type | Day / Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner, Experienced, Advanced, Competitive | Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm | July 13-17, 2026 |
| Beginner, Experienced, Advanced, Competitive | Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm | July 20-24, 2026 |
| Beginner, Experienced, Advanced, Competitive | Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm | July 27-31, 2026 |
Half-day camps are a great way to experience the same quality instruction of our full-day summer camp program in a condensed format.
- Recommended more for beginners and intermediate foil and epee fencers, ages 8-14
- Monday-Friday, 3 hours per day
- Cost: $295, all equipment provided
| Camp Type | Day / Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fencing + Russian Math | Mon-Thu, 12-4pm | Jun 22-25, 2026 |
| Beginner | Mon-Fri, 1:30-4:30pm | Jul 6-10, 2026 |
| Experienced | Mon-Fri, 1:30-4:30pm | Jul 6-10, 2026 |
These advanced camps are designed to take advanced and competitive fencers to the next level.
Camps include intense physical training and preparation, footwork and technical drills, tactical exercises and instruction, psychological preparation, and bouting with national junior and cadet fencers.
- HP I recommended for fencers ages 10-15. Perfect for Youth Advance Class students, Club Team and, all RIFAC Team levels. Cost: $470
- HP II recommended for fencers ages 12-18. Perfect for Junior Advance students, Club Team and, all RIFAC Team levels. Cost: $295
- Fencers should have their own equipment, including electric gear.
| Camp Type | Day / Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| High Performance Camp I (ages 10-15) | Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm | August 3-7, 2026 |
| High Performance Camp II (ages 12-18) | Mon-Fri, 1pm-4pm | August 10-14, 2026 |
Summer camp beginners develop a solid foundation of skills, while experienced fencers greatly improve performance. Using a wide range of bouting and fencing-specific games and drills, our programs develop coordination, concentration, self-esteem, resilience and integrity. By conquering physical and mental challenges, students build both confidence and technical proficiency.
New this summer! RIFAC is teaming up with the Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) for a unique half-day camp that combines strategy, logic, and focus. Students will explore how mathematical thinking connects to fencing- developing problem solving skills, tactical planning, and sharp decision making. Beginner and experienced fencers and math students welcome!
2026 Camp Recommendations for RIFAC Fencers
Beginner/Intermediate Fencers: 1-2 weeks of Full-day or Half-day camps
Advanced Class/Club Team Fencers: 2-3 weeks of Full-day or HP camps
Ask a RIFAC staff member for specific camp recommendations for your fencer!
National medalists, World Cup athletes, and local champions will be on hand to fence with and guide camp participants. Many past RIFAC summer camp participants have gone on to win regional and national medals; others now occupy top positions in the US Youth standings.
Camp spots fill up quickly. Register early to reserve your space! All students who register by May 1 receive a free camp t-shirt!
There is a 10% family member and multi-camp discount.
What to bring for all camps:
- Snack, lunch and 2-3 drinks/bottles of water.
- Shorts, sweatpants, and sneakers (students can wear shorts during footwork, stretching and fencing-related exercises and games).
- Beginners: All gear will be provided.
- Experienced Fencers: Bring all fencing gear. Gear is provided for experienced fencers who do not yet own their own.
A Sample Day at RIFAC Camp
Morning Session
- 9-10am: Warm-up, footwork, games
- 10-11am: Workshops/bladework
- 11-12pm: Structured bouting
Lunch 12-1pm Fencing videos/movie
Afternoon Session
- 1-2pm: Weapon-specific footwork practice and drills
- 2-2:30pm: Bladework
- 2:30-3:30pm: Fencing/tournament practice
- 3:30-4pm: Cool down/stretching
Designed to take beginner, experienced, and competitive foil and epee fencers to the next level, our full day camp includes lots of fun, lots of challenge and lots of fencing (of course!) This is a great place to begin your fencing journey at RIFAC.
- Recommended for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Club Team and, Youth Team foil and epee fencers, ages 9-15.
- Early drop-off starts at 8:45 am every day.
- Cost: $470, all equipment provided
| Camp Type | Day / Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner, Experienced, Advanced, Competitive | Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm | July 13-17, 2026 |
| Beginner, Experienced, Advanced, Competitive | Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm | July 20-24, 2026 |
| Beginner, Experienced, Advanced, Competitive | Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm | July 27-31, 2026 |
Half-day camps are a great way to experience the same quality instruction of our full-day summer camp program in a condensed format.
- Recommended more for beginners and intermediate foil and epee fencers, ages 8-14
- Monday-Friday, 3 hours per day
- Cost: $295, all equipment provided
| Camp Type | Day / Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fencing + Russian Math | Mon-Thu, 12-4pm | Jun 22-25, 2026 |
| Beginner | Mon-Fri, 1:30-4:30pm | Jul 6-10, 2026 |
| Experienced | Mon-Fri, 1:30-4:30pm | Jul 6-10, 2026 |
These advanced camps are designed to take advanced and competitive foil and epee fencers to the next level.
Camps include intense physical training and preparation, footwork and technical drills, tactical exercises and instruction, psychological preparation, and bouting with national junior and cadet fencers.
- HP I recommended for foil and epee fencers ages 10-15. Perfect for Youth Advance Class students, Club Team and, all RIFAC Team levels. Cost: $470
- HP II recommended for foil and epee fencers ages 12-18. Perfect for Junior Advance students, Club Team and, all RIFAC Team levels. Cost: $295
- Fencers should have their own equipment, including electric gear.
| Camp Type | Day / Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| High Performance Camp I (ages 10-15) | Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm | August 3-7, 2026 |
| High Performance Camp II (ages 12-18) | Mon-Fri, 1pm-4pm | August 10-14, 2026 |
A Sample Day at RIFAC Camp
Morning Session
- 9-10am: Warm-up, footwork, games
- 10-11am: Workshops/bladework
- 11-12pm: Structured bouting
Lunch 12-1pm Fencing videos/movie
Afternoon Session
- 1-2pm: Weapon-specific footwork practice and drills
- 2-2:30pm: Bladework
- 2:30-3:30pm: Fencing/tournament practice
- 3:30-4pm: Cool down/stretching
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