AN INCREDIBLE SUMMER EXPERIENCE AWAITS!
Camp Schedule
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Pricing
We offer weekly groups for all levels, and new students receive 50% off their first day of camp! Plus, if you register before January 15, you can save $200 on each week of camp or purchase our Summer Gold Pass for just $2,500, allowing unlimited access to all summer day camps. Camps kick off at different locations, with our first session starting on the West Side of Manhattan and Stamford, CT on the week of June 9-13.
Camp Experience (Overview)
Our Summer Day Camps are the perfect place for beginners, intermediate fencers, and competitive youth and young teens to develop their skills in the sport of fencing.
Ages: 7-14
Levels: Beginner/Intermediate and Competitive: We have groups each week for beginner, intermediate and competitive fencers alike. Students with experience can make huge jumps in the summer and new students will get an incredible introduction into fencing and be ready for the season.
Timing: Our Summer Day Camps run Monday-Friday 10am-4pm with early drop off and late pick-up options available.
What They Need To Bring: Students need to bring lunch, a water bottle and snacks for the day.
Dress: Students need to wear athletic attire.
Student-Teacher Ratio: We run at an 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Location: We offer our Summer Day Camps at all 4 of our locations in Manhattan - East, Manhattan - West, Westchester Country and Stamford, CT
Summer Fencing Day Camps (Overview)
Our Summer Fencing Day Camps offer an exceptional experience for beginner, intermediate, and competitive fencers aged 7-14. With a carefully maintained 8-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio, campers receive personalized attention and are grouped by age and skill level to ensure appropriate challenges throughout the day.
At Tim Morehouse Fencing Club, one of the nation’s top-ranked fencing programs, our expert staff of Olympians and champions deliver an unforgettable summer camp experience. New students will learn the fundamentals of fencing through our fun, structured youth development system, which focuses on building confidence, sportsmanship, teamwork, coordination, and balance, while enhancing fine motor skills.
For competitive youth fencers, our camps offer a fun yet intensive environment focused on refining footwork, techniques, and strategies they can implement in tournaments for the upcoming season.
Join us for an exciting summer of fencing, skill-building, and personal growth at one of the best fencing programs in the country!
Top Benefits of Our Youth Fencing Summer Camps:
Fun and Engaging Activities: Campers enjoy a variety of games and fencing drills that make learning exciting while keeping the day fun and energetic.
Skill Development: Fencers of all levels will focus on building essential skills, including footwork, balance, and coordination, all in a supportive environment.
Friendly Competitions: Students participate in friendly bouting and team-based challenges, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and camaraderie.
Make New Friends: Camp is a great place for kids to meet fellow fencers, bond over shared interests, and form lasting friendships.
Competitive Preparation: For advanced students, our camp provides in-depth training in technique, strategy, and mental preparation to excel in tournaments.
Teamwork and Sportsmanship: Campers learn the importance of working as a team and supporting one another, building character both on and off the strip.
Let your child experience the joy of fencing at TMFC this summer!
locations
Manhattan (West Side)
210 West 91st NY, NY
New York, NY 10024
Manhattan (East Side)
235 East 49th
New York, NY 10017
Westchester (Port Chester, NY)
135 Pearl Street Port Chester, NY 10573
Port Chester, NY 10573
Connecticut (Stamford)
1 Blachley Road (At Chelsea Piers - CT)
Stamford, CT
Camp Schedule Overview
Most camps run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, but please check the specific week for any variations in timing. Below is a sample daily schedule and a weekly overview to give you an idea of what to expect.
Daily Schedule (Sample)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Welcome, Warm-Up, and Morning Games
10:30am-11:45am Building Fencing Skills
11:45am-12:15pm Fencing Skill Games
12:15pm-12:30pm Closing Game before Lunch
12:30pm- 1:15pm: Lunch and Social Games
1:15 pm - 2:00pm Post Lunch Activities and Mini-Lessons
2:00pm-2:30pm Electric Fencing Games
2:30pm-3:45pm Electric Fencing and Bouting
3:45pm-4pm: Camp Wrap-Up and Reflection
Weekly Overview
Monday (Welcome)
Introduction/Reinforcement of Basic Fencing Habits using collaborative and fun games.
A focus on footwork and blade technique, right of way and the basic fencing reads and reactions
Focus: ttack
Virtual training Games to develop physical coordination and build team camraderie
Advanced Lunge Game Tournament
Tuesday (Developing our Fencing Moves)
We work on the core fencing moves that students will use when they are fencing bouts including attacking off the line and utilizing 2nd intention
Wednesday (Putting Fencing Moves into Action)
Team Tournament Day – Build camaraderie with team challenges
Thursday: Fencing Drills, Blade Work, and More Electric Fencing
Friday: Camp Tournament & Medal Ceremony – Celebrate the week’s progress!
Private Lessons (Add-On)
Enhance your child's camp experience with Private Lessons. These one-on-one sessions offer personalized instruction, focusing on building core habits, techniques, and strategies to improve their overall fencing skills.