Winter & Holiday Break Camps: Now Taking Interest
We're exploring additional short-session camps during upcoming school breaks, and we want to hear from you before locking in dates. If there's enough interest, we'll run camps during:
- Thanksgiving Break: November 23–25
- Winter Break, Session 1: December 21–23
- Winter Break, Session 2: December 28–30
These would follow the same structure as our summer camps, full days of coached instruction in a safe, well-supervised environment, scaled to fit a shorter school break.
If one or more of these dates works for your family, let us know and we'll follow up as soon as we've confirmed enough interest to move forward with a session.
→ Send us a message through our contact form to register your interest. Just let us know which dates work for you.
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Summer Fencing Camp: 2027 Dates Coming Soon
Our summer camp has become one of the best ways for a young athlete to discover fencing: full days of expert coaching, nutrition, and safety, all built around your child's development. We're finalizing dates and pricing for next summer and will announce registration as soon as they're confirmed. Details below on what to expect.
→ Send us a message through our contact form to be notified the moment registration opens.
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A Typical Camp Day
Every day is designed to balance focused training with fun, because young athletes learn best when they're engaged, challenged, and enjoying themselves.
- 8:30 a.m.: Before care opens (optional)
- 9:00 a.m.: Welcome, dynamic warm-up, and athletic conditioning
- 9:45 a.m.: Technical instruction: footwork, blade work, timing, and distance
- 10:45 a.m.: Hydration break and snack
- 11:00 a.m.: Tactical exercises and guided bouting
- 12:00 p.m.: Lunch (freshly prepared on-site, see below)
- 12:45 p.m.: Rest, recovery, and team-building activities
- 1:15 p.m.: Afternoon session: competitive games, team challenges, and live bouts
- 2:30 p.m.: Cool-down, daily review, and goal-setting for the next day
- 3:00 p.m.: Pickup
- Aftercare (optional, until 4:30 p.m.): Fencing games and team challenges
The schedule adapts as the week progresses. By day three, campers are applying what they've learned in real competitive scenarios. By the end of the week, every athlete, beginner or intermediate, will have measurably improved their skills, confidence, and understanding of the sport.
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What Your Child Will Learn
- Proper fencing stance, movement, and blade technique in épée
- How to read an opponent and think tactically under pressure
- Bout strategy, scoring, and competition etiquette
- The centuries-old traditions of fencing: the salute, sportsmanship, and mutual respect
- Focus, self-discipline, and composure, skills that transfer directly to the classroom and beyond
Our coaching approach is rooted in the belief that great fencers are built on great fundamentals, and that the most important development happens between the ears. Every session is structured to challenge your child physically and mentally in a supportive environment.
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Nutrition: Fueling Young Athletes
We take nutrition seriously. A young athlete's performance, focus, and recovery depend on what they eat, especially during intense training days.
Every camper receives a freshly prepared, chef-made lunch and snacks daily. Meals are designed with student athletes in mind:
- Balanced portions of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, and fresh vegetables
- Whole-food snacks for sustained energy between sessions: fresh fruit, nuts, and hydration
- No processed foods, no sugary drinks, no vending machines
- Meals prepared on-site each day to ensure freshness and quality
If your child has food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know at registration and we will accommodate them.
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Safety & Supervision
Your child's safety is our highest priority, before, during, and after every session.
All coaching and activities are led by FIE-certified coaches and teach in a Safe Sport Certified environment. Our staff maintains appropriate coach-to-student ratios throughout the day. First aid supplies are on-site, and coaches are trained in emergency response protocols.
Fencing itself is one of the safest sports available, statistically safer than soccer, basketball, and swimming. All weapons are blunted, and campers wear full protective gear, including masks, jackets, and gloves, during every drill and bout.
Parents are welcome to observe any session at any time. We maintain an open-door policy because transparency builds trust.
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What to Bring
Your child will need the following equipment each day:
- Fencing mask (FIE or CE certified)
- Fencing glove
- Fencing jacket
- Épée weapon
- Athletic shoes with non-marking indoor soles
- Comfortable athletic clothing to wear under the jacket
- Water bottle (refill stations available)
Don't have equipment yet? Contact us through our contact form, and we'll help you find the right gear before camp starts. We can recommend trusted vendors and advise on proper sizing.
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What's Included
- Up to 30 hours of elite coaching over the course of the week
- Instruction from two FIE-certified coaches at every session
- Freshly prepared chef-made lunch and athlete-focused snacks daily
- Structured warm-up, conditioning, and cool-down every day
- Before care and aftercare available
- Safe Sport Certified training environment
- End-of-week progress review for each camper
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Your Coaches
Yousef Alaghehband, FIE Master of Arms and International Olympic-Level Coach. Over 30 years of elite coaching across five continents. His students have earned 354+ medals in national competitions across Canada, Iran, Brazil, and China. A specialist in developing young talent from their earliest years through elite junior competition. Founder and former National Coach of the Canadian Para Fencing Team.
Christopher Vandaele, FIE Moniteur, Modern Pentathlete and Youth Specialist. A former modern pentathlete with a background in multi-discipline Olympic athletics. At PBFC, Christopher works primarily with beginners and younger fencers, helping new students build coordination, confidence, and a love for the sport from day one.
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Location
Camp location to be announced. More details to follow soon.
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The College Connection
Fencing is the #1 sport for college admissions. About 1 in 3 high school fencers goes on to fence in college, compared to roughly 8% in football and 6% in basketball. More than 30 top universities recruit fencers, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and Duke.
A summer camp is the perfect first step to discover whether fencing is the right fit for your child's athletic and academic future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this camp appropriate for complete beginners? Absolutely. Most of our campers have never fenced before. Our coaches are specialists in teaching young beginners from scratch.
What if my child has food allergies? Let us know during registration, and we will accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. All meals are prepared fresh on-site daily.
Can I watch my child during camp? Yes. Parents are welcome to observe any session. We maintain an open-door policy.
What happens if my child doesn't enjoy it? Contact us, and we'll work with you to find the right fit.
Is the camp indoors or outdoors? All training takes place indoors in a climate-controlled facility.
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Want to Be First to Know?
Registration for our next summer camp isn't open yet. Send us a message through our contact form and we'll notify you the moment dates and pricing are confirmed.
Questions in the meantime? Contact us through our contact form or call 561-240-7500.