Fencing camps in New York
Get ready to have the best summer ever! Sheridan Fencing Academy has summer fencing camps in Manhattan, Queens, and Westchester for kids as young as 7 and as old as 17.
Our weekly summer camps are a great way for kids to learn fencing—or improve the fencing skills they already have—in a way that’s exciting, engaging, and some of the most fun they’ll have all summer!
About our fencing camps
Our New York fencing camps are a fun, challenging, and enriching experience for fencers of all skill levels between the ages of 7 and 17. Fencing camp participants receive coaching and guidance from Sheridan Fencing Academy’s elite fencing coaches in a fun and safe environment. Our coaching philosophy focuses on making learning fun. We start with games and activities that engage and excite our students, which accelerates their learning of fencing techniques and skills.
We offer fencing summer camps in June and August, as well as winter camps, and camps during Spring Break. Our camps are an excellent option for parents looking for a fun and healthy summer camp, winter camp, or Spring Break activity for their kids each year. Sheridan Fencing camps are held at our Manhattan, Westchester, and Queens locations.
Our happy fencing campers
Our New York fencing camps are for kids between the ages of 7 and 17, and all skill levels. Beginners receive an introduction to the concepts, techniques, and athletic requirements needed to grow as a fencer. Intermediate and advanced fencers receive more in-depth training from our elite coaches.
Looking for a fun, healthy, and educational summer, winter or Spring Break camp option for your kid? Try a Sheridan Fencing Academy camp!
Winter fencing camp schedule 2024
Manhattan
(Upper East Side)
Ages: 7 to 17
Times: 9am to 2pm
Cost: $600
Dates: December 27-30
About the camp:
Located at our Manhattan fencing center, this summer camp is ideal for kids between the ages of 7 and 17. Learn the foundational concepts in fencing, techniques to train and grow in the sport, and meet new friends.
Westchester
(Mamaroneck)
Ages: 7 to 17
Times: 9am to 2pm
Cost: $500
Dates: December 27-29
About the camp:
Located at our Westchester fencing center, this summer camp is ideal for kids between the ages of 7 and 17. Learn the foundational concepts in fencing, techniques to train and grow in the sport, and meet new friends.
What to expect at fencing camp
Camp schedule
Winter fencing camp sessions run from 9am to 2pm. Our winter fencing camps run during the week between Christmas and New Years Eve.
We have summer fencing camp sessions running in June and August at our Manhattan location. Our Westchester and Queens locations have two sessions running in August. Additional camps are held during Spring and Winter Breaks.
Each day, fencers should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time. We start with some introductions and warmups, followed by a series of fun activities, drills, and training exercises.
What to bring
Every fencing camp participant should wear athletic shoes, socks, exercise clothing. Crocs, sandals, flip flops, or any other non-sport related foot ware are not permitted. Lunches and snacks should also be packed.
What your child will learn
At fencing camp, your child will learn the basic concepts of the sport and build up the foundational techniques and skill-sets of a fencer. Each session builds incrementally on the previous ones, focusing on creating a fun and engaging environment for all of our campers. This includes activities, games, and drills to build our students’ confidence, sportsmanship, teamwork, coordination, balance, and strength. All of this is done in a warm and welcoming environment that exposed your child to the joys and challenges of the sport of fencing.
Our fencing facilities
Sheridan Fencing Academy has three fencing club locations in the New York City area, in Manhattan, Westchester and Queens. All locations include multiple full-length fencing strips, amenities like changing rooms, areas for parents to watch their children practice, and all of the equipment your kids will need to get started in the sport.
Fencing camp FAQs
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Fencing camp is a unique, fun, and inspiring experience for your child. It teaches them the foundational concepts and athletic requirements for the sport of fencing, and does so in a warm and inviting environment. Fencing camp participants make new friends, learn fun and challenging new concepts, and are exposed to a exciting and unique sport that offers significant opportunities for growth and development.
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Sheridan Fencing Academy runs summer fencing camps, spring break camps, and winter fencing camps. Specific dates change each year. Check this page for more details.
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Our fencing camp activities blend fun games with formal training to both engage and excite participants, and teach them the foundations of the sport. This includes warmup games and team building exercises, footwork and basic fencing drills, coordination and conditioning exercises, and more.
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A typical day at fencing camp includes a welcome and warmup session at 9am. This is followed by a series of exercises that are aimed to develop various fencing skills in a fun and engaging manner. This includes coordination, conditioning, footwork, and basic fencing techniques.
Fencing camp participants will have lots of time to socialize with their peers throughout the day, including during training sessions, during breaks, and over lunch at the fencing facility.
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Every fencing camp participant should wear athletic shoes, socks, exercise clothing. Please avoid wearing Crocs, sandals, flip flops, or any other non-sport related foot ware. We also recommend sending a water bottle, lunch food, and small snacks for your child to eat during breaks.
