The MIT Summer Fencing Camp is for fencers between the ages of 12 and 20, and offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about competitive fencing from world-class coaches while immersed in the most creative academic environment in the world — Cambridge, Massachusetts, home of MIT and Harvard University.

All campers will be using ultra modern MIT athletic facilities during practices and residents will be staying at the multiple award-winning student dorm, Simmons Hall – http://simmons.mit.edu/ 

During our camp's practices, we will be focusing on general fitness, fencing footwork, and a variety of techniques for offensive, defensive, and preparatory actions. Then, we will apply those elements in fragments of bouts, bouts with assignments, and free bouting. Individual lessons are included. All this will improve the technical and tactical aspects of your fencing and will significantly contribute to your preparation for the new season.

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Session 1: July 23-27

Session 2: July 30-August 3

 

 Session 3: August 6-10

 

To reserve a spot go to MIT Summer Fencing Camp Enrollment.

 

 

 

Sessions 1 & 2: All-Weapons Fencing Camp

Attention commuting campers: All campers meet by the sign "MIT Fencing Camp" located in front of the entrance to the Z-center by the Kresge Parking lot (please see the attached Google map). Parents/guardians are asked by MIT administration not to drop campers at the Vassar Street Entrance for safety reasons. Thanks a lot in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

 

Commuter Daily Schedule

9:00 AM All campers meet by sign "MIT Fencing Camp" 
9:15-11:45 AM Morning Practice
11:45 AM-1:00 PM  Lunch Break
1:00-4:00 PM Afternoon Practice

Attention resident campers: During the day before the camp begins, check in at the dorm between 1-5pm and meet for dinner at 6pm in the dorm’s lobby.

 

Resident Camper Daily Schedule

7:30 AM Wake Up
8:00 AM Campers meet coach/counselor in the dorm's lobby and walk to the MIT (campers should take their practice equipment with them)
8:15 AM Breakfast in the MIT Student Center
9:15-12:00 PM  Morning Practice
11:45 AM-1:00 PM              Lunch Break
1:00-4:00 PM Afternoon Practice
6:00 PM Dinner and back to the hotel for rest
10:00 PM Bed Check | Lights Out

LAST DAY of CAMP

7:30 AM Wake Up
8:00 AM

Campers meet CFC coach/counselor in the dorm's lobby and walk to the MIT

(campers should take their luggage with them from their rooms and store it in the dorm's storage area before check out time - they will be assisted by the CFC staff)
8:15 AM Breakfast in the MIT Student Center
9:15 AM-12:00 PM                         Last practice & fencing tournament
12:15 PM Lunch and camp adjourns; coach/counselor will walk with the campers back to assist with picking up luggage.

 

Equipment: Each fencer must bring his/her own WORKING fencing equipment:

  • electric mask
  • weapons (2 minimum)
  • jacket
  • underarm protector
  • knickers
  • chest protector (required for female participants)
  • glove
  • body cords (2 minimum)
  • mask clip (sabre only)
  • lame
  • shorts
  • t-shirts
  • shoes
  • socks
  • towels
  • water bottle
  • warm-ups (optional)
  • protective cups for boys

 

Session 3: Sabre for Beginners Fencing Camp

This camp is intended to provide participants with the fundamentals of sabre fencing, including footwork, bladework, bouting, and refereeing. It will allow students to develop the ability to analyze a fencing bout, and promote creativity in applying acquired skills in the camp’s tournament.

Teaching Methodology: The practices during our camp will use a combination of lecture, demonstration, group exercises and partner drills.

Equipment: All the necessary fencing gear will be provided. Participants will be asked to bring athletic shoes, shorts, long sweat pants, t-shirts, a towel, and a water bottle.

 

Below is the camp's general schedule:

9:00 AM All campers meet by the sign "MIT Fencing Camp"
9:15-11:45 AM Morning Fencing Practice
11:45 AM-1:00 PM    Lunch Break (lunch or money for lunch)
1:00-4:00 PM Afternoon Fencing Practice

 

All campers meet by the sign "MIT Fencing Camp" located in front of the entrance to the Z-center by the Kresge Parking lot (please see the attached Google map). Parents/guardians are asked by MIT administration not to drop campers at the Vassar Street Entrance for safety reasons. Thanks a lot in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

To reserve a spot go to MIT Summer Fencing Camp Enrollment  

For more information, please contact Lee Shin, Cambridge Fencing Center Director of Programs, Email: lee-shin@cambridgefencingcenter.com, Telephone: 617.694.9149