The Summer Fencing Camp is for fencers between the ages of 10 and 18, 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 (must 14 and older) 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.
All Weapons for Experienced Fencers
Session 1: July 13-17
Session 2: July 20-24
Sessions 1 & 2: All-Weapons Fencing Camp
Attention commuting campers: All campers meet by the sign „Summer 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 „Summer Fencing Camp” |
| 9:15-11:45 AM | Morning Practice |
| 11:45 AM-1:00 PM | Lunch Break (bring lunch or money for lunch) |
| 1:00-4:00 PM | Afternoon Practice |
Attention resident campers: check in at the dorm between 3-5pm the day before camp begins 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 at the Howard Dining Hall (Maseeh Hall) |
| 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 dorm |
| 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 at the Howard Dining Hall (Maseeh Hall) |
| 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:
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All campers meet by the sign „Summer 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 Summer Fencing Camp Enrollment
For more information, please contact Jarek Koniusz, Cambridge Fencing Center, LLC – Camp Director , Email: jarek@cambridgefencingcenter.com, Telephone: 857 205 0129
Summer Fencing Camp is open to any and all entrants, limited only by numbers, age, grade level, and/or gender