Youth Sports Camps
LEARN TO FENCE: Go from Zero to Zorro!!! "Learn to Fence" is a fun day camp that teaches beginning students the basics of modern sports fencing. Participants will learn the history and etiquette of fencing, as well as initial footwork and bladework. The week long camp will culminate in a fun competition using our Olympic style electric scoring equipment. (For boys and girls 7 to 14 years old.) **All Equipment Provided**
INTERMEDIATE FENCING: is a day camp for beginner to intermediate level fencers who wish to build on their knowledge. The emphasis in this class is improving form and technique through games and drills. Students will do more bouting as a way of learning tactics and applying their new skills. (For boys and girls 7 to 14 years old.)
KNIGHTS & CASTLES: This fun day camp teaches kids about life and warfare in Medieval Europe. Students will learn archery, fencing and build their own catapult. The camp will culminate in a fun “Robin Hood” style archery and fencing competition. The camp is taught by historian and fencing master Eric Holmgren. (For boys and girls 7
to 14 years old.) **All equipment provided**
COMPETITIVE CONDITIONING: This is a clinic designed to prepare intermediate and advanced fencers for the upcoming season. The conditioning games and activities are designed to help participants improve their strength, stamina, and quickness. Participants will also learn how to repair their equipment, learn about proper nutrition, and get a better understanding of fencing rules and refereeing. Plenty of time will be available for drills, bouting and the discussion of tactics. Fencers will be videoed and their movements and actions analyzed. (For boys and girls 9 to 16 years old).
EXPLORE ARCHERY: Explore Archery is fun and a perfect fit for youth archers of any ability wanting to get involved in the sport of target archery. If you are new to the sport of archery or a beginner archer looking for an introductory program to sign up for, Explore Archery has what you need to get started! Intermediate level archers will learn new skills, improve their form and prepare for competition. All archers will play exciting games and earn achievement awards. (For boys and girls 7 and older). **All Equipment Provided**