For kids with no experience
There are 2 ways to start fencing: youth beginning fencing or summer camps. Summer camp is the time of year with the most opportunity. Fencing camp experience is the best way to become eligible for our ongoing fencing classes in the fall.
From now until summer camp we are offering free one time trials about once a month.
Youth Introductory Fencing Trial
Schedule
-Friday February 27th from 5:15 - 6:30 pm
For ages 8 - 12 years old
This class is offered about once a month until summer camp time.
Upcoming dates:
-Wednesday 3/25/26 at 4:00 pm, registration opens online 3/3
-Monday 4/20/26 at 5:00 pm, registration opens online 3/31
Description
This is a free one session class for kids with no fencing experience. A great place for kids to try out fencing without further commitment. This is for kids age 8 - 12 (and 7 year olds who will be 8 by summer camp time)
Space is limited and online registration is required. All the necessary fencing equipment is provided free of charge; students need only arrive in full-length pants and athletic shoes.
This introduction is free of charge and limited to one class per student. Students interested in continuing fencing can enroll in summer camp.
Registration
Cost: FREE
Youth Beginning Fencing, age 6-8
Schedule
Friday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Description
For students age 6 - 8 with no fencing experience. Students will learn the basics of fencing, including footwork, movement and technical skills in a fun, play based learning environment.
Class is once a week for the month and those enrolled can continue in the same time every month. This class is taught September - June.
Equipment
All fencing gear is provided and this class uses age appropriate plastic fencing equipment. Students should arrive in full-length pants and athletic shoes. No shorts, flip flops, boots, etc.
Registration
Monthly cost $170
This class is FULL. Please contact us to be on the waitlist.
Youth Beginning Fencing, age 8-10
Schedule
Friday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Description
For students age 8 - 10 with little or no fencing experience. Students will learn the basics of fencing footwork, bladework and bouting in epee.
Class is once a week for the month and those enrolled can continue in the same time every month. This class is taught September - June.
Equipment
All fencing gear is provided, students need only arrive in full-length pants and athletic shoes. No shorts, flip flops, boots, etc.
Registration
Monthly cost $170
This class is FULL. Please contact us to be on the waitlist.
YOUTH Advanced BEGINNING FENCING
SCHEDULE
There are 3 youth advanced youth beginning classes for age 8-11 with some expereince.
Foil/Saber: Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00
Foil: Thursday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Saber: Monday and Wednesday 4:30 - 5:40 pm
DESCRIPTION
For students with some experience.
Our ongoing youth beginning course is for fencers who have finished Youth Beginning Fencing, fencing camp or have experience elsewhere. This class reinforces basic fencing concepts and prepares students to participate in our intermediate or advanced programs. Students remain in the beginning class for several months, up to a year.
Equipment
Students are required to have at a minimum: glove, mask, underarm protector, chest protector and jacket. Additional pieces may be required as students progress.
REGISTRATION
Appropriate experience required. Please email us to inquire about enrolling in this program.
Monthly cost $170 for once a week classes
Monthly cost $250 for twice a week classes
Youth Intermediate and Advanced Fencing
Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Saber)
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Foil)
4:30 - 6:00 pm
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Fri)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Foil)
4:30 - 6:00 pm
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Fri)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Epee)
4:30 - 6:00 pm
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Fri)
Instructors
Paul Englund, Sarah Lippai, Nikita Sakhanenko
Equipment
Students in the intermediate and advanced classes are required to have all of their own fencing gear.
Description
Our ongoing youth fencing program for age 8 - 12 in foil, epee or saber fencing. Participants must have completed youth beginning fencing course, camps or have instructor approval. Each fencer focuses on epee, foil or saber and regularly participate in tournaments.
Registration
Fencers need approval of the coach to register for program. Please talk to your coach or contact us to inquire.
More Information
Although fencing is primarily an individual sport, kids develop a strong sense of teamwork during practice. Fencing is a co-ed sport where girls and boys have equal opportunity to excel, and children regularly defeat equally ranked adults.
Kids with no experience can learn to fence during the school year in youth introductory fencing, although spaces are limited. We offer these courses September to June as we are able to. There are many more opportunities for kids with no experience to learn to fence during summer camp.