INTERNATIONAL SUMMER EPEE FENCING CAMPS

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THE BIGGEST & BEST COMPETITIVE EPEE CAMP IN THE US

Our sleep-away fencing camps are ideal for ages 10 & up with at least 1 year of experience. We focus on intermediate and advanced competitive epee training led by world-class coaches from top colleges and clubs such as Slava Danilov (U Penn), Ahmed Abdallah (Duke), Sergey Danilov (St. John’s, Men’s Epee National Coach, NYFA), Romain Cannone (2020 Olympic and World Champion), Tim Svidnitsky (Toronto), Sorah Shin (Battle Born), Vlada Khavaldzhi (Rain City), Fiona Fong (Medeo), Vivien Maya (AFM), Camille Yettou (Belgium National Team), Fausto Buratti (Italian coach), Kirill Krasnianskyi (Ukrainian coach), Yury Mazur (Ukrainian Cadet National Team Coach), Misha Mokretsov (NYFA Head Coach, Owner & Founder), Yarik Ponomarenko (NYFA), Anton Dutchak (NYFA), Fayzulla Alimov (NYFA), Stefano Buratti (NYFA) and more.

Fencers come from around the world and across the country, including World and National champions, World team members, NCAA college athletes, and today’s best youth fencers. Many athletes join us from clubs such as Medeo, Windy City, Elite, and have come from Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, and UAE.  Top-ranked fencers are on staff to assist. Sanctioned tournaments will put campers’ skills to the test. All competitive fencers are encouraged to join us for the best epee camp in the country!

NYFA CAMPS INCLUDE

  • Option to attend 1, 2 or 3 ten-day sessions
  • 3 training sessions per day
  • Group lessons, footwork, drills
  • Supervised electric bouting
  • Conditioning exercises
  • Private lessons (6 free with 3 sessions, or for additional fee)
  • USFA-sanctioned tournaments
  • Camp shirt for every camper
  • 3 meals per day
  • Air-conditioned gyms
  • Recreational facilities: student activity centers/game rooms, tennis courts, athletic fields
  • Dorms: semi-private rooms; lounges/common areas; laundry machines
  • Hiking day trip
  • Rafting day trip (free with 2 sessions, or for additional fee)

SPECIAL OFFERS!

  • With 3 sessions, get 6 Private Lessons or the Rafting day trip for free
  • With 2 sessions, get the Rafting day trip for free

LOCATION

THE STORM KING SCHOOL, 314 Mountain Rd, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520 (google map) is just 60 miles north of NYC in Orange County. The 55-acre campus is situated on the shoulder of Storm King Mountain, overlooking the scenic Hudson River, and features facilities and amenities such as air-conditioned gyms, athletic fields, hiking trails, student activities center, semi-private rooms, dining hall, lounges and more. For medical care, there is a hospital within 3 miles. www.sks.org

HOW TO REGISTER

REGISTER
  1. Register with payment by credit card. Optionally, you may submit your registration first, then pay by Zelle or Venmo but payment must be received within 24 hours or your registration will become invalid. Instructions are included in the confirmation email. Checks are not accepted.
  2. Requirements are due July 3 for all sessions.
    Submit online here: CAMP REQUIREMENTS.   Please do not email documents. 
    1. Medical Form (pdf): completed and signed by parent and physician.
    2. Health Insurance card: copy both sides, valid for duration of camp.
    3. USA Fencing Membership card: copy both sides, valid for duration of camp. Required for all fencers including International (Access level minimum). Note: Annual memberships expire July 31 (Session 3 requires 2026-27 membership)
    4. MMR & Polio Immunization: provide 2 MMR and 4 Polio vaccination dates.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE & FEES PER SESSION

  • Zelle, Venmo: $1950 through April 1 / $2050 Apr 2-June 15 / $2150 June 16 or later
  • Card: $2018.25 through April 1 / $2121.75 Apr 2-June 15 / $2225.25 June 16 or later
  • Registrations must be paid within 24 hours to remain valid.
  • Early-birds may opt to register with $500 deposits if paid within 24 hours of registration. Early-bird remaining balances must be paid by May 31.
  • NYFA club members receive $100 discount per session.
  • Cancellation Policy:  If, for any reason, campers request cancellation, the standard refund policy applies:  If request to cancel is received by 6/20, NYFA credit will be issued for full amount paid. If cancelled 6/21-7/10, a $500 administration fee applies and NYFA credit will be issued for remainder of balance paid.  Note:  NYFA credit can be used for NYFA services only.  If cancelled 7/11 or later, all fees are non-refundable.  NYFA reserves the right to cancel a camp for any reason, in which case, refunds will be issued.

PRIVATE LESSONS

This is a very special opportunity to receive one-on-one training from top epee coaches. Lessons will be held during free periods so no group training is missed, therefore, availability will be limited.  Campers attending 3 sessions may request 6 free lessons (or free rafting). Others may request lessons for an additional fee. Sign-up and payment in advance is required and instructions will be emailed in updates to all registered campers.

WHITEWATER RAFTING

Rafting will take place on the last day of Session 1. NYFA members have been enjoying this activity for several years at a rafting outfitter in Pennsylvania and can vouch for the fun and safe time we’ll have. Campers attending 2 sessions may join rafting for free, campers attending 3 sessions may choose free rafting or free lessons. Others can participate for an additional fee, as space allows. Sign-up and payment in advance is required and instructions will be emailed in updates to all registered campers.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Fencing uniform in good condition: mask, plastron, glove, chest protector (females), jacket, knickers, fencing shoes or athletic shoes with white non-marking soles, 2 pairs of long socks
  • Fencing equipment: At least 3 working epee weapons, at least 3 body cords, extra blade
  • Exercise clothes: At least 9 t-shirts, 5 pairs of shorts, warm-ups/sweats, extra sneakers
  • Other clothes: warm clothes for night, sandals, swimsuits
  • New Rule: Long nails are prohibited due to risk of injuries
  • Toiletries: blister band-aids, soap, shampoo, deodorant, bug repellent, sunscreen, toothbrush, toothpaste
  • Bedding & towels: pillows, standard twin sheets, blankets, bath towels
  • Laundry detergent, laundry bag (laundry machines are free to use; no quarters needed)
  • Bottled water (water fountains are also available)
  • $100 cash suggested for possible weapon repairs and pocket money
  • Cell phones, ipads, etc. are allowed; however, campers are responsible for their belongings. NYFA will not assume responsibility for loss or damage to personal items.
  • Rafting information will be provided separately

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Click here for a printable flyer (PDF)