We teach all 3 types of Olympic fencing: epee, foil, saber. Each week of camp focuses on one type of fencing.  There is no 'best' type to start with and skills learned for one translate to the other two. We strongly encourage students to take more than one week of camp and try more than one type of fencing, especially if they are interested in pursuing our ongoing fencing classes after camp. Summer camp is the time of year with the most opportunity for kids with no experience to try fencing. Students learn footwork, bladework, and fencing tactics in a fun and safe environment. In addition to drills and bouting they will participate in a variety of fencing activities and games to re-enforce the actions and strategies of fencing and to increase co-ordination and balance. This is an active camp, but fencing is not solely a physical sport and many kids enjoy the metal challenge it also has to offer.