Northwestern Fencing Camps

Elite College Prep Camp 2024

New This Year!

We are offering TWO weeks of our Elite College Prep Camp!


Train with NCAA Varsity Coaches from:

Northwestern University

Denison University

University of Detroit-Mercy

Lawrence University

Wayne State University

Join us for a 5-day overnight camp to experience elite college-level training with top college coaches.

Train in the state-of-the-art Patten Gymnasium, featuring 16 Olympic-sized strips and air conditioning.

Evening sessions included talks on NCAA recruiting process, and the College Fencing Experience, among others. This is a 3 weapon camp!

Week One Dates: July 29 - August 2

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Week One Epee

Week One Foil

Week One Sabre

Week Two Dates: August 5 - August 9

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Week Two Epee

Week Two Foil

Week Two Sabre

Time:

9am-5pm Daily

with a one-hour lunch break from approx. 12:30pm-1:30pm.

Cost:

$1,000 for overnight (includes boarding and meals)

$700 for commuting

Boarding includes accommodations and meals from July 28 -August 2 for Week One, and from August 4th to 9th for Week Two. No boarding or meals will be available for those doing both weeks on the dates between the camps. For more information on boarding, please email wildcatfencingclub@gmail.com.

Open to any and all from sixth grade and above.

Competitive experience is strongly recommended.

(This camp is ideal for athletes who have been competing regularly and have been fencing for at least a year.)

Registration is open through May 30th, 2024, or while space is available. There will be 25 registration slots per weapon. In order for registration to be approved you must include which weapon you will fence at the camp. All registration information must be completed for registration to be accepted. After May 30th, any open slots will be released for all weapons to register. Room preferences and roommates are not guaranteed and are allotted as available, ordered by registration date.

When making your registration please use Master Card or Visa for payment (no AMEX).

Register here!

Refund Policy: Full refunds will be issued ONLY with written notice on or before May 30th. After May 30th, we cannot guarantee a refund due to administrative costs incurred. Please email wildcatfencingclub@gmail.com for refunds or camp questions.

Beginner Sabre Camps 2024

Experience the Olympic sport of fencing with Northwestern University’s beginner sabre camp! Led by members of our Varsity Team Coaching Staff, this camp will focus on the fundamentals of sabre fencing as well as overall motor skills development and physical fitness. This camp is Ideal for students who have never fenced before, while students with more experience are free to enroll. Participants can expect to learn the basic movements and ideas of sabre fencing and to engage in the fun and unique experience of partner sparring with a sword in a safe and controlled environment. Above all, everyone can expect to have fun and learn at the same time! 

Dates & Time:

June 17-21 | 9am-12pm or July 15-19 | 9am-12pm

Early Bird April 1st: $225

Regular Fee: $300

Payment: Please use Master Card or Visa (no AMEX)

Ages: Open to any and all ages 8-12

Refund Policy:

Beginner Sessions full refund will be issued if written notice is given on or before April 1st. After April 1st we cannot guarantee a full refund due to Administrative costs incurred.