Manhattan Fencing Center - Fencing Camps and Clinics camp guide
Manhattan Fencing Center - Fencing Camps and Clinics
Fencing camps range from introductory youth instruction to separate competitive and elite training. Match the program to experience and weapon.
NYC youth page says 5–15; general youth page says 5–16—confirm placement
Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.
Age tracks
General youth options: Musketeer 5–7, Youth or Fencing & Chess 7–13, Teen 13–16; availability varies by location/week.
Year not statedManhattan location
15 West 37th Street, second floor; air-conditioned facility with elevators and electric fencing strips.
Year not statedAge discrepancy
Confirm the NYC upper age limit: campus page stops at 15, while the general youth page includes 16.
Year not statedMore practical details
2026 youth season
June 22–August 28; new fencers or those with under 24 months’ experience.
Equipment & chess
Youth camp includes necessary equipment; chess included most weeks. Competitive programs have different equipment requirements.
2026 informationAdvanced alternatives
2026 competitive camps include June 20–26 and August 24–28; August 27–31 elite saber requires C rating or above. These are not beginner youth camps.
2026 informationSources and last checked
Last checked 2026-09-23.
2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified · Published program requirements; see source years
Questions to ask the camp
- 2027 dates, camp tuition, daily hours, care, meals, cancellation rules, exact age placement and beginner week availability.