AFM Epee Summer Nationals Prep Camp with Italian National Team Members - Week 2 (for Y12 and up)

This year AFM Summer Nationals Preparation Camp features members of the Italian National Team members, all of whom are International and National medalists, medaling and winning World and European Championships, World Cups, and National Championships.

AFM Epee camp trains epee fencers to reach maximum performance towards the Summer National Championship in Portland, Oregon, Ohio. This week of the camp is designed for the fencers born on or eary 2014 (Y12 and older). For some activitie fencers will be divided by age and/or level.

Athletes will experience intensive immersion in fencing, honing specific techniques, strategies and tactics, in numerous drills and bouts and engaging in mental training for success. 

Coaches will work with participants to improve their fencing skills and provide constructive feedback on technique and on-strip strategies to help athletes adjust their game. 

Each athlete will be challenged to think critically and develop approaches and methods to improve their fencing performance and empower themselves in the national championship and their training afterward.

Epee fencers are invited to attend. The camp coaches will divide the group according to the skill level to provide maximum benefit to each group.

The camp will be conducted by the AFM coaches:

1. Carmine Carpenito - AFM Head Coach
2. Jean Michel Lucenay
3. Ruperto Gascon
4. Vivien Maya
5. Samuel Gallagher Pelletier

AFM Summer Nationals Preparation Camp includes:

� physical training and conditioning 

� intensive footwork, drills and developmental exercises

� coached open bouting

� bout tactics and strategy,

� fencing bouting with different tasks 

� fencing video reviews

Dates: Monday June 15 - Friday June 19, 2026

Camp Hours: 9am-4pm

Lunch: 12pm-1:30pm

Prices:

Regular Price ( until May 14, 2026) - $700 per week

Late Registration (May 14 - June 7, 2026) - $800 per week

Single Day:

$175 - Walk-ins if pre-registered, $200 - on site

Space is limited so early registration is required. If registration is full and the registration is closed, please send us an email to be put on a waiting list.

Location:

Academy of Fencing Masters - Sunnyvale Location

1269 Forgewood Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Unpaid registration is not considered completed. Registrants will have one day to complete their payment before their pre-registration will be canceled. Such canceled registrations will be charged as walk-ins on the first day of the camp for on-site daily fee.

Equipment:

Fencing exercises and bouts will be performed on electrical fencing equipment. Each camper should bring:

- 2 (or more) working weapons and body cords,

- fencing outfit (jacket, mask, gloves, underarm protector, good shoes, fencing knickers and long socks)

Cancelation and Refund Policy:

- if canceled before May 8, 2026 - $100 of the paid fees is not refundable

- if canceled May 8-31, 2026 - $200 non-refundable

- no refund or credit if canceled on or after June 1, 2026, for whatever reason (including medical). No exceptions.

- No refund or credit (including prorated) for unattended days

To request a refund, please send an email with your name and mailing address and the check will be sent within 3 weeks (per the refund schedule above based on the email's date)

If you have any questions please contact AFM at office@AcademyOfFencingMasters.com