Down East School of Fencing Summer Camp
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Registration closes August 26, 2026 — in about 9 days
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Down East School of Fencing is offering a new summer fencing camp for current DESF members and other local fencers attending DESF fencing instruction. Other local fencers may be eligible by request.
Down East School of Fencing Summer Fencing Camp
August 26 (Wednesday) to August 29 (Saturday)
Down East School of Fencing is offering a new summer fencing camp for current DESF members and some other local fencers attending DESF fencing instruction. Other local fencers may be eligible by request and approval, however camp slots are limited. The camp is designed to assist DESF participating fencers to prepare their skills for the 2026-2027 competitive fencing season, and to have an enjoyable fun experience together.
Please contact us to inquire about eligibility:
Let us know what weapon(s) you would like to train. The camp is not for those who have never taken fencing instruction. Contact DESF at 207-974-8461 (text) /desfcg@aol.com to inquire about learning how to fence for the first time. Fencers eligible must have had fencing instruction and have their own fencing gear. When pre-registering, add you phone # and email for us to contact you with any questions and correspondence regarding the camp.
Camp Fees:
$250.00 - 4 Days (4 hrs. each day) - Complete Camp
$65 - 1 Day (4 hrs.)
Please pay fees before or when you arrive at the camp. You may pay by check, cash or PayPal. Write checks payable to DESF.
Camp Schedule:
Attached to the confirmation of your pre-registration is a PDF copy of the daily schedule.
The Verona Fencing Studio will be open by 12 PM each day. Please arrive before the time of your camp in order for the camp to start on time and for us to direct your parking if necessary. The timeframes of the schedule will include short breaks after each module.
Camp Fencer Group Times:
The Camp will be divided into two groups of fencers: 1. Teens (ages 12 – 16 years or age and attending DESF fencing classes) and 2. Adults and experienced competitive teens attending competitive DESF training classes and lessons. .
Teen Group (Ages 12 - 16) - 1:00 - 5:00 PM (Wednesday to Friday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Saturday)
Adult/Advanced Teens - 5:00 - 9:00 PM (Wednesday to Friday) 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Saturday)
Daily Schedule Module Summary:
Each day, fencers will attend modules each hour in Conditioning (developing fencing-specific athletic strength, flexibility, speed, coordination and agility), Footwork (developing footwork initiative, speed, agility, rhythm, tempo, preparation and responsiveness), Bladework (developing handwork initiative, speed, timing, preparation and responsiveness), Bouting (developing tactical decision-making and maintaining technical control while fencing).
1. Warm-ups and Conditioning
2. Footwork
3. Bladework
4. Fencing Bouting & Cool-down
Daily Themes:
Each day’s training will focus skills on a particular fencing training theme: Technique (proper execution of actions), Preparation (setting up conditions to perform planned actions, controlling distance and timing), Tactics (understanding strategies for fencing opponents), and lastly Bouting under tournament or team conditions.
August 26 (Wednesday): Technique
August 27 (Thursday): Preparation
August 28 (Friday): Tactics
August 29 (Saturday): Tournament
Equipment:
You must have your own fencing equipment for this camp.
Please bring: All your own electric and non-electric fencing equipment, water bottles, snacks, notebooks.
Venue Location:
Down East School of Fencing
Verona Island Studio
19 West Side Drive
Verona Island, ME 04416
Notes: The Verona Island Fencing Studio is an airconditioned facility. Changing room is limited to an outdoor portable restroom, so changing before you arrive for the day is recommended. Please be vigilant of wildlife when driving in and out of the property. There are many deer and turkeys on the island ranging around. Due to limitations of space in the fencing room, any spectators may need to observe from the ends of the fencing room near or on the stairwell.
Parking:
Arrive somewhat early for parking. Parking is available around the Verona Island Studio loop driveway. If at all possible, try to pull to the side of the driveway onto the grass to allow for other cars to pass on the loop, but take care not tip your car as some sides of the driveway have a steep shoulder. We will be outside to direct parking. Additional special parking will be set up next door at 21 West Side Drive if needed.
Please check here before the camp for any changes or additional information about the camp.
Contact:
John Krauss
Fencing Master
Down East School of Fencing
207-974-8461 (cell/text)
desfcg@aol.com
Refund requests are handled at the discretion of the tournament organizer. Contact the organizer directly for refund inquiries.