Take a look at:
U Penn

2006 Junior Fencing Camp

July 23- August 5, 2006


Its coached by Dave Micahnik!

Cheers! ~CLF

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Subject: USFA Newsletter: Camps!!!
Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 01:58:10 -0600
From: US Fencing Association <fencing_news@...>
To: clfrench@...





US Fencing Association
News Blast

In this issue, you'll read:
About this Issue <#content67>
Atlantic Fencing Club <#content65>
Bluegrass Fencers' Club <#content49>
Candlewood Fencing Center <#content46>
Dallas Fencers Club <#content44>
Fencers Club <#content40>
Fencers Club - Coaches Clinic <#content41>
Fencing Academy of Nevada <#content61>
Fencing Academy of South Jersey <#content55>
Fencing Institute of Texas <#content48>
Front Range Fencing Club <#content58>
Indysabre <#content63>
Knights of Siena Fencing Academy <#content43>
Lucchetti Fencing USA <#content54>
Medeo Fencing Club & School <#content42>
National Fencing Academy <#content53>
New Amsterdam Fencing Academy <#content51>
Rising Stars Fencing Academy <#content62>
Rochester Fencing Club <#content57>
Sankofa Sabre <#content52>
South Denver Fencing Academy <#content60>
South Shore SaEF Fencing Clubs <#content59>
Team Tass <#content47>
The Fencing Center of San Jose <#content56>
Touché Fencing Club <#content50>
University of Pennsylvania <#content66>
Women's Epee National Coach <#content45>

***************About This Issue************

The USFA does not endorse any specific camp. The camps are listed here
as a membership benefit for our member clubs. Please contact the club
hosting the camp with questions.

Camps are listed in alphabetical order by club name.

This email will be sent out again in mid-May with changes and additions
(if any)

Clubs - not listed? Want to be? You can have your summer ad listed here
free of charge (to all current USFA member clubs and universities).
Please send your camp ad to programs@...
<mailto:programs@...> for inclusion in the mid-May issue.

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***************2006 Summer Camps at the Atlantic Fencing Club***************

30 Hwy 34 (Colts Neck Shopping Center), Colts Neck, NJ 07722

For beginner and competitive fencers in all three weapons:

June 26 - 30

July 10 - 14

August 21 - 25

Daily activities 9 AM to 3 PM Mondays through Friday.

Two sessions per day:

warm-up; conditioning training and stretching; footwork; partner drills;
bouting; one private lesson per day; tactical analysis; refereeing;
competition

Lunch break at 11:30 AM * Lunch will be provided at the nearby restaurant

For sign up go http://atlanticfencing.com - News & Events



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***************Bluegrass Fencers' Club***************

Bluegrass Fencers' Club Summer Nationals Prep Camp for Foil and Epee

June 14-18 at Eastern Kentucky University- Richmond, KY
Instructor: Maestro Amgad Khazbak - former head coach of the Egyptian
national team. Coach Khazbak has over 30 years experience in fencing,
both as a competitor and a coach. Lee Kiefer, one of Coach Khazbak's top
fencers in KY, just won the Y12 women's foil event and placed third in
the Y14 women's foil event at the NAC in Sacramento.
Fee: full 5 days- $250; afternoons/evenings only- $125; weekend only-
$100; evenings only- $15 per evening. College student discount
available. Call for details.
Contact: Coach Khazbak 859-420-5803 or Dr. Marcia Pierce 859-661-2332

Bluegrass Fencers' Club Youth Summer Camp

Ages 8 - 16 Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
July 31- August 4 at Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, KY
Instructor: Maestro Amgad Khazbak - former head coach of the Egyptian
national team. Coach Khazbak has over 30 years experience in fencing,
both as a competitor and a coach. Lee Kiefer, one of Coach Khazbak's top
fencers in KY, just won the Y12 women's foil even and placed third in
the Y14 women's foil event at the NAC in Sacramento.
Fee: $200
Contact: Coach Khazbak 859-420-5803 or Dr. Marcia Pierce 859-661-2332

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***************Candlewood Fencing Center***************
It's escrime!
272 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810
T: 203-778-0808 F: 203-778-0026
E: info@... <mailto:info@...>
W: www.candlewoodfencing.com <http://www.candlewoodfencing.com%20>
10th ANNUAL SUMMER INTENSIVE FENCING CLINIC 2006
July 17-22 (New fencers)
July 24-29 (Intermediate -advanced fencers)
July 31-August 5 (Intermediate -advanced fencers)

Coaches include:
Orest and Oleg Stetsiv, Tom Ciccarone, Alex Fotiyev, Alek Ulanovskiy,
Serge Gritsaev

Log on and visit the Summer Intensive page
Host families available upon request



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***************Dallas Fencers Club Summer Camps - Dallas, Texas
***************

Register now for the Summer Fencing Camps! Nationally acclaimed fencing
coach, Waldek Czaja, is offering camps for beginner fencers, ages 6 and up.

Two camp dates to choose from: May 29th - June 2nd or July 17th - 21st

Cost: $175 Class size is limited, Click here for the pre-registration
form <http://www.dallasfencers.com/camp.html>

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***************Fencers Club***************

11th Annual Fencers Club Summer Training Camp
At Kutsher's Sports Academy, Monticello, NY. All weapons; excellent
facility; Internationally recognized coaches will provide the highest
level of instruction available in the world: Y.Gelman, S.Isayenko,
M.Petin, M.Shimshovich, V.Stankovich, S Danilov and etc.

The program includes 3 daily training session, competitions, general
physical and special fencing conditioning, tactical seminars and video
analysis.

Notable Camp Alumnae: Emma Baratta, Jed Dupree, Keeth Smart, Jason
Rogers, Tim Morehouse, Ivan Lee, Dagmara Wozniak, Caroline Vloka, Tim
Hagamen, Ban Bratton, Daniel Kellner, Jon Tiomkin & etc.

August 15 - August 26, 12-day session. Enrollment is limited. All
information on www.manhattanfencing.com
<http://www.manhattanfencing.com> or contact Yury Gelman (917) 304-5215



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***************Fencers Club - Coaches Clinic***************

Saber coaches clinic

During the Fencers Club Summer Training Camp Yury Gelman offer Sabre
Coaches Clinic for any HS, NCAA and club coach who wants to learn or
improve his/her knowledge in sabre coaching. This clinic is for beginner
and intermediate level. August 20th - 22nd 2006. All information can be
found on www.manhattanfencing.com <http://www.manhattanfencing.com>.
Yury Gelman, is the two time Olympic Coach for the United States (Sydney
and Athens), National Men's Sabre Coach, and Head Fencing Coach for NCAA
Champion St. John's University (2001).

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***************The Fencing Academy of Nevada***************

Pre-National Training Camp, June 19-23, 2006 (9am-4pm)
Provides fencers with intensive, competition-level training in
foil, epee or saber with emphasis on preparation for the
2006 Summer Nationals. 5 day camp...........$475.00

* Maitre Yves Auriol - 4-time Olympic Team Coach

17 year Head Coach University of Notre Dame

* Assistant coaches
o Susan Jennings - Columbia University graduate

4-time All-American
U.S. National Women's Foil Team
National and International competitor
Top 8 Nationally Ranked inWomen's Foil
(1996-2000, 2003, 2004)

o Nicolae Diaconescu - Romanian Pentathlete 2000 Sydney Olympics

Gold/Silver/Bronze medalist in the Modern
Pentathlon and Men's Epee at National and
International competitions.
Located in the Las Vegas Sports Park, the academy offers a state of the art
facility with 6 grounded strips and electrical scoring equipment.
Register soon, space is limited. Call 702.838.3320 or visit for a camp
brochure:
www.fencingacademyofnevada.com <http://www.fencingacademyofnevada.com>
info@... <mailto:info@...>

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***************Fencing Academy of South Jersey***************

INTENSIVE SUMMER TRAINING CAMPS Offered by

FASJ FENCING ACADEMY OF SOUTH JERSEY
2060 Springdale Road, Suite 200; Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

PRE-SUMMER NATIONALS INTENSIVE TRAINING CAMP
Date: June 17-26, 2006 (10 days)

2006-07 PRE-SEASON INTENSIVE TRAINING CAMP
Date: August 23- September 1, 2006 (10 days)

Each camp's objective to improve the level of the competitive fencer in
3 weapons.

Coaches: Andy Ma (saber & foil), Stanislav Gutkovskiy (foil), Brian
Kovach (epee & foil), Nitai Kfir (foil), Victor Rutkowski (epee & foil),
Gilbert Gelinas (saber & foil)

Training Schedule
Morning - Footwork, dummy, partner drills, tactical analysis
Midday - Private lessons, offense/defense, bouting
Afternoon - Bouting, conditioning training,competition,
Swimming, beach, bowling

Registration & Payment Information
$650 for 10-day camp / $80 per day if less than 9 days
Number of fencers is limited. Please register early.
Overnight room accommodations available.

For additional info: Call (856)424-5070; Fax (856)424-5073;
E-Mail fasj1@... <mailto:fasj1@...>: Website www.FASJ.com
<http://www.FASJ.com>

** NEW FOR VETERANS **
INTENSIVE SUMMER TRAINING CAMPS Offered by

FASJ FENCING ACADEMY OF SOUTH JERSEY
2060 Springdale Road, Suite 200; Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

PRE-SUMMER NATIONALS INTENSIVE TRAINING CAMP
Date: June 22-26, 2006 (5 days)

2006-07 PRE-SEASON INTENSIVE TRAINING CAMP
Date: August 23-27 (5 days)

Each camp's objective to improve the level of the competitive veteran
fencer in 3 weapons. ( For veterans age 40 & over)

Coaches: Andy Ma (saber & foil), Stanislav Gutkovskiy (foil), Brian
Kovach (epee & foil), Nitai Kfir (foil), Victor Rutkowski (epee & foil),
Gilbert Gelinas (saber & foil)

Training Schedule
Midday - Private lessons, offense/defense
Afternoon - Bouting, competition, beach

Registration & Payment Information
$200 for 5-day camp / $50 per day if less than 4 days
Number of fencers is limited. Please register early.
Overnight room accommodations available.

For additional info: Call (856)424-5070; Fax (856)424-5073;
E-Mail fasj1@...: Website www.FASJ.com



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***************Fencing Institute of Texas' Competitive Fencer
Camp***************


Austin College, Sherman, Texas - June 11-16, 2006
near the Dallas/Fort Worth area

* Train with Fencing Masters Volodymyr Yefimov, Ukrainian National
Foil Champion, and Janos Gasparin, Hungarian and US National Team
Coach. Camps are designed for all levels of competitive fencers in
each weapon, 12 years to adult; younger students allowed with
permission of coach.

* Camp is held at beautiful Austin College in Sherman, Texas
<http://www.austincollege.edu>, near Lake Texoma. Fencers should
fly into Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) airport. Free airport
pickup/dropoff will be arranged for campers. Bring fencing
equipment and clothing, swimming suit and exercise clothing,
sleeping bag or sheets and blanket, pillows, towels, toiletries,
sun screen and bug repellent. Dorms are fully air conditioned, but
it still gets hot in Texas.

* Fees: $350. You may sign up on askfred:
http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=2037
<http://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=2037%20>

* SIGN UP EARLY!!! Enrollment is limited to first 45 applicants; a
deposit of $175 is required by 1 May and includes a $50
non-refundable registration; no refunds after May 30, 2006.

* Email: info@... <mailto:info@...> or
call (972) 444-8498 for more information; visit our web site for
camp brochure and registration forms:
http://www.fenceintexas.org/PDFfiles/summercamp.pdf
<http://www.fenceintexas.org/PDFfiles/summercamp.pdf%20>



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***************Front Range Fencing Club***************

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Epee Mini-Camp

July 24 -28 - 9:00 - 12:00
Ages 9-14
$125
Commuter only

Contact info:
frontrangefencingclub@... <mailto:frontrangefencingclub@...>
and 719-339-5495

Fencers must have their own electrical epee equipment and fencing clothing.



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***************Indysabre***************

Join Indysabre Fencing Club in the heart of the midwest for one of nine,
week-long summer camps to explore the art and sport of sabre fencing.

Beginning fencers can jumpstart their game, and experienced fencers can
refine
their skills.

Each camp includes athletic conditioning, footwork and blade
drills and strategy with Ukrainian National Champion and Indysabre Elite
Coach
Sergey Berko.

Fees for the camps range from $200 to $355. A limited number of
homestays are available.

Camp dates, Indianapolis locations and the
registration form are available at www.indysabre.us
<http://www.indysabre.us>.

For more information
contact Indysabre Head Coach Val Kizik at val.kizik@...
<mailto:val.kizik@...>.



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***************Knights of Siena Fencing Academy***************

The Knights of Siena Fencing Academy will be offering a series of weekly
camps.
Each camp is tailored to either foil, epee or sabre.

The weekly camps run from 8 am to 5 pm.

In addition, the Knights of Siena is offering special weekend camps for
adult fencers who cannot take an entire week off from work. The weekend
camps run from 8 am to 8 pm and Sunday 8 am to 5pm.

All camps are limited to only 12 participants. Weekly camps are $250,
weekend camps are $150.

For more information please go to our website at www.knightsofsiena.com.



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***************Lucchetti Fencing USA***************

Summer Nationals 2006

Fencing Camp With Marcos Lucchetti
Fencing Coach at Princeton University

A great opportunity to fine tune your skills before the Summer Nationals
Three days of intense training and bouting to prepare fencers in all
three weapons and all age categories

Fencing Dates: Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th And Sunday 25th of June, 2006
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Three hours of continuous training!
$299 per fencer

Camp will be held at:

Trinity Church
33 Mercer Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Call now to register, space is limited!
609-2430023
Lucfencing@...

ITALY - Fencing Training Camp
July 24 - 30, 2006

Join high level fencers from across Europe and the United States!

The Italy Fencing Training Camp is designed for all levels and all three
weapons. Campers will train at the Club Scherma Frascati. This Camp will
provide individualized and group instruction to all fencers in two
training sessions each day.

Coaching Staff includes:
Marcos Lucchetti - Camp Director and other distinguished U.S. Coaches
Maestro Salvatore Dinaro and other Italian fencing masters.

For More Information, please contact:
Marcos Lucchetti at (609) 243-0023 or (609) 647-6991
LucFencing@... <mailto:LucFencing@...>
Or visit our web site at:
www.LucchettiFencing.com <http://www.LucchettiFencing.com>



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***************2006 Medeo Summer Program Schedule:***************

Location: Brand new, full air-conditioned,
State-of-the-Art Medeo Fencing Studio
30E Kearney Street., Unit G, Bridgewater , NJ 08807

Fencing Camp #1 - June 19 - 23 - 9:00AM - 3:00 PM

Fencing Camp # 2 - June 25 - 30 - 9:00AM- 3:00 PM

Fencing Camp # 3 - July 10 -14 - 9:00AM - 3:00 PM

Fencing Camp # 4 - July 17 - 21 - 9:00AM - 3:00 PM

Fencing Camp # 5 - July 24 - 28 - 9:00AM - 3:00 PM

Fencing Camp # 6 - July 30 - August 4 - 9:00AM - 3:00 PM

Fencing Camp # 7 - August 7 - 11 - 9:00AM - 3:00 PM

Fencing Camp # 8 - August 14 - 18 - 9:00AM - 3:00 PM

Fencing Camp # 9 - August 21- 25 - 9:00AM - 3:00 PM

Fencing Camp # 10 - August 28 - September 1 - 9:00AM - 3:00 PM


Excellent coaching service. All three weapon experts. Guest Coaches.
Scoring machines. Metal strips. Fitness machines. Table tennis. Fencing
equipment provided for the beginners. Being in Camp is like fencing an
additional 1/4 of a season! This is THE way that fencers will KEEP
improving and getting ahead it is a way to interact and fence with
fencers from MANY different schools and programs

For more information visit: www.medeofencing.com
<http://www.medeofencing.com>, or

Call : (732) 469-2244 (office), (973) 978 - 8844 (Yakov), (908) 276-1169
(George)
E-mail: medeofencing@... <mailto:medeofencing@...> , or
GeoLaTorre@... <mailto:GeoLaTorre@...>

***************MEDEO INTERNATIONAL FENCING CAMP ***************
IN GERMANY

Dates: June 18 - 27, 2006
Contacts: YAKOV DANILENKO, Camp Director
YaDan@... <mailto:YaDan@...> (973) 978-8844

Host: The World Famous Heidenheim Fencing Center
HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY
General: ALL THREE WEAPONS.
2 YEARS OF COMPETITION EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
AGE: 14 AND OLDER.
THIS CAMP SERVES AS AN INTENSIVE PREPARATION
FOR THE 2006 SUMMER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN
ATLANTA, GA.
TWO MEDEO COACHES WILL BE THE CHAPERONES:

Information: COST: $1200 - INCLUDED, HOTEL (8 NIGHTS, 9 DAYS), 3 MEALS A
DAY, TRANSPORTATION: AIRPORT - HOTEL- AIRPORT,
12 PRACTICES WITH GERMAN JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM MEMBERS, PRIVATE LESSONS,
TOURNAMENT'S FEE, AND A TRIP TO THE NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE .
AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED

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***************National Fencing Academy***************

NFA SUMMER FENCING CAMPS-FENCE WITH THE CHAMPIONS - National Fencing
Academy is offering 3 weeklong sessions in all 3 weapons and all ages.
Professional coaching staff under Maestro Mark Trudnos

* August 07 to August 11 M-F 9:00Am to 3:00 PM

* August 14 to August 18 M-F 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

* August 21 to August 25 M-F 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

For further details see NFA website <http://www.nationalfencing.com>, or
contact Head Coach Mark Trudnos at Tel. 973.823.1764 or e-mail
mark@... <mailto:mark@...>

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***************New Amsterdam Fencing Academy***************
2726 Broadway, 2nd Floor - NYC, NY 10025
212-662-FENCE
www.nyfencing.com <http://www.nyfencing.com>

2006 Summer Camp

July 31st - August 4th And August 28th - September 1st
10am - 3pm
For Beginners and Experienced Fencers - Ages 9 through 12 - and 13 and Up

Each day of training consists of games, conditioning, footwork, video
analysis, bladework, and bouting.

We supply equipment.
Fencers must come with athletic clothes (shorts, t-shirt, sneakers) and
a lunch everyday.
Snacks will be provided.

$450/week

2006 Epee Camp

August 14th - 18th 10am - 3pm

For Epee Fencers Ages 9 through 12 and 13 and Up

Each day of training consists of games, conditioning, footwork, video
analysis, bladework, and bouting.

We supply equipment.
Fencers must come with athletic clothes (shorts, t-shirt, sneakers) and
a lunch everyday.

Snacks will be provided.

$450

2006 Foil Camp
August 7th - 11th 10am - 3pm

For Foil Fencers Ages 9 through 12 and 13 and Up

Each day of training consists of games, conditioning, footwork, video
analysis, bladework, and bouting.

We supply equipment.
Fencers must come with athletic clothes (shorts, t-shirt, sneakers) and
a lunch everyday.
Snacks will be provided.

$450

2006 Saber Camp

August 21st - 25th 10am - 3pm

For Saber Fencers Ages 9 through 12 and 13 and Up

Each day of training consists of games, conditioning, footwork, video
analysis, bladework, and bouting.

We supply equipment.
Fencers must come with athletic clothes (shorts, t-shirt, sneakers) and
a lunch everyday.
Snacks will be provided.

$450



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***************Rising Stars Fencing Academy***************

The RSFA Summer Fencing Camp is committed to the personal development of
each student. Campers will develop the footwork and tactics to improve
their fencing skills. Time 9am-3pm . Tuition: $400* Club will be open
from 8:00am to 9:00pm (Drink and Lunch)


Session 1 - June 26 - June 30
Session 2 - July 3 - July 7
Session 3 - July 10 - July 14
Session 4 - July 17 - July 21
Session 5 - July 24 - July 28
Session 6 - July 31 - Aug 4
All ages, all weapon, all skill levels

For registration and information:

Download Registration Form
<http://www.fencingcenter.com/2006%20RSFA%20CAMP%20appl.doc>
or call Gary Dubrovich at:
(973) 812 0037 Club
(973) 464 8388 Cell

Choose Session or make your own dates for $90 per day.
Second session or family member 50% off

*10% Discount for Members of RSFA

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***************Rochester Fencing Club Foil Camp***************

July 17-21 at RFC

Program:
This camp is geared towards the competitive fencer, ages 11 and up.
Training will involve various types of tactical bouting and bout analysis.

Time will be spent on technical development and understanding the game
of fencing. We feel that one of the most important aspects of a camp is to
give fencers from different areas the opportunity to bout with one another
in competitive and non-competitive situations.

Camp will be run by Dr. Nat Goodhartz and Colin Clinton.
Fee: $500, which includes housing, meals and transportation

For more information contact: Sue Clinton at ggclinton@...
<mailto:ggclinton@...> or at 585-654-8544.



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***************2006 Sankofa Sabre Camp***************
August 20-27
EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK

TRAIN LIKE AN OLYMPIAN, WITH AN OLYMPIAN


THE CAMP
Held in the popular summer community of East Hampton, Sankofa Sabre Camp
focuses exclusively on advancing the skills of its participants in sabre
fencing. The program provides individualized instruction, tactical group
classes, supervised round-robin fencing, and conditioning combined with
a unique opportunity to enjoy many of the activities associated with
vacationing in the Hamptons including its famous beaches, volleyball,
and hiking.

FACILITIES
The Ross School - An innovative private school known for its educational
excellence and striking architectural design, will be the location for
morning fencing sessions equipped with fifteen electrical strips.
Camp Blue Bay - The Hamptons sleep-away camp of choice, is just minutes
away from The Ross School. Located on 179 acres of beautiful scenery in
East Hampton, the property features the beachfront on Gardener's Bay,
beautiful wildlife, hiking trails, cafeteria, separate lodging cabins
for boys and girls, and cross-training facilities.

CAMPERS
The camp is open to both boys and girls ages 12-19 with fencing
experiences that range from novice to nationally ranked fencers.

Head Coach

Mika'il Sankofa - 2005 USFA Hall of Fame Inductee, four-time NCAA Sabre
Champion, two-time U.S. National Sabre Champion and a three-time U.S.
Olympian ('84,'88,'92), Mika'il is currently head Men's Fencing Coach at
Stevens Institute of Technology and Director of Athletics for the Peter
Westbrook Foundation - a not-for-profit organization that uses the sport
of fencing to enhance the lives of youth academically, socially, and
athletically.
A few of his notable students include:

Adam Crompton Ras Davidson
2005 World Championship Team Member 2005 National Cadet Sabre Champion
2003, 2004 NCAA Sabre Champion 2005 Junior Olympic Junior Sabre Champion
2003 Pan-American Team Gold Medalist 2005 Junior Olympic Cadet Sabre
Champion
2003 U.S. Junior World Team Member 2005 & 2006 U.S. Junior World Team
Member

Camp Fee - $830 covers camp program, housing, meals, and all other
activities. Campers will also receive a commemorative sports bag that
will include a t-shirt, fencing body cord and fencing socks.
Registration Deadline - July 20, 2006.
An installment registration payment plan is available.

For more information and a registration form, log onto
www.sankofasabrecamp.com <http://www.sankofasabrecamp.com>, e-mail
sankofasabre@... <mailto:sankofasabre@...> or call 917-371-5603

***************FOURTH ANNUAL SANKOFA SABRE CAMP***************
East Hampton, New York
August 20 - 27, 2006

The Sankofa Sabre Camp focuses exclusively on advancing the skills of
its participants in sabre fencing. Held at the Ross School - an
innovative private school known for its striking architectural design -
the camp's two daily training sessions will provide individualized
instruction, tactical group classes, video analysis, supervised
round-robin fencing and a comprehensive conditioning program combined
with a unique opportunity to enjoy many of the activities associated
with vacationing in the Hamptons; including its famous beaches, sports
and outdoor activities. The camp will conclude with a competition and
Barbecue picnic on the final day.

Coaching Staff: Mika'il Sankofa, Three-Time U.S. Olympian
Peter Westbrook Foundation Director of Athletics
Aki Spencer-El, 2000 U.S. Olympian
1999 & 2000 U.S. National Sabre Champion
Trainer: Erica Wilder, Exercise Physiology and Sports Science specialist.
Additional coaches and counselors will augment the staff.
Recognized Camp Attendees: Adam Crompton, Ras Davidson and Marty Williams.

Fee - $830 covers camp program, housing, meals, beach trips and all
other activities. Campers will also receive a commemorative sports bag
that will include t-shirts, a fencing body cord and fencing socks.

Campers - Enrollment limited to first 50 applicants ages: 12-20
Registration Deadline - July 20, 2006. Late Registration Fee $900.

For additional information log onto www.sankofasabrecamp.com
<http://www.sankofasabrecamp.com> or
E-mail sankofasabre@... <mailto:sankofasabre@...> or call
917-371-5603 for additional information.

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***************South Denver Fencing Academy***************

7075B South Alton Way
Centennial, CO 80112
720-200-5588
www.southdenverfencing.com <http://www.southdenverfencing.com>
info@... <mailto:info@...>


South Denver Fencing Academy is pleased to offer 4 sessions of summer
foil camp. All sessions take place in our 5600 square foot
state-of-the-art facility which holds five regulation size grounded
fencing strips. We have a raised wooden floor with underground wiring.

Sessions are open to all levels of fencers. Activities include: fun
warm-up games, stretching, games to develop physical skills, footwork
and bladework drills, fencing tactics and techniques, directing, and
fencing etiquette. Fencers will be divided into groups according to
skill level for bladework, footwork and bouting. Each week will conclude
with a fencing tournament with prizes for all.

Session 1: June 12 - 16
Session 2: June 19 - 23
Session 3: July 24 - 28
Session 4: July 31 - August 4

All sessions: Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm
Fees: $250/week or $60/day for SDFA members
$275/week or $70/day for non-SDFA members

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South Shore SaEF Fencing Clubs

***************South Shore SaEF Fencing Clubs***************

Serving Massachusetts, the South Shore SaEF Fencing Clubs will offer this
year activities in Supervised Fencing, non-supervised fencing for
experienced fencers, and fencing courses, on Sunday afternoons in south
Plymouth.

Also, fencing courses will be offered on Thursday afternoons and
evening in Hingham.

Separate courses available for 8 thru 10 year olds in
Sabre, and for 11 thru adults in Foil and Sabre.

Contact Mr. Shamir at 508 747 5803, or fencing@...
<mailto:fencing@...>



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***************Team Tass***************
Six annual Summer Fencing Camp at Brown University by Team Tass

Contact camp director at atiliotass@... <mailto:atiliotass@...>
or by mail to Atilio Tass Brown University Head Fencing Coach Attn:
Summer Fencing Camp, PO Box 2643 Providence RI 02906

Offer two week program start July 16 - 21 first week and July 23 - 28.
Second week or both together July 16 - 28 ,

On July 22 two week campers will take part of a boat excursion to Newport.

There is also a day camp for beginner starting July 31st to Aug - 4th
for more information Call 401- 383-2285



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***************The Fencing Center of San Jose***************

Camp Winabout August 7 - 12, 2006
for Ages 11 - 18
Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Epee Foil Sabre

Featured coach: Eric J. Hansen, 3 time member US World Team Men's Epee
(2001-3)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Matt Carauddo, Sabre Coach of The Cutting Edge
Natasha Maximovich, Youth Development Coach
Camp Director, Connie Yu, US Coaches Association Western Regional Coach
of the Year, 1999

Drills, footwork, lessons, strategy and tactics -- How to Win A Bout!
For motivated youth and junior fencers, intermediate and advanced.

Space is limited to maximize individual attention and achieve results.

This end of summer camp is designed to provide a jump start for the
competitive season
and healthy skills for maintaining good condition and fencing form.

Tuition: $450 per student. 50% discount to family of 2nd fencer (sibling)
Lunch provided (our famous TFC camp meals!)

Out of town fencers stay with TFC families for additional $100
To reserve a spot at Camp Winabout, contact Connie at kopiyu@...
<mailto:kopiyu@...%20>



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***************Touché Fencing Club***************
Touché Fencing Club in Charlotte NC will be open and active during the
summer.
Foil and epee fencing and instruction. Summer hours June 15 - Aug. 31:
6:30-8:30 PM.
Private lessons are available by appointment.

Location: 5410-B Old Pineville Rd. in Charlotte. Zip: 28217 (Off I-77,
Exit:5) Our new facility opened in the summer 2003!

Starting equipment is provided!

For more information visit: www.touchefencing.com
<http://www.touchefencing.com> or email: peter@...
<mailto:peter@...>.
You can also call: 704-676-4728 ask for Peter



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****************University of Pennsylvania***************

2006 Junior Fencing Camp

July 23- August 5, 2006

Outstanding Professional Staff
Air-conditioned dorms and plentiful mean included

Week 1: Emphasizes training, skill drills, lessons, learning and
improving fencing abilities and bouting

Week 2: Emphasizes tournament competitions and maximizing competitive
success, lessons, strategy, tactics, bout structure, and time
management, competitive bouting formats

You may attend Week 1, Week 2, or 2 consecutive weeks

www.fencingcampatpenn.com <http://www.fencingcampatpenn.com>

Coach Dave Micahnik, Fencing Camp Director
235 S. 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6322
Phone: 215-898-6116; Fax: 215-573-6030
email: davidmic@... <mailto:davidmic@...>

Ages: 14-17. Minimum one-year competition experience required (two years
preferred for week 2)

Sign up early - space is limited

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***************Women's Epee National Coach***************

Below are 2 summer camps for Epee. Camp #1 is a developmental camp for
Boys and Girls. Camp #2 is for Elite Women Epee fencers. Both camps are
in August and will be held in Kerrville, Texas (which is about an hour
northwest of San Antonio).

Camp #1
Developmental Epee Camp (Boys and Girls)

August 6-11, 2006. Camp #1 is a developmental summer camp for both boys
and girls (ages 11-18). This will be a traditional summer fencing camp
with lessons, bouting, conditioning, etc. Paul Pesthy (women's epee
National coach), Kelley Hurley (National team member and 2005 Cadet
World Champion) and Courtney Hurley (National Team member and 2006 Cadet
World Champion) will be the coaches. The camp will be from Sunday 3pm -
Friday 1pm - Aug 6 - 11, 2006 at Schreiner University in Kerrville
Texas. The cost of the camp is $550 (includes all room & board).
Transportation to/from the San Antonio airport is available for an
additional charge ($25 round trip) as Kerrville is 1 hour away from the
airport. Space is limited -- so you can be sure of plenty of individual
attention! Deadline for registration is July 3. Registration and camp
flyer can be downloaded at http://www.usawomensepee.org/flyer2006.pdf
(pdf format - Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view). For more
information, please email Tracy Hurley at hurley@...
<mailto:hurley@...> or phone: 210.413.7579.

The top 8 of the Y12, Y14 and Cadet epee (boys or girls) on the USFA
rolling point standings as of June 1 are eligible for a $50 scholarship
(only 1 scholarship per person allowed).


Camp #2
ELITE Womens' Epee camp

August 4-7, 2006. Camp #2 will focus around the Senior World
Championship team. The top 4 women will receive a scholarship to the
camp and some travel reimbursement. This camp is MANDATORY for all team
members. The camp will be Fri 3pm - Mon 1pm - Aug 4-7, 2006 at Schreiner
University in Kerrville Texas. You will need to fly into San Antonio
airport (you need to arrange to arrive at the San Antonio (SAT) airport
NO LATER THAN 2:00pm and depart the SAT airport NO EARLIER THAN 4:00pm.
Transportation will be provided (as Kerrville is approx 1 hour from the
airport). The top 24 Seniors and top 16 Juniors are eligible to register
on a priority basis however there are only 16 spots available. The
deadline to register to reserve your spot is June 9. By June 16, we will
notify the top 16 who have a reserved space (if there are more than 16
registered). The cost for the camp (exclusive of airfare) is $230
including transportation to/from the airport and all room & board.
Registration and camp flyer can be downloaded at
http://www.usawomensepee.org/flyer2006-elite.pdf (pdf format - Adobe
Acrobat Reader is needed to view). For more information, please email
Tracy Hurley at hurley@... <mailto:hurley@...> or phone:
210.413.7579.

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