Fencing Camps

Fencing Camps

FEN Camps

The main priority of our sport camp programs is the health, safety and well-being of our participants, student-athletes, coaches, and staff. 

All potential applicants to our youth residential programs are encouraged to regularly check our updated information and expectations, which may be subject to change.

Online registration ends 2 days prior to the first day of camp, unless the camp is full.

2026 FENCING CAMP DATES
Camp Dates Camp Information
Fencing Camp-Resident Camper June 15-20, 2026 Register | TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Fencing Camp-Day Camper June 15-20, 2026 Register | TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

Who Should Attend
Penn State Fencing Camp is designed for students entering grades 6-12 next fall. It is preferred, but not required, that fencers have a year competitive fencing experience as the camps are not "learn-to-fence" camps.

Fencing Camp
June 15-20
Grades 6-12

Penn State Fencing Camp is designed to provide competitive fencing instruction and extensive bouting experiences with different and new partners, considering the performance levels of each individual camper. The typical daily schedule includes three practice sessions. Camp competitions are scheduled for the last camp day.

The camp program includes: 

  • Group lessons and drills to enhance fencing skills
  • Introduction and reinforcement of tactical concepts and strategies
  • Enhancement of knowledge and an appreciation of the sport
  • Supervised bouting, using electrical scoring equipment, with a variety of partners to gain new and varied competitive experiences
  • A variety of games to enhance physical skills


The camp maintains an excellent student/instructor ratio so that our highly qualified national and international coaches can provide each student with individual coaching attention.

2026 - DAY CAMPERS
 
Day campers will participate in each camp session. They will check in at White Building at 9:00 a.m. each morning. Day campers will eat lunches and dinners only in the dining hall. Breakfasts are not provided.

 

Fees:
$990 resident (includes instruction, housing, meals, camp shirt)
$750 day camper (includes instruction, 4 lunches and 5 dinners, camp shirt, no housing)

Meals:

Resident camper: Dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day
Day Camper: Lunches and Dinners only / Breakfasts are not provided
 

Equipment -- Each camper must bring his/her own electrical fencing equipment, lame and full fencing uniforms including knickers, gloves, fencing mask and underarm protectors (required). A minimum of two weapons and two body cords are necessary, as well as metallic vests/jacket and masks appropriate for the weapon fenced.  Also, participants should bring a water bottle to refill during camp. 

 

Facilities -- Camp sessions are held in the same facilities used by the Penn State Fencing program.

Penn State Sport Camps
University Park, PA 16802
E-mail: SportCampInfo@psu.edu

In accordance with NCAA guidelines, all Penn State University Sport Camps and Clinics are open to any and all entrants, limited only by specified number, age, grade level and/or gender of its participants.