Summer Camps at WFA!
We are pleased to once again announce that the WFA will be offering summer camps at our location in Issaquah! This year, we offer 3 levels of camps: Beginner, Continuing, Intermediate. See below for a description of each type of camp.
Current WFA members receive a $50 discount off of all camps! (Sign into your account to see discounted pricing)
To register, click on the date and time you would like to register for.
PLEASE be sure to include a parent’s e-mail address for the camp attendee so that you are sure to receive confirmation, reminders, and receipts!
BEGINNING FENCING CAMPS
Youth: Ages 8-12
Teen: Ages 13-18
PREREQUISITE: NONE!
Camps in beginning fencing are designed for individuals with no or minimal experience with fencing, but students with previous experience are welcome as well. Focus will be on footwork, basic strikes and defenses, and FUN! Equipment will be provided for students.
Please note: Late registration begins two weeks prior to the start of each camp.
FEES:
CURRENT WFA MEMBERS: $275
NON-MEMBERS: $325
LATE REGISTRATION CHARGE: $50
TEEN:
Mornings:
7/29-8/02, 9am-noon
Afternoons:
6/24-6/28, 1-4pm
7/08-7/12, 1-4pm
DATES/TIME:
YOUTH:
Mornings:
6/24-6/28, 9am-noon
7/08-7/12, 9am-noon
7/15-7/19, 9am-noon
CONTINUING SABER CAMPS
Ages 8+
PREREQUISITE: Students should have a minimum of two months of experience in a beginning saber class, or have attended at least 1 camp this season.
If your student is already taking beginning level classes or has a camp or two under their belt, and they want to continue on with their summer training, then Continuing Camps are for them! We will continue to hone the basic skills learned in the beginning level camps and in class.
Please note: Late registration begins two weeks prior to the start of each camp.
FEES:
CURRENT WFA MEMBERS: $275
NON-MEMBERS: $325
LATE REGISTRATION CHARGE: $50
DATES/TIMES:
7/22-7/26, 9am-noon
8/12-8/16, 9am-noon
8/19-8/23, 9am-noon
INTERMEDIATE SABER CAMPS
Ages 9+
PREREQUISITE: Current enrollment in an intermediate level saber class at WFA or a minimum of 8 months of previous training in saber.
We offer to camps for more advanced saber fencers. Students who have previously attended summer camps but have not received official instruction in fencing should sign up for a continuing-level camp. Time will be provided for bouting in addition to regular instruction in basics, tactics, timing, and distance, and the week will culminate with a friendly tournament.
Lame and body cords will be available if you don’t have your own.
Please note: Late registration begins two weeks prior to the start of each camp.
FEES:
CURRENT WFA MEMBERS: $300
NON-MEMBERS: $350
LATE REGISTRATION CHARGE: $50
DATES/TIME:
8/12-8/16, 1pm-4pm
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF POLICY FOR WFA CAMPS
Please plan to drop-off and pick-up campers no more than 15 minutes from the start and finish times of each camp. Students who are picked up late will incur charges at the rate of $10 for every 15 minutes they are early/late.
MAKEUP POLICY:
Makeup days are not available for missed sessions.
PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY:
Pricing for camps includes a $75 non-refundable sign-up fee per camp.
Current WFA Members need to be logged-in to see member pricing.
Late registration: Fees will increase by $50 two week before camp begins.
CANCELLATIONS must be requested via e-mail. Please e-mail us at ifence@washingtonfencing.com
Cancellations fourteen days or more prior to the start of camp will be eligible for a full refund (minus the $75 sign-up fee), or you may switch to another camp where space is available.
Cancellations 3-13 days prior to the start of camp will be eligible for a 50 percent refund.
Cancellations received with less than 72 hours prior to the start the camp (i.e, the preceding Friday or later) are not eligible for refunds or camp transfer.
WFA reserves the right to cancel camps with fewer than five enrolled students. If you have already paid the full amount, you will have the option of attending a different week (if available), or receiving a comparable training package at WFA.