Summer Camp

Nyack Fencing Academy’s camps and workshops are designed to complement fencers of all skill levels and goals.  Whether you are preparing for competition and require an intensive training session or just interested in having a fun, new camp experience, we have the program for you.

Foil, Epee, & Saber!

Register Today for the Nyack Fencing Academy
Sleepaway Camp 2013.

(NFA Camp Registration Form)

Sunday August 4th through Saturday August 10th

(Pay Online)

THE CAMP
Held at the Peddie School, an innovative and exclusive NJ private school.

The Nyack Fencing Academy camp focuses exclusively on advancing the skills of its participants in their specialized weapon (Foil, Epee, or Saber). 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.

Including:

  • Movie nights
  • Olympic sized swimming pool
  • Outdoor sports (soccer, football, frisbee etc…)
  • Hiking

PROGRAM
Double sessions are held daily, except for opening and closing dates:

  • Morning fencing sessions will include free fencing, group technical and tactical dri200779_419329354779530_1871237444_nlls, individual lessons and lectures on such topics as goal setting, conditioning and competition mindset
  • Afternoon conditioning sessions will include cross-training and sports ranging from soccer, volleyball, swimming, football, and basketball
  • A camp competition is scheduled for the last day of camp

An excellent camper-student/instructor ratio is maintained to provide individual coaching for each camper.

FACILITIES
The Peddie School – An innovative private school known for its educational excellence and striking architectural design.  We will have the 15,000 sq ft Field House for fencing and use of the entire schools amenities throughout the camp.

Dormitories are all fully air conditioned and we have 4 different housing locations on campus that will allow us to separate the campers by gender and age group.

Click Here to get More Information about the Peddie School

CAMPERS
The camp is open to both boys and girls ages 10-18 with fencing experiences that range from novice to nationally ranked fencers.  There will be both male and female supervision 24 hours day for all the campers.

COACHES – Owner and Founder John Scarpino (Foil)625439_417736558272143_1667638524_n
Italian Fencing Master Brando Messinese (Foil)
Multiple Time Hungarian National Champion Attila Lukacs (Epee)
Tyler Overk Coach of Multiple National Medalists (Epee)
Dennis Kolakowski Coach of over 40 Nationals Medalists (Sabre)
Jerome Cordero Former World Team Member and Olympic Alt. (Sabre)

COST – Sleep Away Camp – $1,000 covers the camp program, housing, meals, and all other activities. Campers will also receive a commemorative t-shirt and memories to last a lifetime.  A 50% deposit ($500) is taken at the time of registration with the remaining balance due July 20, 2013.
Registration Deadline – July 20, 2013                     Registration Fee After Deadline – $1,200

COST – Day Camp – $750 If you live close enough to commute and prefer the day camp option it covers camp program, meals, and all other activities. Campers will also receive a commemorative t-shirt and memories to last a lifetime.  A deposit of $500 is taken at the time of registration with the remaining balance due July 20, 2013
Registration Deadline – July 20, 2013

We accept registration both online or by mail. Checks can be mailed to:  Nyack Fencing Academy, 40 Lydecker St. Nyack, New York 10960
Make checks payable to: Nyack Fencing Academy

Summer Programs – Brought to you by Nyack Fencing Academy

In addition to our own programs, our academy is also a resource to surrounding camps by providing our coaches on site at your camp as well as serving as a fun destinationtrip for your older campers.

Please contact us to discuss how our programs can enhance your programs.

Summer Camp Affiliates

We are thrilled to be working with Woodmont Day Camp for our 2nd consecutive year.  Woodmont, located in New City, NY offers a large variety of activities for its campers including fencing and NFA will support their programs on their beautiful 50 acres and at our academy.

For more information regarding Woodmont Day Camp, please contact Sam at 845.638.0700.

 

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