New York Camps
New York Camps
Unleash your fencing potential at our camps! Our programs cater to fencers of all levels, from beginners to National and International level trainees. Let us help you choose the perfect camp to elevate your skills and take your fencing to the next level.
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Youth Camps: For new students or those with less than 24 months of experience. Runs from June 22 to August 28 and open to ages 5-15. All necessary equipment is included.
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Competitive Camps: Targeted at more advanced fencers who compete in local, regional, national and international tournaments, offered at specific times:
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Pre-Summer Nationals Camp: June 20-26, 2026
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Pre-Season Camp: August 24-28, 2026
- Elite C & Above Pre-Season Camp: August 27-31, 2026
- Winter Camp: December 26-30, 2026
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Special Clinics run yearly. Please check our website for details or send us a message to manhattanfencing@gmail.com
New York Saber Winter Camps
Join us at the Manhattan Fencing Center for a comprehensive program designed to prepare you for success as a high-level competitor or recreational fencer. Our camp covers a wide range of essential skills and includes instruction from renowned coaches and participation from national team members and Olympians.
Program Highlights:
- Physical Training and Preparation
- Footwork and Technical Drills
- Tactical Exercises and Instruction
- Bouting and Competitions
Coaching Team:
You’ll learn from some of the best in the field, including:
- 7-Time Olympic Coach Yury Gelman
- MFC’s Olympic and elite coaching staff: Sergey Isayenko, Alexander Sourimto, Andrew Lamianski, Alexey Lihachevskiy, and Vladimir Lukashenko
Clinic with Olympic Silver Medalist Feres Ferjani!
Join Feres Ferjani for an exclusive clinic where you’ll learn the same techniques that helped him reach the Olympic podium.
Feres will guide participants through:
- Goal Setting for Practice: Learn how to define clear objectives to maximize your training.
- Mental Preparation: Discover the power of journaling, meditation, and visualization to stay focused during competition and training.
- Observational Learning: Understand the importance of watching other fencers and competitions to continuously improve your skills.
- Routine Warm-Ups: Explore the significance of having a consistent warm-up routine to get in the zone and how to create your own.
- On-the-Spot Corrections: Feres will lead warm-ups, footwork drills, and special exercises, while providing personalized feedback and fixing technical mistakes.
Don’t miss this chance to train like an Olympian!
Pre-Summer National Saber Camp (Cadet, Junior & Senior)
MFC’s Elite Training Program:
- Designed to bring your fencing skills to the next level and prepare you for competition at the highest level
- Specifically targeted to fencers competing in Senior, Junior, and Cadet events at Summer Nationals
- Emphasizes physical training and preparation through comprehensive and intensive training experiences
- Combines footwork and technical drills with tactical exercises and instruction
- Provides opportunities for competition and bouting with the best fencers in the country
- Committed to providing students with the tools and resources needed to succeed in their fencing pursuits
- Ideal for seasoned competitors and those just starting out, looking to set themselves apart as high-level competitors.
- Incudes mental training session by SharperMindTraining.
Registration: $880 for non members, $780 for members
Pre Summer National Saber Camp (Youth 10, 12 & 14)
MFC’s Elite Training Program:
- MFC’s program is dedicated to preparing young fencers for the next level of competition as high-level youth competitors
- Designed specifically for fencers competing in Youth 10, 12, and 14 events at Summer Nationals
- Emphasizes physical training and preparation through a comprehensive training curriculum
- Combines footwork and technical drills with tactical exercises and instruction to elevate your skills
- Provides opportunities for competition and bouting, allowing you to put your training into practice and measure your progress.
- Incudes mental training session by SharperMindTraining.
- Full electric equipment set is required
Registration: $880 for non members, $780 for members