OFA offers winter and summer camps for all levels, from beginning to elite fencers. Come practice with and learn from some of the world’s best fencers.
We welcome visiting campers from other U.S. clubs and from other countries. OFA’s internationally respected Head Coach Adam Skarbonkiewicz and our talented assistant coaches, Ian Farr and Jeff Larsen, provide intensive training at the advanced to elite level, or join us at camps offering skill-level appropriate fun and learning for younger fencers. Scroll down for details and camp brochures.
We also offer a number of Learn to Fence summer and fall camps for new and beginning fencers throughout then Portland Metropolitan Area. Scroll down for details and brochures.
We also offer individual Learn to Fence Packages. Scroll down for the latest information, call 503-467-9891, or email info@oregonfencing.com.
OFA 2024 SUMMER Sabre CampS
June 22-26 and Aug. 10-16
Our 31th annual summer camps are cosponsored by the Oregon Fencing Alliance, the US National Women’s Sabre Training Center and The Mariel Zagunis Women’s Saber Fund. These very popular camps are open to all fencers ages 13 and up with a minimum of 2 years’ experience or by coach recommendation. We enthusiastically welcome fencers from across the country.
The focus of our summer camps is on tactical preparations, technical drills, and fitness training, including speed, agility and strength building. Learn new tactics and have the opportunity to fence at world renowned OFA, home of multiple World Champions. OFA also has a broad depth of female and male sabre fencers in all age groups, repeatedly placing fencers in the finals in all NAC age groups and Divisions as well as medalists in Cadet, Junior and Senior World Cup competitions.
Daily fencing at the camp begins at 9 am starting with fitness and footwork drills with tactical and technical training exercises. After lunch, the afternoons will focus on bouting, small tournaments and group lessons.
Spaces are limited, so send your application in today!
For more information or to register, contact OFA Executive Director Tara DelaRosa at info@oregonfencing.com or call 503-467-9891.
OFA Summer Youth Fencing Camp
Aug. 19-23, 2024
Join OFA's coaching staff for a fun week of fencing! Included in the camp are tactical lessons with bouting every day. Games, fitness, and agility drills along with technical small group instruction during each session. This is the perfect camp for fencers aged 6 to 12, with three months of experience. Get all the details from Executive Director Tara Delarosa at 503-467-9891 or at info@oregonfencing.com.
SUMMER CAMP: INTRO to FENCING Level II
July 29-Aug. 2, 2024
This is a camp especially designed for youths who have completed a Learn to Fence Camp at one of our partner facilities and are eager to experience more fencing. Join OFA’s coaching staff at our club for more fencing instruction and experience. Get all the details from Executive Director Tara Delarosa at 503-467-9891 or info@oregonfencing.com.
LEARN TO FENCE CAMPS And Classes
2024 SUMMER CAMPS
(Must register with the hosting organization)
Lake Oswego Park & Recreation
(Create an account and register here or call 503-675-2549)
Learn to Fence Classes
June 24-28
July 15-19
July 29-Aug. 2
Aug. 12-16
All classes for ages 7-12
Call 503-675-2549 or look online at www.lakeoswegoparks.org.
Garden Home Rec Center /THPRD
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland
July 15-19
July 22-26
Aug. 5-9
For information, call 503-629-6341 or look online at www.thprd.org.
Oregon Episcopal School Summer Programs
6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland
July 8-12
July 22-26
To register or get information, call 503-768-3145 or look online at www.oes.edu.
Catlin Gabel School Summer Camps
8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland
July 8-12
July 22-26
Aug. 5-9
For information, call 503-297-1894 or look online at www.catlin.edu.
Conestoga Recreation Center-THPRD
9985 SW 125th Ave., Beaverton
July 8-12
July 29-Aug. 2
Aug. 5-9
Register at https://www.thprd.org
OFA 2024 WINTER SABRE CAMP
Dates will be announced later
The Oregon Fencing Alliance’s 25th Annual Winter Camp is a sabre camp for advanced to elite fencers. This camp is open to fencers age 13 and older and a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Please call to discuss if you do not meet this requirement. We welcome fencers from other clubs.
The focus of our summer camps is on tactical preparations, technical drills, and fitness training, including speed, agility and strength building. Learn new tactics and have the opportunity to fence at world renowned OFA, home of multiple World Champions. OFA also has a broad depth of female and male sabre fencers in all age groups, repeatedly placing fencers in the finals in all NAC age groups and Divisions as well as medalists in Cadet, Junior and Senior World Cup competitions.
Daily fencing at the camp begins at 9 am and includes footwork and drills with tactical and technical training exercises. After lunch, the afternoons will focus on bouting, small tournaments and group lessons.
The coaching staff will include Head Coach Adam Skarbonkiewicz, assistants Ian Farr and Jeff Larsen, and other coaches to be announced. Come train with OFA world-class fencers and champions!
Camp Tuition is $750 if full payment received by December 1st; after that date tuition is $850. Daily rate is $150 and half day rate is $85. Here is the camp brochure.
For more information call OFA Executive Director Tara DelaRosa at 503-887-7396 or email us at info@Oregonfencing.com.