Summer Camps
Knight. Pirate. Ninja. Jedi. Fencer.
Whatever you want to be, learn to wield your sword at our summer camps for beginners and experienced fencers. We teach fencing techniques and tactics through games, because kids learn through play. Every opponent is a new puzzle to solve, and every day you learn new ways to solve those puzzles. Fencing fosters creativity, self-discipline, physical and mental quickness, and good sportsmanship.
If you are a school or rec center and want to feature Houston Sword Sports as part of your summer camp lineup, email Camps@HoustonSwords.com.
Our morning camp sessions develop fundamental fencing skills through games and other activities. This camp is great for both experienced and beginning fencers ages 6-12. In the morning sessions, students learn the history of the sport, how to move, attack and defend, and have a chance to fence other kids and test their skills. Need a full day? Join us in the afternoons for stage combat!
9:00 am-12:00 pm
June 15-19
August 3-7
Youth Fencing Camp
Learn to tell a story with sword fighting – this afternoon camp teaches the fundamentals of sword combat for the stage to kids ages 6-12. You’ll also get to make your own light saber, write your own skits, and perform them for friends and family at the end of camp. Need a full day? Join us in the morning for sport fencing!
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
June 15-19
August 3-7
Stage Fighting Camp
Fencers ages 6-12 can spend a full day participating in our Youth Fencing Camp in the morning and our Stage Fighting Camp in the afternoon. During our lunch break, fencers have the opportunity to watch great fencing scenes from movies and previous camps; to play games with other campers; or to enjoy a quiet break from our busy schedule. Full-day campers should bring a sack lunch.
9:00 am-4:00 pm
June 15-19
August 3-7
Full Day Camps
9:00am-4:00 pm
July 27-31
Youth/Teen Competitive Camp
This fencing camp is aimed at kids ages 8 and up with some fencing experience and a goal of competing in the upcoming season. Sessions will include strength, flexibility, conditioning, footwork, bladework, tactics and bouting. All three weapons are welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Half-day camps are $225 and full-day camps are $395. HSS members receive an automatic 10% discount on camp signups. Contact us for info on family discounts.
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Campers should wear close-toed athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. Bring a water bottle, and your fencing gear if you have it.
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Beginners should sign up for the youth fencing camps. Kids 8-12 with some experience can sign up for youth fencing AND for the competitive camp. Kids 6-12 with any level of fencing experience will love stage fighting. And teenagers should come to the competitive camp.
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If you need to switch to a different camp, we can do that at no cost. If you need to cancel, we can offer credit for classes at the club. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit included in each camp registration ($100 for full-day registrations).