2008 Fencing Summer Camps









Session 1:  June 2 - June 12
Session 2: June 16 - June 26
Session 3: July 7 - 17
Session 4: July 21 - 31
Registration Deadline:  
Session 1&2:  May 26
Session 3&4:  June 30
registrations after these dates may incur a late penalty if space available.
All classes will meet at the Jowers Center on the Texas State University campus.
The classes in the Learn to Fence Program are designed for people with little or no fencing experience.  All fencing equipment is provided. Introductory classes may be repeated if desired.
The classes are taught by John Moreau, 2003 National Champion, 2 time former Olympic Athlete, Modern Pentathlon Coach, and faculty member of the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Texas State University and ATAC Coaches.
Intermediate and advanced fencers may enroll in Open Fencing with permission of the instructor.
YOUTH INTRODUCTORY FENCING CLASS (Sessions 1 - 4)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5-6:30 PM
Ages 8 - 13
4 classes per week for 2 weeks
Classes develop coordination, balance, agility and strength, with an emphasis on listening and concentration skills. Along with learning the art and grace of fencing, the students are placed in a fun athletic environment. Students are provided with equipment and are asked to wear non-marking court shoes/sneakers and sweat pants or warm-up bottoms for the class.
Fee: $75 per session
Individual instruction outside of class time can be arranged with an instructor for additional cost
TEEN/ADULT INTRODUCTORY FENCING CLASS (Sessions 1 -4)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5-6:30 PM
Ages 14 & up
4 classes per week for 2 weeks
Basic footwork and blade positions are introduced at this level. Safety and proper etiquette are stressed. Students are asked to wear non-marking court
shoes/sneakers and sweat pants or warm-up bottoms. All fencing equipment is provided.
Fee: $75 per session
Individual instruction outside of class time can be arranged with an instructor for additional cost
OPEN FENCING AND JUNIOR COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
Session 1(MAY 12 TO JUNE 26)
Session 2(JULY 7 TO AUG 19)
Open Fencing Ages 13 & up
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6-9:30 PM**
**Due to other summer camps there will be a few days that fencing will not begin until 6:30 PM. A list will be posted as soon as the dates are finalized.

Junior Competitive Ages 7 to 20
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6-8 PM * Jr. Competitive members 13 & up can stay past 8 PM
For those fencers with prior fencing experience/ must provide own equipment.  All three weapons.
Permission of instructor required
Individual lessons may be arranged with instructor for an extra fee
Fee: $50 a session or $75 for both
NO PREREGISTRATION NECESSARY FOR OPEN AND JUNIOR COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS