Camps

Are you looking for some high-intensity training with Olympians? This is camp for you! Reserve either FOIL camp or EPEE camp at registration! Sign up now! Spaces are limited!

This year, we welcome Olympic champions Maxime Pauty, Koki Kana, and Masaru Yamada! These three fencers hold 7 Olympic medals, for individual and team gold medals! They’ll join NWFC’s fencing masters for a week of fun and enlightening training. Camp runs from Sunday, 8/3/2025, through Thursday, 8/7/2025, because of the guest athlete’s availability and travel schedule. Anyone who wishes to stay can participate in an additional evening of open bouting at NWFC on Friday night!

Guest Athletes: 

Foil guest: Maxime PAUTY (France)
Olympic Champion (Foil Team – Tokyo 2021)
Olympic Bronze (Foil Team – Paris 2024)

Epee guest: Koki KANO (Japan)
Olympic Champion (Individual – Paris 2024)
Olympic Champion (Team – Tokyo 2021)
Olympic Silver (Team – Paris 2024)

Epee guest: Masaru YAMADA (Japan)
Olympic Champion (Team – Tokyo 2021)
Olympic Silver (Team – Paris 2024)

Schedule: 

9-4 pm with a 1 hr lunch break. (3-5 will be private lessons & open bouting)

Cost: Register early!

Early bird fee until 4/1/2025: $550
Regular Registration from 4/2-6/30/2025: $700
Last-minute sign-up fees after 6/31/25: $850
This camp is limited to 30 foil and 60 epee fencers!!

Payment Due Dates:

Due in full at the time of registration. Be sure to choose “FOIL” or “EPEE” when registering.

Guest & Member Cancellation Policy:

3 weeks before camp/clinic starts, 100% refund less a $75 admin fee.
2 weeks before camp starts: 50% refund.
Less than 2 weeks’ notice: We do not offer refunds, but 50% of the paid camp fee may be applied to a future camp.
There are no partial refunds for missed camp days.

Lunches are included in the price. Lunch will be soup, sandwiches, and a salad bar. We have a refrigerator and a microwave if you want to bring your own. Bring a water bottle and snacks. List allergies, special needs, & t-shirt size at registration.

Read More about NWFC’s Partner Hotel. 

REGISTER HERE

June 17-20, 2025
Details coming soon!

Save the date for the first Veteran Athena Project 3-Weapon Camp!

May 3rd and 4th, 2025
Guest Coaches Sandra Marchant, Ioana Doltu, and Anna Angelova!

Join us for this 2-day Women’s only adult and veteran training camp! Positive and supportive coaches will help you focus on your strategy and goal setting. You must be over 21 to participate. 

Schedule:
9-4 with a 1 hr lunch break. (3-5 will be private lessons and open bouting)

Cost:  REGISTER EARLY!
Early bird fee until 4/1/25: $250
Registration after 4/2/25: $300

Payment Due Dates:
Due in full at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy:
3 weeks before camp/clinic starts 100% refund less a $25 admin fee
2 weeks before camp/clinic starts: 50% refund
Less than 1 week notice: no refund
There are no partial refunds for missed camp days.

MISC Details:
Lunch is included. Make sure to list your special needs & allergies at the time of registration. Bring a water bottle and snacks if necessary.
Be sure to list your size for the camp T-shirts.

Read about our partner hotels HERE. 

Save your spot!

Our famous adult and veteran fencers camp with Cody Mattern and Michael McTigue is June 14th and & 15, 2025.

Join us for age-appropriate epee instruction, private lessons, open bouting, and a pre-nationals tune-up!

Ages 21+ only

We’ve been holding this event for a long time, and it’s always a hit.

Soup and sandwiches are provided. Please list any allergies on the camp registration form.

Schedule:
9-4 with a 1 hr lunch break.

Cost:  tbd

Cancellation Policy:
3 weeks before camp/clinic starts 100% refund less a $25 admin fee
2 weeks before camp/clinic starts: 50% refund
Less than 1 week notice: no refund
There are no partial refunds for missed camp days.

MISC Details:
Lunch is included. Make sure to list your special needs & allergies at the time of registration. Bring a water bottle and snacks if necessary.
Be sure to list your size for the camp T-shirts.

Read about our partner hotels HERE.

Registration link coming soon!

SUMMER CAMP for Beginners ages 7 – 12

Come to the Northwest’s premier fencing club to learn about the Olympic Sport of fencing. These camps give young fencers a start in the sport through games and expert instruction.

Kids will learn safety rules, basic footwork, engard position, and fundamentals of the game. 

Our large gym is fully air-conditioned, with plenty of space to play, eat, learn, & make friends. Fencers from our Youth Classes are welcome to join! However, no experience is necessary.

There are 5 camps offered: three camps held in July and two in August. Go to the registration page and select the week you want your camper to attend. Those attending more than one week must register for each week separately. Those enrolling more than one camper can put the camp tickets in their shopping cart and pay only once.

Camp is limited to 20 students!

M-F 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Join one session or all of them!

#1 – July 7th to July 11th  

#2 – July 14th to 18th 

#3 – July 21st to 25th  

#4 – August 11th to 15th  

#5 – August 18th to 22nd 

$300 per week (members get a discount; ask for the coupon code!)

*Register early!

The prices increase to $425 two weeks before the start date

Supplies: 

Wear a t-shirt, long pants, & clean tennis-type shoes (no flip-flops, crocs, or open-toe shoes)

Bring a snack, lunch, and a water bottle. 

If you have your own fencing gear, bring it! 

All equipment and protective gear is provided. 

List allergies, special needs, & t-shirt size at registration. 

Cancellation Policy:

3 weeks before camp/clinic starts, 100% refund less a $75 admin fee

2 weeks before camp/clinic starts: 50% refund

Less than 1 week’s notice: no refund

There are no partial refunds for missed camp days.

Register HERE!

Foil & Epee Winter Camp

REGISTER HERE

Guest coach: Cody Mattern

Special guests:
EPEE: Kent Iyoki (University of Notre Dame), Henry Lange (Ohio State University & NWFC)
FOIL: Justin Vogler (Ohio State University & NWFC), Gregory Mitberg (NWFC coach)

We are excited to announce the opening of registration for the 2024 Winter Camp! Fencers will have five full training days with guest Coach Cody Mattern and the coaching staff. NWFC has three fencing masters: head coach Simon, Coach Patricio, and Coach Ioana. Our entire coaching staff works with Global Fencing Masters for continuing education. This camp will indeed have something for everyone. Read more about our coaches and staff HERE.

This camp is ideal for the committed fencer with experience from our Youth Intermediate classes, Comp, CORE, Adult/Teen Epee, and Adults enrolled in open bouting. Fencers from other clubs are welcome—the more, the merrier! Winter Break is the perfect time to work on your skills in the best training facility around. Our top-notch facility and staff will ensure your experience is the best. Private lessons may be available.

Schedule:
9-12 pm, 1-4 pm (4-5 will be private lessons & open bouting)

Cost & Payment Due Dates:

• Camp: $450
• Due in full at the time of registration

Cancellation Policy:

• 3 weeks before camp (12/6): Full refund less $100 admin fee.
• There are no partial refunds for missed camp days.

Misc Notes:

• Lunch will be provided, but it will be simple soup and sandwich fare. If you have dietary restrictions, answer those questions on the registration page. You are also welcome to bring your lunch; refrigeration and a microwave oven are available. 
• Private lesson slots will be available from 8-9 AM & after 4 PM. The limit of private lessons a fencer can take per camp is 2. 

Hotels:

• DoubleTree by Hilton. The room rate includes complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool, high-speed internet access, and a restaurant on-site and others nearby. Use Corporate Account 0003353375. Book early to receive the discounted rate. Once the hotel reaches a specific capacity, the discount is unavailable.
  9575 SW Locust St. Tigard, OR 97223 | 1-855-610-TREE 
• Hampton Inn & Suites Tigard
  The room rates includes complimentary breakfast, parking, and high-speed internet access. Here is the Northwest Fencing Center booking link for Hampton Inn & Suites Tigard.  Or call (971)-348-5200, and ask the front desk agent for Northwest Fencing Center rates. For any questions or requests, please contact either Director of Sales; Christine Jones Christine.jones4@hilton.com 

REGISTER HERE

Winter Camp guest: Cody Mattern