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Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber)

Burbank · $350/week · ★ 4.7 (39 reviews)

Swordplay LA offers day camps in Burbank, California, focusing on fencing and lightsaber combat for ages 6-14, with options for beginners to advanced students.

▌ Editor's read The Swordplay LA Adventure Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer programs. The camp is a day camp, offering full-day and half-day options for children aged 6-14, with a focus on fencing and lightsaber combat. The 'About Us' page on the main Swordplay LA site states they have been operating for over 25 years, founded by Tim Weske. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Swordplay LA has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 117 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the experienced coaches and fun atmosphere. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The owner type appears to be for-profit, as it's a private academy.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 8–13
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Address: 1130 W. Isabel St, Burbank, CA 91506
  • Phone: (818) 566-1777
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $350 (includes camp t-shirt). Non-refundable.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber)

What ages does Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber) accept?
Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber) is open to children ages 8–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber) cost?
Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber) publishes $350/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber)'s hours?
Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber) runs 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber)?
Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber) is operated by a private business, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber) provide lunch?
Swordplay LA - Adventure Camp (Fencing + Lightsaber) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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