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Swordplay LA - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp

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

Swordplay LA offers competitive foil fencing camps in Burbank, California, focusing on skill development, strategy, and physical conditioning for fencers of ...

▌ Editor's read The Swordplay LA website loads as a real camp site, offering various summer fencing camps for different age groups and skill levels, including competitive foil. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The 'About Us' page indicates the club was founded by Tigran Shaginyan, a former national team member and coach, and has been operating for over 20 years. The program is a day camp, with full-day and half-day options available. Swordplay LA has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @swordplayla and a Facebook page 'swordplayla'. Google reviews for 'Swordplay LA' show a rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the quality of coaching and positive environment. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

Swordplay LA - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp 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
2006 (20 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 - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp

What ages does Swordplay LA - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp accept?
Swordplay LA - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp 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 - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp cost?
Swordplay LA - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp 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 - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp's hours?
Swordplay LA - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp 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 - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp?
Swordplay LA - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp is operated by a private business, with 20 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 - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp provide lunch?
Swordplay LA - Competitive Foil Fencing Camp 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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