Swordplay LA Fencing Summer Camp
Swordplay LA Fencing Summer Camp offers immersive day camps in Burbank, California, focusing on fencing skills, strategy, and sportsmanship for various age g...
▌ Editor's read The Swordplay LA Fencing Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer programs, including schedules, pricing, and curriculum. The camp is a day camp, offering full-day and half-day options for different age groups and skill levels. Swordplay LA, the parent organization, was founded by Tim Weske, a professional fight director and fencing master, and has been operating for over 20 years, indicating significant experience in the field. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Swordplay LA' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 104 reviews, with many reviewers praising the quality of instruction, the positive environment, and the expertise of the coaches. Social media handles for Instagram (@swordplayla) and Facebook (SwordplayLA) are easily found on their website.
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Swordplay LA Fencing Summer Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 8–16
- 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
↗ What parents like
- Affordable
↘ Watch for
- Short hours
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Swordplay LA Fencing Summer Camp
- What ages does Swordplay LA Fencing Summer Camp accept?
- Swordplay LA Fencing Summer Camp is open to children ages 8–16. 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 Fencing Summer Camp cost?
- Swordplay LA Fencing Summer 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 Fencing Summer Camp's hours?
- Swordplay LA Fencing Summer 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 Fencing Summer Camp?
- Swordplay LA Fencing Summer 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 Fencing Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Swordplay LA Fencing Summer 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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