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DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps

DC Fencers Club · $435/week

DC Fencers Club offers day camps in Silver Spring, MD, providing instruction in foil, epee, and saber for fencers of all skill levels, from beginner to advan...

▌ Editor's read The DC Fencers Club website loads as a real camp site, detailing various fencing camps for different age groups and skill levels. The club was founded by Olympian and World Champion Coach Janusz Bednarski, and has been operating for over 30 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. Camps are day-only, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with options for half-day or full-day participation. The website mentions a focus on technique, tactics, and physical conditioning. While the site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff, it highlights the expertise of its coaching team. Google reviews for DC Fencers Club show a strong 4.9-star rating based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and positive environment. The camp is not accredited by the ACA.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 9330 Fraser Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  • Phone: (301) 562-7938
  • Cost notes: one camp - $435, two camps - $850, three camps - $1250, each additional camp - $400

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps

What ages does DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps accept?
DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps is open to children ages 7–16. 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 DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps cost?
DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps publishes $435/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps's hours?
DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps runs 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps?
DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps is operated by a private business, with 30 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 DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps provide lunch?
DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps 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.
How does DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps compare to other sports camps in Silver Spring?
DC Fencers Club Fencing Camps is one of 10 sports camps in Silver Spring that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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