MIT Fencing Center Camp
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Description
Winning bidder will receive their choice of one week of MIT Fencing Camp. The value is $500 for the day camp. The winning bidder may choose to use the certificate toward overnight resident camp for an additional $475 to be paid by the bidder.
About MIT Summer Fencing Camp:
The MIT Summer Fencing Camp is for fencers between the ages of 12 and 20, and offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about competitive fencing from world-class coaches while immersed in the most creative academic environment in the world — Cambridge, Massachusetts, home of MIT and Harvard University.
All campers will be using ultra modern MIT athletic facilities during practices and residents will be staying at the multiple award-winning student dorm, Simmons Hall – http://simmons.mit.edu/
During our camp's practices, we will be focusing on general fitness, fencing footwork, and a variety of techniques for offensive, defensive, and preparatory actions. Then, we will apply those elements in fragments of bouts, bouts with assignments, and free bouting. Individual lessons are included. All this will improve the technical and tactical aspects of your fencing and will significantly contribute to your preparation for the new season.
Schedule for Summer 2012:
"All Weapons For Experienced Fencers": July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3
"Sabre For Beginners": August 6-10
Sessions 1 & 2: All-Weapons Fencing Camp
Attention commuting campers: All campers meet by the sign "MIT Fencing Camp" located in front of the entrance to the Z-center by the Kresge Parking lot (please see the attached Google map). Parents/guardians are asked by MIT administration not to drop campers at the Vassar Street Entrance for safety reasons. Thanks a lot in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Commuter Daily Schedule
| 9:00 AM | All campers meet by sign "MIT Fencing Camp" |
| 9:15-11:45 AM | Morning Practice |
| 11:45 AM-1:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:00-4:00 PM | Afternoon Practice |
Resident Camper Daily Schedule
| 7:30 AM | Wake Up |
| 8:00 AM | Campers meet coach/counselor in the dorm's lobby and walk to the MIT (campers should take their practice equipment with them) |
| 8:15 AM | Breakfast in the MIT Student Center |
| 9:15-12:00 PM | Morning Practice |
| 11:45 AM-1:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:00-4:00 PM | Afternoon Practice |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner and back to the hotel for rest |
| 10:00 PM | Bed Check | Lights Out |
LAST DAY of CAMP
| 7:30 AM | Wake Up |
| 8:00 AM | Campers meet CFC coach/counselor in the dorm's lobby and walk to the MIT (campers should take their luggage with them from their rooms and store it in the dorm's storage area before check out time - they will be assisted by the CFC staff) |
| 8:15 AM | Breakfast in the MIT Student Center |
| 9:15 AM-12:00 PM | Last practice & fencing tournament |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch and camp adjourns; coach/counselor will walk with the campers back to assist with picking up luggage. |
Equipment: Each fencer must bring his/her own WORKING fencing equipment:
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Session 3: Sabre for Beginners Fencing Camp
This camp is intended to provide participants with the fundamentals of sabre fencing, including footwork, bladework, bouting, and refereeing. It will allow students to develop the ability to analyze a fencing bout, and promote creativity in applying acquired skills in the camp’s tournament.
Teaching Methodology: The practices during our camp will use a combination of lecture, demonstration, group exercises and partner drills.
Equipment: All the necessary fencing gear will be provided. Participants will be asked to bring athletic shoes, shorts, long sweat pants, t-shirts, a towel, and a water bottle.
Below is the camp's general schedule:
| 9:00 AM | All campers meet by the sign "MIT Fencing Camp" |
| 9:15-11:45 AM | Morning Fencing Practice |
| 11:45 AM-1:00 PM | Lunch Break (lunch or money for lunch) |
| 1:00-4:00 PM | Afternoon Fencing Practice |
All campers meet by the sign "MIT Fencing Camp" located in front of the entrance to the Z-center by the Kresge Parking lot (please see the attached Google map). Parents/guardians are asked by MIT administration not to drop campers at the Vassar Street Entrance for safety reasons. Thanks a lot in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
To reserve a spot go to MIT Summer Fencing Camp Enrollment
For more information, please contact Lee Shin, Cambridge Fencing Center Director of Programs, Email: lee-shin@cambridgefencingcenter.com, Telephone: 617.694.9149
Website Link is www.cambridgefencingcenter.com
Special Instructions
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
CHECKS TO BE MADE OUT TO DEVOTION SCHOOL AND MAILED TO CINDY TUNGATE, DEVOTION SCHOOL SPRING CARNIVALE, 345 HARVARD STREET, BROOKLINE, MA 02446 (OR DROPPED IN HER MAILBOX AT SCHOOL)
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