Davis Fencing Academy Summer Camps

Davis Fencing Academy Summer Camps offers the Intro To Fencing Camp and the Modern Pentathlon Camp. The Intro To Fencing Camp covers fencing footwork, bladework, safety, and the basic rules of the sport, with foil and epee only. The Modern Pentathlon Camp includes fencing, running, obstacle courses, and laser marksmanship.

Programs

• Modern Pentathlon Camp — 1st to 8th grade · Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, June-August · $350 per week · A weeklong summer camp. Train in fencing, running, obstacle courses, and laser marksmanship. No swimming course. No previous experience needed. Equipment included.
• Intro To Fencing Camp — ages 6-12 · June-August · $250 per week · Beginners can learn fencing footwork, bladework, safety, and the basic rules of the sport. Foil and epee only. No previous experience needed. Equipment included.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Price range: $250–$350 per week
• General schedule: Weekly summer camp sessions available from June 15 to August 14, Monday-Friday.
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 3:00 pm-9:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm; Sunday closed

About the provider

The academy opened in 1999 and was founded as a City of Davis fencing program in 1998. It is led by USA Fencing certified coaches, and all coaches are certified by the United States Fencing Coaches Association, hold professional memberships in the USFA, and have passed the USOC mandated SafeSport program. Simon Pitfield is the owner and head coach, Ryan Servis is coach and club manager, Dylan is assistant coach, and Maestro Marcos Lucchetti is mentioned as a coach. Simon Pitfield received his Maître d’Armes degree from the French Academy of Arms in Paris, and Maestro Marcos Lucchetti represented Argentina in foil in the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

Last updated October 8, 2026.