San Diego Longsword Warrior Camp Youth Program

San Diego Longsword Warrior Camp Youth Program offers the Warrior Camp Youth Program, a week-long day-camp for ages 8 to 14. Warrior Camp participants handle replica historical arms and armor. The program also offers Longsword 101, a four-week training program with workshops that start monthly and introduce fencing with the medieval longsword.

Programs

• Warrior Camp Youth Program — 8 to 14 · week-long day-camp
• Longsword 101 — four-week training program; workshops start monthly · $100 · Introduction to fencing with the medieval longsword.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–14 years old
• Price range: $100
• General schedule: The Warrior Camp Youth Program is a week-long day-camp. Longsword 101 workshops start monthly.

About the provider

Scott Farrell is the Founder, Program Director, and Head Coach, and he has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of arms, armor, and medieval military history. Loreen Mattis is the Education Program Administrator and Coach, and Richard Orazi is a Longsword Instructor who has practiced historical fencing since 2011 and has instructed in San Diego Longsword's classes since 2013. Richard Orazi won the title of Baronial Champion in the Calafia Anniversary Tournament in 2017.

• Monthly Membership — $90 per month
• Private Lessons and Small Groups — $55 · For singles, pairs, and small groups; large groups of 7 to 20 should contact us to set up a Private Party longsword event.
• SDLS Video Library — $19.99 per month · Online access to historical fencing training courses, games and practice drills, and WMA fencing-focused workouts.
• Single Class Purchase — $35 · Single class drop-in for experienced fencers or martial artists.

The program emphasizes honor, respect, good sportsmanship, and safety. Participants are expected to demonstrate integrity, respect, and honor. Students are not required to spar. Sparring is allowed only after sufficient proficiency and safety, and contact exercises begin on week 5 of training. The program accepts younger, serious students in the adult classes on the condition that parents observe the first course and a sparring match between advanced adult participants; students determined to be unsafe by instructors will not be allowed to participate.

Last updated October 8, 2026.