Nova Fencing & Archery Club

Nova Fencing & Archery Club offers ABC's of Fencing, Youth Beginning Fencing, Teen & Adult Beginning Fencing, Explore Archery, Try Archery, Nova Summer Camp, Battle Camp, Archery Camp, Competitive Saber & Epee Fencing Camp, and Archery Tag Parties. The club provides fencing gear, bows, arrows, and protective gear for beginner classes and camps.

Programs

• ABC's of Fencing — 4–6 · 1× per week · $195 · Playful intro to fencing; no experience needed. Equipment included.
• Youth Beginning Fencing — 7–12 · 2× per week · $195 · Structured beginner fencing course; no experience needed. Equipment included.
• Teen & Adult Beginning Fencing — 13+ · 2× per week · $195 · Beginner fencing for teens through adults; no athletic background required. Equipment included.
• Explore Archery — 8–12 · 6-week course · $195 · Beginner archery course for kids. Bows, arrows, and protective gear provided.
• Try Archery — 13+ · 90-minute session · $75 · Intro session for teens and adults. All equipment included.
• Nova Summer Camp — 8–14 · Weekly sessions · Full week of fencing, archery, and classic camp activities. No prior experience needed. Equipment included.
• Battle Camp — 8–14 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · $445 per week · Summer camp with fencing, archery, games, and tournaments. No experience required. Equipment provided.
• Archery Camp — 8–14 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · $445 per week · Dedicated archery summer camp for beginners and archers shooting from 9 meters. Equipment provided.
• Competitive Saber & Epee Fencing Camp — 8 to Adult · Sunday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · $450 · Elite-level training for fencers currently enrolled in a fencing program. USA Fencing membership required; bring your own gear.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price range: $75–$450
• General schedule: Summer camps run weekly from late June through late August. Battle Camp, Archery Camp, and Competitive Fencing Camp are offered in summer 2026.
• Facility hours: Monday–Friday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About the provider

The club was founded in 2014 in Falls Church, Virginia. Its mission is to instill a love of sport and to provide its athletes the opportunity to pursue their dreams. The leadership team includes Greg Kaidanov, Donna Felsenheld, Marco Secco, Carlos Valencia, Damien Lehfeldt, Cesar Arias, David Ando, Richard Schreiber, Haleemah Abdul-Muhaymin, Susan Howell, Tarek Abdel-Gawad, Ernest Lilley, and Reggie Moton. The club lists 440+ active members, 24 fencing strips, 20 archery lanes, 40+ NCAA fencing programs, and 2018–25 HS All-Americans every year.

• Archery Tag Parties — 6+ · 90 min or 2 hours · Birthday parties and group events. All equipment included.

No experience needed for beginner programs. Campers must complete online health forms, hold harmless forms, and the camper code of conduct before the first day. Maximum of 5 weeks of camp per camper. Late pickup fee is $1 per minute per camper. Refund policy: before May 18 full refund less $30 cancellation fee; 14+ days before start 50% refund; 13 or fewer days before start no refund.

What families say

“Coach Marcos and Coach Carlos are incredible, always dedicated, supportive, and willing to go the extra mile. They really care about the fencer's progress and confidence. I highly recommend this club to anyone who wants to give fencing a try as well as to those who are serious about competing.” — Cristina C. Member · several years

“My boyfriend and I signed up for the Introductory Archery class with Tarek as our instructor. He was very knowledgeable and patient. We were able to shoot multiple times at many different lengths — you definitely get a lot of practice and your money's worth. We will be going again.” — Shateece T. Try Archery · Adult beginner

“My child attended summer camp at Nova and they are already planning to attend next summer. The staff were all extremely encouraging and kind. My child enjoyed it so much that they are asking to join the club so they can fence throughout the school year!” — Jessica C. Summer Camp parent

Last updated October 27, 2026.