JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp
JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp offers a day camp experience for young fencers aged 8-14, focusing on fundamental skills and safety in a university setting.
▌ Editor's read The JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp is a day camp for children aged 8-14, held at James Madison University. The program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of Olympic fencing, including footwork, blade work, and safety, with all necessary equipment provided. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily, with early drop-off and late pick-up options available. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no information regarding background checks for staff on the camp's dedicated page. Google reviews for James Madison University generally reflect positively on the institution, but specific reviews for this fencing camp were not found. The camp is clearly operated by the university's Outreach & Engagement department, indicating a university ownership model.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 10–13
JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 10–13
- Hours: 9am-12pm
- Address: 800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
- Phone: (540) 568-4900
- Cost notes: USD, June 22-26, 2026
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp
- What ages does JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp accept?
- JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp is open to children ages 10–13. 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 JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp cost?
- JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. USD, June 22-26, 2026 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp's hours?
- JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp runs 9am-12pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp?
- JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp provide lunch?
- JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp 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.
Planning guides
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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