Train. Compete. Connect. Excel.
Week one: August 3-7, 2026
Week two: August 10-14, 2026
Registration is open on askfred.net
Olympia Fencing Center is proud to invite a select group of elite U.S. and international fencers to join us for an exclusive high-performance training experience in Boston.
This invitational camp brings together top athletes and coaches for intensive training, high-level sparring, private lessons, and cultural experiences in one of America’s most historic cities.
International and out-of-state fencers can be matched with carefully selected host families by request, at no cost.
We offer assistance with Airbnb/hotel accommodations.
Please read down the page about the camp’s daily schedule, including the cultural immersion part, offered for those interested.
Cost:
$800.00/week – doesn’t include breakfast
$875.00/week – includes breakfast with your campmates.
After-camp activities: an activity list, cost, and schedule will be announced by May 2026.
Complimentary airport pick-up for our international guests.
Contact us here with more questions regarding pricing.
Notes
- Only 40 spots are available and are subject to approval.
- askfred.net only takes a deposit to secure your spot.
Full camp payment is required on the first day of camp.
Coaches
Daniel Hondor: Head Coach/Olympia Founder and Director
Sello Maduma: Beijing 2008 Olympian
Daveed Abdelmalak: former coach at the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation.
Adrian Szilagyi: Coach at Satu Mare (Ro) Sports Club, multiple National and Balkan Champion.
Guests: high-ranked Cadet, Junior, and Senior fencers, NCAA champions, European and world medalists.
Camp hours:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Daily Schedule
8:00-9:00 AM
Complimentary breakfast
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Warm-Up & Elite Conditioning
• Dynamic mobility
• Footwork precision drills
• Speed, strength & endurance training
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Break
12:00 – 2:00 PM
High-Level Sparring Sessions
• Structured bouts
• Tactical scenarios
• International guest rotations
• Individualized technical refinement
• Tactical analysis
• Competition strategy development
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Private Lessons
3:00 PM – Evening
Guided Tour of Boston
Explore historic landmarks, waterfront views, and the vibrant culture of one of America’s premier cities.
Location
Our Cambridge location features ample parking available in front of the building, and includes the following indoor features:
- a waiting room equipped with a large fridge and a coffee corner;
- 13 fencing strips laid over 5000 SF, custom-built on foam blocks for shock absorption fencing floor;
- high-ceiling, large windows, fully air-conditioned space
- two large unisex changing rooms;
- a full armory.
- fencing gear/weapons/blades for sale.
Find us on the map, here.
Contact us here.
Alewife T- Station (Red Line) is a 5-minute walk. The bus station is right down the street. A modern bike path runs throughout the whole city of Cambridge.
Nearby Hotels:
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton – five-minute walk
AC Hotel Boston Cambridge – an eight-minute drive
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston/Cambridge-Arlington, MA – eight-minute drive
There are numerous food stores in the vicinity: Burger King, Iggy’s Bread Factory, Basil Tree Gourmet Sandwich Shop, Genki Ya (Japanese sushi), Chipotle Mexican Food, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods.
🌍 Who Should Attend?
- National team athletes
- International competitors
- Elite-level junior and senior fencers
- Invitation-only participants
✨ Why Attend?
- Train alongside elite U.S. and international fencers
- Receive private, high-level coaching
- Build global fencing connections
- Experience world-class training and cultural enrichment
Cultural Immersion
Visit Boston, America’s cornerstone of history, culture, and education.
Included in our camp is a private guide to the city’s most important attractions.
- City Sightseeing bus tour
- Dinner in Boston’s “Little Italy” the historical North End
- Duck Tours (land and water views of city landmarks in an amphibious vehicle).
- Boston Codzilla High-Speed Thrill Boat Ride
- New England Aquarium (4-story, 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank).
- Enjoy the world’s foods at the waterfront Faneuil Hall.
- Harvard/MIT University Campus Tour
Spots are limited. This is an invitation-only event.
For inquiries and confirmation of participation, please contact us directly here.
US-based fencers can register via askfred.net
Week One: August 3-7, 2026
Week Two: August 10-14, 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable week of elite fencing and international camaraderie.
