Fencing Academy Offering Two-Week Summer Day Camp

Nyack-based Thrust Fencing Academy is offering a new summer camp this year, held at the Nyack Library. The day will be split into two parts: learning fencing techniques and being exposed to the sport with a lunch break at Memorial Park.

Brother and sister Ian and Tessa are musketeers at Thrust Fencing Academy.

Thrust Fencing Academy owner and three-time Olympian Mika’il Sankofa is holding two summer day camps for ages 5-11 in July. Sankofa says the camp is designed to expose young kids to the sport of fencing. “I came up with the idea after parents from my club expressed interest for a fun and unique summer activity for their kids,” Sankofa says.

Each day is split into two sessions: The morning will focus on campers learning fencing techniques and fundamentals designed to improve confidence, coordination, and focus. The afternoon will focus on exposing the campers to the sport through Olympic and World Championship fencing videos, as well as a lunch break and outdoor games at Memorial Park.