Programs & Fees

Training at Northern Colorado Fencers (NCF Boulder)

NCF Boulder offers structured, coach-led fencing programs for youth, teens, and adults, from first-time beginners to long-term athletes, along with specialty programs and seasonal camps.

All programs are designed to support safety, consistency, and long-term development. Placement and progression are coach-directed and based on readiness, not age, tenure, or comparison.

Getting Started

Free Trial Lesson

Cost: Free

All new fencers begin with a Free Trial Lesson.

This introductory session allows participants to experience fencing in a real training environment, meet our coaches, and receive a recommendation for next steps.

Intro to Fencing

(Six-Session Placement & Orientation Program)

Cost: $180
Includes: 6 coached sessions

Intro to Fencing is a short, structured program for students who benefit from more than a single trial session before joining an ongoing training group.

Across six sessions, fencers are introduced to fundamental skills and routines while coaches observe learning patterns, consistency, and readiness. The goal is accurate placement and a smooth transition into the appropriate ongoing program.

Youth Programs (Ages 7–13)

Learn to Fence

Cost: $160 per month
Training: 1 coached group session per week

Learn to Fence is the foundational ongoing program for youth fencers ready for regular, coach-led group training.

This program focuses on building comfort, consistency, basic skills, and training habits within a structured environment. There is no fixed length; athletes remain in Learn to Fence until coaches determine readiness for a different training environment.

Youth Development Programs

Youth Development programs are for fencers ready for increased training structure, consistency, and volume. Programs are organized by readiness rather than age alone.

Lessons are the primary setting for skill development, while group classes focus on applying those skills in a fencing environment. Some programs include access to additional Saturday training opportunities as scheduled.

Youth Development – Foundations

Cost: $320 per month

Includes:

  • 2 sessions per week (1 lesson, 1 class)

  • 8 sessions per month

Designed for fencers building consistency with lesson-based training and structured group application.

Youth Development – Training

Cost: $400 per month

Includes:

  • 3 sessions per week (1 lesson, 2 classes)

  • 12 sessions per month

For fencers ready for increased training frequency, repetition, and application.

Youth Development – Advanced

Cost: $480 per month

Includes:

  • 4 sessions per week (2 lessons, 2 classes)

  • 16 sessions per month

For fencers training at higher volume with regular access to extended training blocks and competition-focused preparation.

Teen & Adult Programs (Ages 14+)

Adult Fencing

Ongoing training for teens and adults, organized by commitment level rather than ranking or prior experience.

Level 1
Cost: $160 per month
Includes 1 coached class per week

Level 2
Cost: $320 per month
Includes:

  • 2 sessions per week (1 lesson, 1 class)

  • 8 sessions per month

Level 3
Cost: $480 per month
Includes:

  • 4 sessions per week

  • 16 sessions per month

  • Competition and clinics as recommended by coaches

Supplemental Options

Six-Lesson Punch Card

Cost: $252

A flexible, lesson-based option intended for short-term access or transitional periods.

Punch cards are supplemental and do not replace enrollment in an ongoing program.

Camps & Seasonal Programs

Summer Day Camps

Cost: $195 per week

Structured summer programs focused on fencing fundamentals, games, and skill development. Open to both new and returning fencers.

Specialty & Parallel Programs

Classical / Historical Fencing

An independent program focused on classical and historical fencing traditions. This program operates alongside modern fencing and follows its own structure and pricing.

Participation is by pre-arrangement only.

Private Lessons

Coach-directed individual or small-group instruction.
Available to enrolled fencers as recommended by coaches.

Clinics & Special Events

One-time workshops, clinics, and special events offered throughout the year.

Placement & Scheduling

All placement and training recommendations at NCF Boulder are coach-directed and based on readiness, safety, and training needs.

Class times, Saturday training, camps, clinics, and seasonal schedule details are posted on the website and updated as needed. The website is the authoritative source for current schedules.

For current training times and placement details, please see the NCF Boulder Schedule and How the Schedule Works guides.