Way Combo Camp: Fencing, Archery & Chess

A Unique Blend of Physical Activity and Mental Agility

Looking for a summer experience that challenges both the body and the mind? Way Combo Camp offers a premier, climate-controlled indoor environment where students enjoy the arts of fencing, archery, and chess. Alongside technical instruction, campers enjoy exciting team-building games and social activities.

New for 2026: Age-Specific Sessions

To provide the best coaching experience, we have divided our sessions by age group:

• Offered Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays

• Morning Session (Ages 7–10): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Afternoon Session (Ages 11–14): 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Week 1: July 13, 15, 17
  Week 2: July 20, 22, 24
  Week 3: July 27, 29, 31
  Week 4: August 3, 5, 7
  Week 5: August 10, 12, 14

The Daily Experience

Each 4-hour session kicks off with energizing team-building challenges and games like dodgeball, tug-of-war, and relay races. Campers then rotate through dedicated blocks for:

• Fencing: Footwork, blade work, and bouting.

• Archery: Form, focus, and target practice.

• Chess: Open play, tournament-style play options with clocks.

Education and Application

• Camp Director: Yan Dortchenkov, CT State Board Certified Coach and USFA sanctioned professional Fencing Coach.

• Archery: USA Archery sanctioned Level 1 instructor with two years of camp experience.

• Chess: Chess time is primarily play time with limited direct instruction due to staffing and time constraints.  When we can staff a particular week it is always with a rated player.

Camp Details

• Half-day 4-hr. camps: Morning (ages 7-10) and afternoon (ages 11 to 14) sessions.   Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Week 1: July 13, 15, 17
  Week 2: July 20, 22, 24
  Week 3: July 27, 29, 31
  Week 4: August 3, 5, 7
  Week 5: August 10, 12, 14

• Cost: $199 for 3 consecutive days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

• Flexibility: While sessions are 4 hours, students are welcome to attend a portion of the day if needed.

• Make-up days:  If you can not make all three days just let us know and we will find another day to make it up.
• Equipment: We provide all necessary specialized equipment.  You provide sneakers, water, and an adventurous spirit

• Beginners Welcome: No prior experience is necessary!

Visit Us: We invite you to visit our club, meet the coaches, and see the facility before signing up. Please contact us to schedule a tour.

Register Today

Early registration is highly recommended to secure your preferred weeks. Click the link below to lock in your spot for an unforgettable summer. Typically, camps will run with 6 to 12 attendees.