2007 Russian Summer Camp

Sponsored by "Spartak Fencing School of Olympic Reserve" - one of the best fencing schools in Russia

When: July 14 – August 1, 2007 (dates may vary)

Who: Youth and teenage fencers 12 -18 years of age.

Where: Suburb of St. Petersburg, Russia. The fencing camp located in a beautiful forest area surrounded by several clean blue water lakes 50 miles away from the city. Camp facilities include a sports hall, soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, racetracks and much more.

Check out the pictures from previous trips.

Check out the last 2006 Russian Summer Camp report

Coaches: Andrey Geva and local coaches.

Accommodation: Kids will stay at the dorms with 3-4 people in each room. There are 8 rooms per floor with community toilets and showers.

Security: Provided by local government security company 24/7. No cars or strangers are allowed to come into the camp’s territory.

Food: 4 times a day in the camp’s dining room (do not expect cokes and burgers JJJ). Nearby are small supermarkets where kids can buy some snacks, sodas, and chocolates at a reasonable price.

Training: Twice a day concentrated on endurance, fitness and individual fencing instructions. Daily sessions includes jogging, swimming, outdoor sports games, special fencing exercises, group and individual fencing lessons.

Entertainment: Every two days on afternoons and weekends kids will travel to St. Petersburg with a minimum of two adults (including Andrey Geva) for: city tours, canals and river tour, museums, theaters, exhibition halls, Russian ballet and more. We also are planning one-day tour to Moscow (8 hours from St. Petersburg by night train).

Connections: If your child will not have an international cell phone, you may contact him via the Internet or the camp phone. (Andrey will provide you this number before departure.)

Medicine: There is a local medicine station at the camp. It is recommended to provide your child with all necessary American medicines. You provide Andrey Geva a notarized limited “Power of Attorney” prior to departure in the event your child needs medical treatment.

Cost: $900 - $1,100 (the cost may vary, it depends on number of goings)

The package includes the following:

Camp fees (accommodation, feeding and training)
Andrey’s traveling expenses
Andrey’s coaching fees for two weeks (individual lessons are included). At you fencer’s request, the local coaches will provide individual lessons for additional price of only $12.

Other expenses (not included to the camp cost):

Round trip air fees: about $1,500 - $1,600
Russian visa: $150
Transportation to camp, airport, city etc.: about $150
St. Petersburg city tours & attractions: about $150
Moscow tour: about $120

Enrolment is limited, so please contact Andrey Geva by May 5, 2007.

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