Workshop Watch: Fencing

A new activity has arrived to Camp Simcha and everyone is excited to give it a try. First, campers are taught how to stand in a fencing pose.  Then, the instructor demonstrates how to advance, retreat and lunge. Campers practice these techniques in a game of Simon Says that has everyone laughing. At last, it is time to gear up. Campers are given vests, helmets, gloves and fencing swords. They are paired up and the game begins!  The goal of the game is to be the first person to receive five points. Points are awarded to the player whose fencing sword touches their opponent. Counselors cheer for their campers as the game continues. The room suddenly transforms into a blur of lunging, advancing, retreating and smiles.