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Meridian Parks and Recreation

Meridian, ID

City of Meridian's parks and recreation department, offering youth camps (Camp Mer-IDA-Moo for ages 6–11 at Discovery and Siena Elementary; Outdoor Adventure Camp for ages 9–14), recreation classes, youth sports leagues, and reservation services for Settlers Park and 30+ other city parks. Registration via REC1 portal.

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Kendo: Introduction to Japanese Fencing (Ages 10+)

Beginning kendo class focused on basic footwork and sword handling plus the manners and etiquette of the art, in preparation for the advanced class. Each student receives a shinai (bamboo practice sword).

When: Monday, Thursday 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Ages 10–17

Advanced Kendo Class (Ages 10+)

Advanced Kendo is the continuing class after Kendo: Introduction to Japanese Fencing, taught by R. Stroud at Meridian Homecourt for ages 10 and up. Students must have completed the beginning kendo class or have the instructor's permission. The beginning class covers basic footwork, sword handling, manners and etiquette to prepare for this class, and the city describes kendo as a sport based on martial arts traditions that requires both mental and physical discipline.

When: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Ages 10–17

Afterschool Fencing Class (Ages 7-14)

Weekly fencing with Coach Sill Lyra, an Olympic coach at the 2004 Olympics in modern pentathlon. Students learn the principles, strategies and movement of epee fencing using Italian plastic replicas rather than competition equipment; roughly 90% of class is learning through bouting.

When: Monday 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Ages 7–14

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Eagle Parks and Recreation

Eagle, ID

City of Eagle's parks and rec department: introductory-to-intermediate youth sports camps for ages 2-13, Eagle Adventure Camp (M-F 9am-4pm) for school-age youth, and youth leagues in soccer, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse.

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Olympic Fencing: Intro & Beginning (Ages 7-13) - Eagle

Introductory Olympic fencing for kids new to the sport or wanting a refresher, taught by Coach Alina, a former NCAA and national-level fencer. Through games, drills and bouting, students learn fencing movement and strategy and how to conduct a proper Olympic bout, using plastic practice gear. Kids wear athletic clothes and sneakers. Open fencing after class is included in the price, and a 6-year-old may attend with an older sibling in the age range.

When: Wednesday 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Ages 7–13

Open Fencing (Ages 7-13) - Eagle

Supervised open practice for kids who have completed Eagle Recreation's Introduction to Olympic Fencing or another beginning fencing class. Fencers bout against new and returning students using plastic practice foils and padded vests, while Coach Alina helps individuals and referees. The first 30 minutes overlap the end of the beginner class. Kids wear athletic clothes and sneakers; long pants and a water bottle are encouraged.

When: Wednesday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Ages 7–13

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Game Changers Idaho

Boise, ID

Boise nonprofit (founded 2018) that brings together children with and without disabilities through inclusive youth sports programs across grades K-12. Offers multiple sporting opportunities aimed at inclusion, friendship, and skill-building for kids of all abilities.

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Boise Club Fencing: Adaptive (Grades 4-10)

Inclusive foil fencing for grades 4-10, run by Game Changers at the Boise Fencing Club and led by programme director Andy Gearhart, who fenced competitively at Penn State. Fifteen places per session.

When: Held at Boise Fencing Club, 10306 W Emerald St, Boise 83704. 15 participant spots. Season dates for 2026 are listed as TBD and registration was closed at time of check; build an athlete profile through general registration to be notified.

Ages 9–16Free

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Boise Fencing Club

Boise, ID

Olympic fencing club operating in Boise since 1995, teaching foil and epee to youth (ages 6+) and adults. Offers beginner-friendly youth classes, competitive training, and school partnerships, with 12 electric fencing strips. Free intro classes available to try the sport.

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