2026 Summer Class Schedule

Wakefield Recreation Department
Tuesday, July 7 – August 25
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 – 11

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced  for Adults

Location: McCarthy Senior Center, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA
Online registration: https://wakefieldma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Arlington Recreation Department                                                               Wednesday, July 7 – August 26
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 – 11
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced for Adults

Location: Ed Burns  Arena & Ice Skating Rink, 422 Summer St, Arlington, MA  July 8, 15, 22, and 29
Location: Thompson Elementary School, 181 Everett St, Arlington, MA   August 5,12,19, 26

Thursday, July 8 – August 27
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 – 11
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced for Adults

Location: Ed Burns  Arena & Ice Skating Rink, 422 Summer St, Arlington, MA
July 9, 16, 23, and 30
Location: Thompson Elementary School, 181 Everett St, Arlington, MA    August 6, 13, 20, 27

Online Registration: https://arlingtonma.myrec.com/info/

Please note that for the first four weeks, we will be meeting at the Ed Burns Arena & Ice Skating Rink. In the second four weeks, we will be at the Thompson Elementary School.   

                                                                                                                                                            For more information, please contact Michael Tarascio at 978-210-2711 or email at michael@nefencing.com.

September 2025 – June 2026

Wakefield Recreation Department – Tuesday

Session 1: September 16 – November 4
Session 2: November 18 – January 20 (No fencing 12/23, and 12/30)
Session 3: January 27 – March 24 (No fencing 02/17)
Session 4: March 31 – May 26 (No fencing 04/21)

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 – 9
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 – 11
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced  for Adults

Location: McCarthy Senior Center, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA
Online registration: https://wakefieldma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Arlington Recreation Department – Wednesday

Session 1: September 17 – November 5
Session 2: November 12 – January 21 (No fencing 11/26, 12/24, and 12/31
Session 3: January 28 – March 25 (No fencing 02/18)
Session 4: April  1 – May 27 (No fencing 04/22)

6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 – 11
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced for Adults

Location: Thompson Elementary School, 181 Everett St, Arlington, MA
Online Registration: https://arlingtonma.myrec.com/info/

Arlington Recreation Department – Thursday

Session 1: September 18 – November 13  (No fencing 10/02)
Session 2: November 20 – January 29  (No fencing 11/27, 12/25, and 01/01
Session 3: February 5  – April 2 (No fencing 02/19)
Session 4: April 9 –  June 4  (No fencing 04/23)

6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 – 11
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced for Adults

Location: Thompson Elementary School, 181 Everett St, Arlington, MA
Online Registration: https://arlingtonma.myrec.com/info/

For more information, please get in touch with Michael Tarascio at 978-210-2711 or email at michael@nefencing.com.

2025 Spring/Summer Sessions

Wakefield Recreation Department – Tuesday
Session 1: May 20 – June 24
Session 2: July 8 – August 26

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 – 9
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 – 11
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced  for Adults

McCarthy Senior Center, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA
Online registration: https://wakefieldma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Arlington Recreation Department – Wednesday
Session 1 June 4 – June 25 (four weeks)
Session 2 July 9 – August 27 (eight weeks)

6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 – 11
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced for Adults

Location: Thompson Elementary School, 181 Everett St, Arlington, MA
Online Registration: https://arlingtonma.myrec.com/info/

Arlington Recreation Department – Thursday
Session 1 June 5 – June 26 (four weeks)
Session 2 July 10 – August 28 (eight weeks)

6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 – 11
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Beginner/Advanced for Adults

Location: Thompson Elementary School, 181 Everett St, Arlington, MA
Online Registration: https://arlingtonma.myrec.com/info/

For more information, please contact Michael Tarascio at 978-210-2711 or email at michael@nefencing.com.

Inclusive and Welcoming Environment

FENCE BECAUSE IT IS FUN!

The New England Fencing Alliance is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. In accordance with our values, The New England Fencing Alliance does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, or disability, in any of its fencing programs and activities.

For more information, please contact Michael Tarascio at michael@nefencing.com or 978-210-2711.