Sleep Away Foil Summer Camp at Mercer University!
Get ready for Summer Nationals with high-level coaches in a beautiful setting!
Being held at Mercer University, Macon, GA.
(This event is not a program of Mercer University)
Image: Mercer University (photo posted by owner).
camp dates: June 14-19, 2026
location: 1501 Mercer university dr., macon, ga 31207
contact information: walid mahran
404-808-5991
lotusfencing@gmail.com
camp cost
We have early-bird, regular, and late fee rates for our camp, depending on when you submit the non-refundable deposit:
before march: $1,495 for members*; $1,550 for non-members
between 3/1-4/15: $1,595 for members*; $1,650 for non-members
after april 15th: $1,695 for members*; $1,750 for non-members
deposit: $650 (non-refundable)
*MEMBERS: Fencers who are members of Lotus Fencing Academy or its sister clubs (Red Star Fencing Club and Birmingham Fencing Club).
payment methods
Complete the registration form online and make payment to reserve your spot (deposit of $650 or full amount).
You can pay via:
Venmo (@lotusfencing),
Zelle (lotusfencing@gmail.com) or
check. If paying by check, make your check payable to Lotus Fencing Academy and send it to:
lotus fencing academy
3400 W. Hospital Ave., Suites 205—208
chamblee, ga 30341
Extra private lessons are available for $60/each. Payment for extra lessons has to be made before the start date for the camp. Fencers can choose what coach to take lessons with or leave it to the camp director to choose for fencers.
Training times
Sunday: 7-9pm
Monday: 7-8am, 9am-12pm, 2-4pm, 6-8pm
Tuesday: 6-8am, 9:30am-12pm, 2-4pm, 6-9pm
Wednesday: 7-8am, 9am-12pm, 2-4pm
Thursday: 9am-12pm, 2-4pm, 6-9pm
Friday: 9am-12pm
COACHES
WALID MAHRAN was a 3-time member of the Egyptian Olympic fencing team and has won numerous national and international competitions. Mahran also has exemplary coaching credentials; he has attended various esteemed coaching schools in Germany, Hungary, Greece, Egypt, and France. He holds a Maître d’Arms in all 3 weapons, and he also earned the Certificate in Fencing Instruction from the highly respected Bordeaux Academy in Bordeaux, France. He has been the Head Coach at Lotus Fencing Academy in Atlanta, GA for over 20 years.
PETER HABALA was a member of the Romanian National Team for 10 years representing his country at 5 World Championships. He was a 5-time Romanian National Champion, and 5-time Gold medalist at the Balkan Championship. He is currently the Head Coach at RedStar Fencing Club in Chicago and an Assistant Fencing Coach at Northwestern University.
RYLAN DELAP is one of the highest rated referee officials for United States Fencing and officiates internationally as well. He is one of the few Certified Referee Instructors (CRI) for US Fencing and is able to certify new US Fencing referees.
Rylan competed on the Varsity Fencing Team at Penn State where he fenced with members of the National and Olympic Team for the USA and his Penn State team earned the NCAA Championship title in 2014.