All programs: no experience needed, equipment provided on day one.
We have dedicated beginner classes for each age group, taught by separate coaching staff.
Separate beginner classes for kids and for teens and adults. All equipment is provided.
Fencing
A playful, low-pressure intro to fencing built for the youngest athletes. Classes focus on movement, coordination, and early blade fundamentals — one class per week so there's no overwhelm. All gear is provided.
Fencing
A structured 4-week course covering footwork, blade technique, and your first bouts on the strip. Classes meet twice a week and build on each other. Most kids in this program are competing at tournaments within a year.
Beginning Fencing
Built for beginners 13 through adult — including those who've never held a weapon. You'll learn footwork, blade technique, and compete in your first bouts, all in a focused and non-intimidating environment. No athletic background required.
Wheelchair fencing in saber and epee for athletes ages 7 through adult — beginners absolutely included. You'll fence from a chair fixed to a frame, learning the blade work, timing, and tactics that make fencing one of the fastest sports there is. Every piece of equipment you need to get started is provided at the club.
Archery
Explore Archery is our beginner course for kids ages 8 to 12. Young archers learn range safety, stance, and form, and they shoot plenty of arrows along the way. Coached by our experienced USA Archery certified coaches and instructors. All equipment is provided.
Archery
Try Archery is a 90-minute, small-group intro session for teens and adults. You'll learn range safety and basic form, then shoot your first arrows with a coach right beside you. You don't need any experience or have to sign up for anything more, and all equipment is provided.
Loved it? You can move into an ongoing class, book private lessons, shoot during Open Range, or do all three. Or just enjoy it as a one-time adventure. Try Archery makes a great date night, a fun outing with friends, or your first step toward becoming an archer.
Camp
A full week of fencing, archery, and classic camp activities. Kids learn both sports from Nova's coaching staff, make friends, and build real confidence — all in a safe, supervised environment. No prior experience in either sport needed.
Parties
Dodgeball with bows. Archery Tag is a high-energy group activity hosted at Nova's indoor facility in Falls Church. Perfect for birthday parties, school groups, and team outings. We handle setup, equipment, and safety instruction.
