Kids’ Summer Camps in Japan
Imagine Summer Camp (Hokkaido)
Dates: Weekly between June 19-Aug. 28
Ages: 7-14
Kids get a taste of a wide range of activities on land and water around Niseko at this weekly camp. Daily transport takes kids from the standard pick-up spot in Niseko Higashiyama, with the option to add pick-up points such as in Kutchan or Sapporo. The first three days are day trips and the last two are an overnight camping excursion. The destinations range from the rivers of Kyogoku to the forests of Kimobetsu and from an ostrich farm in Niseko to Lake Toya. In one of Imagine’s signature activities, teams are challenged to build their own “civilizations” in a forest using tools, limited resources and natural materials. They also learn survival skills, cook on their own campfire and build bamboo rafts. Other highlights include cycling, snorkeling, SUP, river rafting, water fights and classic outdoor team games.
EdVenture Summer Kids Camp (Hokkaido)
Dates: Weekly between June to August
Ages: 3 and up
Choose between three or five-day camps; experiences include custom skateboard building, tree planting workshops, mountain biking, cultural excursions and organic vegetable farm visits.
Evergreen Summer Camp (Nagano)
Dates: Day camps and multi-day camps between June 27-Aug. 21
Ages: 7 and up
Evergreen Outdoor Center in Hakuba runs outdoor education programs for international schools, families and groups in the Japan Alps. Programs range from day experiences to nine-day camps. Activities include raft building, hiking, river rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, stand-up paddle boarding, tree climbing, rock climbing, and orienteering.
English Adventure (Niigata)
Dates: July 22 – Aug. 23 (Multi-day camps)
Ages: 6 and up
English Adventure runs English camp experiences for children from kindergarten to middle school. This three-day camp is nestled in the mountains near Tsunan in Niigata and emphasizes English speaking skills, personal development and growth. Fun camp activities include crafts, camp games, hiking and campfires.
ReWild Child Forest School (Kanagawa)
Dates: July 17-18
Ages: 7-14
ReWild Child’s two-day summer day camps give children the freedom to roam the forest and explore nature. The camps start around a fire circle and include activities such as raft making, hand balsam making, fire striking, slacklining, nature potions, bow and arrows and happa zome (Japanese leaf printing). There’s free time to hunt for bugs, build dens or simply swing and relax in a hammock.
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Kids’ Summer Camps in Japan
