100% English, 100% of the time!
We are operating a four day and a five day Ski Camp for the Immersion Program. Each day, we are hitting the slopes to ski in the beautiful winter landscape of Tsunan, Niigata. And that's just the beginning! Not a typical ski tour, English Adventure Ski Camp is a complete experience with all of the fun activities and camp traditions that we’re famous for.
Our kitchen serves up an international menu of delicious, nutritious food to give campers the energy they need. And of course, Immersion campers and staff speak 100% English, 100% of the time, with no Japanese allowed. It's like a winter vacation overseas—without the plane ticket!
New! Five Day Camp
After many requests to extend the traditional four-day camp, we are running a new five day camp for the Immersion program for Ski Camp!
Campers will have more time to bond with other campers and challenge their skiing skills for further advancement. Come join us for an extra day of fun in skiing of Tsunan. Seats are limited!
Here's what is going to make this year's ski camp the best yet:
1. 100% English all the time
Even during ski lessons, Immersion Campers will not speak or be spoken to in Japanese. All of our instructors are English speakers, so even technical skiing points will be conveyed in English.
2. Four days/five days of skiing
Each day, your child will have a chance to try, learn and grow their skiing ability. For more experienced skiers, your child will be able to hone their skills and test their limits!
3. Ski-in / Ski-out location
English Adventure’s private lodge is located right next to our gorgeous ski hill. Our site is ski-in / ski-out so your child can enjoy winter fun from the time they arrive to the time they get back on the bus!
4. Large and private ski hill
Our lodge and ski slope are privately run by English Adventure. That means that we control who is using our lifts and runs, and campers don’t have to worry about crowded slopes or long lift lines, so campers will learn to ski in a controlled, safe environment. Our large private ski hill will allow for your child to enjoy skiing regardless of ability level!
5. Skill-dependent lessons
We separate lessons depending on your child’s skiing ability. For example, beginner lessons will start with how to put on ski boots and use equipment. More experienced skiers will be able to learn various skills to better their skiing ability. We separate skill into four ski levels:
［New to skiing］For Campers who have never skied before! We will teach all the basics, from putting on boots and using ski lifts to safely making their way down the hill while being guided by their instructor.
［Beginner］This level is for children who have been skiing before but are not comfortable skiing alone. They should be capable of riding a ski lift by themselves, and know roughly how to turn and stop on skis.
［Intermediate］This level is for children who have been skiing enough to be able to confidently make their way down the hill on their own. They can stop with their skis parallel to each other, and have full control of their movement up to a certain speed.
［Advanced］This level is for children who have skied many times. They have full confidence skiing on advanced ski courses.
Click here for details about the ski lessons.
Activities
Outside of skiing, your child can enjoy various winter activities as well as other traditional camp activities. Activities may include:
・Ski
・Snow Play
・Sledding
・Night Sledding
・Campfire＆marshmallow roasting
*Activities, including skiing, subject to change due to weather and other factors.
Program Details
| Schedule |
View all sessions' availability and pricing |
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| Accommodation | Mountain Park Tsunan Tsunan, Niigata |
| Meeting Point and Time | Tokyo: In front of Shinjuku Kogakuin University Campus (Tentative) 7:00 - 9:00am Nagoya: JR Nagoya station 7:30am (Tentative) Shin-Osaka JR Shin-Osaka station 6:30am(Tentative) Campsite Drop off 12:00 -13:30pm (Tentative) *Details will be emailed 2 weeks before camp |
| Return Point and Time | Tokyo: In front of Shinjuku Kogakuin University Campus (Tentative) 6:30 - 8:00pm Nagoya: JR Nagoya station 6:00 - 7:00pm (Tentative) Shin-Osaka JR Shin-Osaka station 7:20 - 8:20pm(Tentative) Campsite Drop off 12:30 - 13:30pm (Tentative) *Details will be emailed 2 weeks before camp |
| Transportation | Tokyo: JR Tokyo Station – JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station (Joetsu Shinkansen Toki or Tanigawa), JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station – Mountain Park Tsunan (chartered bus), all return-trip Nagoya (optional fees will apply): JR Nagoya Station – JR Nagano Station (Limited Express Shinano), JR Nagano Station – JR Iiyama Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen Hakutaka), JR Iiyama Station - Mountain Park Tsunan (chartered bus), all return-trip Shin-Osaka (optional fees will apply): JR Shin-Osaka Station – JR Tsuruga Station (Limited Express Thunderbird), JR Tsuruga Station – JR Iiyama Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen Hakutaka), JR Iiyama Station - Mountain Park Tsunan (chartered bus), all return-trip * Travel routes and means of transport are subject to change, due to seat availability and other factors. |
| Open To |
Children in elementary 1st grade through middle school 3rd grade.
The Immersion program is designed for children who already speak English at a high level of fluency. |
| Price | From ¥99,950 View pricing details |
| Included in Program | Round-trip chartered bus from Tokyo, lodging, meals, ski lift tickets, ski lessons, activity fees, travel insurance, and applicable consumption tax. |
| Options | Nagoya Meeting/Dispersal (Round Trip) - 4 day camp only ¥15,000 Shin-Osaka Meetup/Dispersal (Round Trip) - 4 day camp only ¥30,000 Niigata Campsite Drop-off ¥0 Niigata Campsite Pick-up ¥0 Niigata Campsite Drop-off and Pick-up (Round Trip) ¥-6,000 Ski Set Rental ¥6,000 Ski Wear Rental ¥4,000 Bring Your Own Helmet ¥-500 |
| Meals | (3-night 4-day camps) 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners (4-night 5-day camps) 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners (8-night 9-day camps) 8 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners (12-night 13-day camps) 12 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 12 dinners |
| Bus Company | Uonuma Chuo Transport Co., Ltd., Nagano Kotsu Co., Ltd., or a bus company with equivalent services |
| Tour Conductor | This tour will not be accompanied by a tour conductor. Panorama GK staff will accompany the tour from check-in to check-out. |
| Mimumum Number of Participants |
(4-night 5-day and 3-night 4-day camps) 90 per session and 4 per grade (2 per gender group) (8-night 9-day camps) 4 per grade (2 per gender group) *Maximum participants: 16 (12-night 13-day camps) 4 per grade (2 per gender group) *Maximum participants: 16 |
| Payment Details | By bank transfer. Payment details will be included in the confirmation mail we send after receiving your registration. All fees must be paid within 7 days of registration.
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| Regarding Cancellations | Camp sessions are filled in the order we receive payment in full for registered campers.
Camp cancellation fees: Cancellation 20 to 8 days prior to camp start date: 20% charge Cancellation 7 to 2 days prior to camp start date: 30% charge Cancellation 1 day prior to camp start date: 40% charge Cancellation on the camp start date before check-in time: 50% charge Cancellation without notice or after camp check-in time: 100% charge All refunds will be made by bank transfer within 10 business days. Bank transfer fees will be deducted from the refund amount. Also donation to NPO Mirai no Mori will not be refunded. To cancel your camp registration, please send us a request via the link below. We will confirm your cancellation by email. Camp Cancellation Request Form |
| Organizer | Panorama GK Registered Travel Agent Ko 1745-1, Kamigo Ueda, Oaza, Tsunan Nakauonuma-gun, Niigata (License No. 2-430 approved by the Governor of Niigata) Full Member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association |
