English is Fun!
Your child will have a blast at this real North American summer camp. Nestled in the spectacular mountains of Tsunan, Niigata-ken, we fill our days with crafts, games, cookouts, outdoor skill workshops, campfires and lots of traditional North American summer camp fun. Give your child a summer adventure they'll never forget!
The Challenge Program is designed for campers with limited English experience. Challenge campers sometimes come in with a few years of English learning under their belts, and sometimes with none at all. All staff are bilingual and offer plenty of Japanese support while gauging the right English level to use with each individual camper. Beginners welcome!
Best for:
- Kids with NO English experience
- Kids who are learning English, but still need some support in Japanese（Beginner-Intermediate）
- Some returnee kids who have forgotten so much English that daily conversation is difficult
Fun, real-life practice for English learners
At English Adventure, we use every activity to make English real (and really fun!) for English learners. Each day is full of interaction with friendly and supportive English-speaking staff. The results: improved listening and speaking, increased confidence, and greater motivation to learn English when campers return home.
At English Adventure camps, English is not a "class." It's how we live! We use physical, fun-packed outdoor activities and games (no textbooks) to teach and reinforce new words and interactions.
The primary goal of the Challenge Program isn’t to teach lots of new words and phrases to campers. Instead, campers will have a great time experiencing English naturally at camp, and return home associating English with fun. We frequently hear from parents that their children’s interest in studying English went through the roof after camp.
For Challenge campers who are currently studying English at eikaiwa or their schools, camp is a great place to use English words or phrases they already know. Campers often feel more comfortable practicing English outside of a classroom environment, and camp gives them an opportunity to find practical uses for classroom English. After camp, campers will go back to their English lessons with fresh motivation and appreciation for the language!
Campsite
Come enjoy summer at our private campsite, located in the beautiful mountains of Niigata Prefecture, near the small town of Tsunan Machi.
Our little corner of the Japanese Alps is a perfect example of the variability of the seasons. In the winter, Tsunan is known for being one of the snowiest places in Japan, but in the summer the weather is simply stunning. Blissfully warm but not as hot as Kanto or Kansai, summers in Tsunan are magical. Our campsite is blessed with forests, clear skies, and a warm, swimmable lake. And at night, away from the light pollution of the big city, the night stars are uncountable and clear.
For more information about the campsite, please visit this page.
Camp Activities*
From Swimming to Bouldering, Kayaking to Crafts, Activity Leaders are in charge of camp activities! Selected due their specific expertise, Activity Leaders make each camp activity unique and special!
◆Water Play (All grades)
◆Kayaking (G3 to G9)
◆Bouldering (All grades)
◆Slackline & Low Ropes Course (All grades)
◆Nature Inquiry (G1 to G2)
◆Nature Walk (G1 to G6)
◆Overnight Hike (G7 to G9)
◆Field Games (All grades)
◆Crafts (All grades)
◆Gaga and 9 square (All grades)
◆Camp Games (All grades)
◆Camp Fire & Marshmallow Roasting (All grades)
◆Stargazing (All grades)
◆Tie Dye (All grades)
◆English Games (Challenge and Challenge Plus programs only)
*Activities subject to change due to weather, disease prevention measures and other factors.
Age-Specific Programming
Our age-specific program design helps us meet the needs of your child's age group, so they can get the best possible experience out of camp. That perfect mix of challenge and fun is why families send their children to English Adventure year after year.
Campers go to activities in groups based on their program and age. For example, Challenge Junior Campers (first and second graders) go to activities separately from Middle Campers (third through fourth graders) and Immersion campers. Most activities are split up even further, into smaller groups of roughly sixteen campers. This allows us to maximize one-on-one staff time for each camper.
This also allows us to tailor each activity to the needs of a camper’s age group. For example, Junior Campers go on a relatively easy hike close to the lodge. Senior Campers (Junior High Schoolers) go on a more rigorous hike that takes them over the mountain and ends with an overnight stay overlooking beautiful valleys on both sides.
Reconnect with camp friends – or make new ones!
Whether your child is reuniting with camp friends, or joining English Adventure for the first time, we’ve got our best camp season yet in store. Be a part of it - register today!
FAQ and English Level check
For Frequently Asked Questions click here
For help determining what program suits your camper’s English level click here
Program Details
| Schedule |
View all sessions' availability and pricing |
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| Accommodation | Mountain Park Tsunan Tsunan, Niigata |
| Meeting Point and Time | Tokyo: Tokyo Station 7:00 - 7:45am (Tentative) Nagoya: JR Nagoya station 7:30 - 8:30am (Tentative) Shin-Osaka: JR Shin-Osaka station 7:15 - 8:00am (Tentative) Campsite Drop off: 11:00 - 11:30am (Tentative) *Details will be emailed 2 weeks before camp |
| Return Point and Time | Tokyo: Tokyo Station (Tentative) 17:30 - 18:15 Nagoya: JR Nagoya station 18:15 - 18:30 (Tentative) Shin-Osaka: JR Shin-Osaka station 19:25 -19:45(Tentative) Campsite Pick-up: 13:00 - 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 | Elementary 1st through middle school 3rd grade |
| Price | From ¥112,700 View pricing details |
| Included in Program | All-inclusive: Round-trip bullet train and chartered bus from Tokyo (Nagoya and Osaka options are available), lodging, meals, activity fees, travel insurance, handling fee (5,000 yen per camper per session, non-refundable) and applicable consumption tax. |
| Options | Nagoya Meetup and Dispersal ¥15,000 Osaka Meetup and Dispersal ¥30,000 Campsite Drop-off and Pick-up (Round Trip) ¥-6,000 |
| 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 credit card. A confirmation email will be sent once your payment is confirmed. It will take up to 5 days.
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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 Cancellations will be processed within 10 business days. The actual timing of refund to your credit card depends on your credit card company's policy. Also, a handling fee of 5,000 yen per camper per session and Mirai no Mori donations will not be refundable. 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 |
