Winter Camp in 100% English, 100% of the time!
* We will provide different activities depending on the weather and snow conditions. Please read below carefully before signing up for camp.
Each day, weather permitting, we will be either hitting the slopes to ski in the beautiful landscape of Tsunan, Niigata or enjoying your favorite camp activities. And that's just the beginning! Not a typical ski tour, English Adventure Winter 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!
Five-Day Camp
After many requests to extend the traditional four-day camp, we are running the five-day Winter Camp!
Campers will have more time to bond with other campers and and get the most out of their vacation. Seats are limited!
Here's what makes English Adventure Winter Camp still awesome if skiing is not possible:
1. EA summer camp vibes but with new and unique, Winter, activities
High up in the mountains of Tsunan, we usually have snow at this time of the year. If we aren’t able to ski, there will most likely be enough snow to enjoy some snow related activities. From Sledding, hiking, walking on snow through the forest and forest games like you have never seen before. To, electives like, bouldering, gaga, English games, and team building games.
2. Team building
Getting to make new friends and rekindling old friendships. This camp will focus on team building and learning to build relationships with campers from all over Japan. With previous winter camps, many campers are repeaters and rekindling old friendships is a unique part of the magic of winter camp. First time campers also reap the benefits of having repeater campers at camp as the support and show how much fun camp can be by leading and guiding new campers.
3. Amazing, International Staff
All of our Immersion Staff staff are native level English speakers, so campers will be exposed to English all day, every day. This is a unique opportunity to communicate and spend time with staff from all over the world in a fully immersive 100% English environment.
Here's what makes English Adventure Winter Camp awesome if we are able to ski:
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. Five days of skiing (Weather Permitting)
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 from the time they arrive and until the time they get back home!
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 lift 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 learn various skills to better their skiing ability. We separate skill into three ski levels and within those levels, we will move campers based on their progression:
** Ski level definitions have been updated. Please read below carefully even if your child has joined our ski camp before.
［Beginner 0-5 times］For campers who have never skied before to campers who are just learning to ski! 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.
［Intermediate 5-10 times］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 10+ times］This level is for children who have skied many times. They have full confidence skiing on advanced ski courses.
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Program Details
| Schedule |
Immersion Session 1 (4-night 5-day camp) Grades: 1-2 12/26 – 12/30 Grades: 3-6 12/26 – 12/30 Grades: 7-9 12/26 – 12/30 Immersion Session 2 (4-night 5-day camp) Grades: 1-2 1/3 – 1/7 Grades: 3-6 1/3 – 1/7 Grades: 7-9 1/3 – 1/7 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 7:15 - 7:30am (Tentative) Shin-Osaka: JR Shin-Osaka station 6:15 - 6:30am (Tentative) Campsite Drop off: 11:00 - 11:30am (Tentative) *Details will be emailed 1 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 1 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 ¥130,550 View pricing details |
| Included in Program | Round-trip 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 | Tokyo check-in (Shinkansen and Chartered bus), Campsite check-out ¥0 Campsite check-in, Tokyo check-out (Shinkansen and Chartered bus) ¥0 Nagoya Meetup/Dispersal（Express train, Shinkansen and Chartered bus, round trip） ¥15,000 Shin-Osaka Meetup/Dispersal（Shinkansen, Express train, Shinkansen and Chartered bus, round trip） ¥30,000 Niigata Campsite Drop-off (One-way only) ¥0 Niigata Campsite Drop-off and Pick-up (Round Trip) ¥-6,000 Ski Set Rental ¥8,000 Ski Wear Rental ¥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.
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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 or contact customer support by email or telephone. 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 |
