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Karuizawa

Nature Adventure 2023

An unforgettable summer experience for kids ages 4-7.

Embrace the great outdoors, overcome exciting challenges, and delight in exploring volcanic fields, waterfalls, bird watching, campfire cooking, and Japanese culture – a magical journey they'll cherish forever!

Karuizawa

Nature Adventure 2023

An Unforgettable Summer Experience for Kids Ages 4-7.

Embrace the Great Outdoors, Overcome Exciting Challenges, and Delight in Exploring Volcanic Fields, Waterfalls, Bird Watching, Campfire Cooking, and Japanese Culture – A Magical Journey They'll Cherish Forever!

A Summer Adventure

Embrace the Outdoors for an Adventure of a Lifetime

Looking for an extraordinary summer adventure for your kids? Look no further than TCG Nature Adventure in Karuizawa. Nestled in the beautiful natural surroundings of Karuizawa, this program offers children ages 4-7 an unforgettable summer experience that combines outdoor exploration, exciting challenges, and a deep appreciation for nature.

Explore the Stunning Natural Landscape of Karuizawa

We are offering this Nature Adventure program at Karuizawa over four weeks, with each week presenting a unique experience for participants. Here are the available dates for this summer:

Week 1: July 24 - 28
Week 2: July 31 - August 4

For Week 1 and 2, please email us for availability.

Week 3: August 7 - 11

Week 3 is Full!

Week 4: August 14 - 18 (Still open!)

Save with Friends and Family

Sharing the adventure with friends and siblings adds to the fun and saves you money. Registering with your friends or siblings can save ¥24,000 per week on your registration. Ensure to contact the TCG team via email or the contact form to obtain the discount coupon code before registering.

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Hike Through Ancient Lava Flows, Discover Hidden Waterfalls, and So Much More

At TCG Nature Adventure, every day is a chance for your child to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature. Each day, from hiking through ancient lava flows to discovering hidden waterfalls, engaging in bird watching, and indulging in campfire cooking, brings a new opportunity for discovery and adventure. The program aims to create a magical journey that your child will cherish forever.

Develop Curiosity, Teamwork Skills, and a Sense of Wonder

TCG Nature Adventure welcomes children between 4 and 7 to join this excellent summer program. While the primary age range is 4-7, we will consider children outside of this range on a case-by-case basis. It's a fantastic opportunity for young learners to develop their curiosity, teamwork skills, and a sense of wonder in the great outdoors.

What to Expect

Your child will embark on a thrilling daily journey during the Nature Adventure program. The day begins with a meet-up at Karuizawa Station in the morning, followed by a drive to the day's destination. Once there, the children will prepare for the day's activities, including dressing appropriately for the weather and preparing for exploration and adventure. We provide lunch, offering a healthy and delicious meal to fuel their energy. After more play and exploration, the day concludes with a return to Karuizawa Station by 3:00 pm, leaving your child with cherished memories and new skills.

Leadership and Learning

At TCG Nature Adventure, children are not just participants but leaders in their learning journey. The program nurtures curiosity, encourages teamwork, and cultivates a deep appreciation for nature. The dedicated staff, passionate about early childhood education and learning in nature, create a safe and engaging environment where children can thrive and explore.

Join the Adventure

TCG Nature Adventure at Karuizawa is more than just a summer camp. It is a place of growth, discovery, and unforgettable memories, surrounded by the stunning natural landscape of Karuizawa. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this incredible journey of exploration and learning.

Register Today!

Every day we will experience what nature has to offer in different environments. The locations include volcanic fields, waterfalls, bird watching, cooking over a campfire, and Japanese culture.

Details

Ages
4 to 7 Years Old
*3-year-olds may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Camp Time
9:00am - 3:00pm
Location
Rising Field Karuizawa
Fee
¥154,000 per week

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Daily Schedule

8:45 am -9:00 pm: Meet at Karuizawa Station in the morning.

Once everyone is ready we will drive to the Nature Adventure destination for the day.

When we arrive we will get ourselves ready for the day, dressing for the weather, bathroom, etc.

Every destination brings its own uniqueness, exploration, and adventure. Every child brings their own experience and imagination to explore.

We will find our lunch spot for the day and a healthy lunch will be served.

Enjoy more play and exploration before heading back to Karuizawa Station

3:00pm: End of the fantastic day!

Fall Adventure 2023

Join us for a playful and educational adventure in the vibrant fall colors!

4 - 7-year-olds can explore and learn about nature during our Fall Nature Adventure this October. We'll hike through forests, collect leaves, and learn forest skills. They will develop a love of nature and a sense of responsibility for protecting it.

This event is perfect for kids who love to be outdoors and learn about nature.

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Our 2023 Team!

Tsuyoshi “Yoshi” Domoto

Camp Advisor & Consultant

Yoshi was born in Sapporo but had an international upbringing, spending his childhood in Taiwan, Hong Kong (China) and South Korea until he left for the United States for University.

His passion for education was ignited in 2014 during the time when Yoshi worked for a non-profit in Honduras when he learned that his homestay sister had only four books at home. Because he believes quality education should be accessible to all, he crowdsourced a project that resulted in the establishment of the town’s first community library (e-libro project).

Yoshi has organized, managed and delivered successful summer camp programs in previous seasons in Tokyo, Nagano and Gunma prefectures as the Country Manager of a programming school for kids and also as the Director of an academic institution for international school students in Tokyo.

Yoshi currently works as an educational consultant where he advises and consults international schools, educational institutions and individual families who want to provide a quality education for their children. He holds a Masters of Education in Technology, Innovation and Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education (MA 2017).

Kai Chang

Head Counselor

His fondest memories as a child were playing outdoors in the creek with friends, camping with the Cub Scouts of America, and being outside. We built makeshift rafts, explored the neighborhood, learnt about our environment, and dealt with the weather without adult supervision. His passion is to give that right to explore, play and be in nature back to the children in an educational setting. Realizing the need to for education in an outdoor environment Kai founded iForest - International Forest School in Tokyo.

In the pursuit to become a confident outdoor counselor Kai began seeking a profession in education in 2007. Starting with the U.S. Peace Corps to a MS in Early Childhood and Family Development from Missouri State University. He has worked in prominent international schools in Minato municipality and he is a board member at NPO Harmony International School, Fujisawa, Japan.

Kai is also a JBS (Japan Bushcraft School) certified advisor, is WFA (Wilderness First Aid) certified through Wilderness Medical Associates International, and will soon be a Level 3 Forest School Leader

About Tokyo Children's Garden

Tokyo Children’s Garden is an innovative, Reggio Emilia-inspired bilingual preschool nestled in the heart of Tokyo. We view children as capable learners and actively embrace their thoughts and ideas in our unique, nurturing environment.

At the start of the pandemic, we temporarily closed our Tokyo campus while seeking an alternative to online sessions. Believing young children need real-life experiences, we relocated to a scenic house in the woods of Kawaguchiko, surrounded by breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, not knowing if any of our school families would follow us.

To our delight, most of our families joined us, resulting in a memorable summer of forest fun. Since then, we have regularly offered forest school experiences in Karuizawa and are thrilled to introduce our Nature Adventure camp to new families this summer.

This year, we're fortunate to have Kai Chang and Tsuyoshi "Yoshi" Domoto lead our Karuizawa Nature Adventure in picturesque Karuizawa. Our exciting program has engaging activities and outings to spark curiosity and inspire young minds. Campers will make new friends, explore nature, and learn new things, all against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Asama. There's no better way to spend the summer!

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About iForest

iForest is an all outdoors nature school in and around Tokyo. It is inspired by the Danish forest school approach and believes that each child holds their own motivation to learn. Learning in nature at an early age will help the children have a deeper appreciation and connection to our beautiful world. The freedom of learning from the outdoors stimulates physical, cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional and with the added health benefits.