English / Arts / Sports · Chofu / Roppongi, Tokyo
ASIJ | Summer Day Camp
Five days of English-led activities, sports, crafts and classes on a Tokyo school campus.
- Ages / grades
- Chofu grades 1–6; Roppongi pre-K–grade 1
- Duration
- 5 weekdays
- Attendance
- Day attendance
- Language
- English-led; classes differ by residency Teaching language and starting level
Past edition · next season unverified
Chofu 2026: four weeks 20 Jul–14 Aug; Roppongi three weeks through 7 Aug. A 2027 brochure-request notice exists, but dates are unconfirmed.
- Past edition · 2026/07/20–08/14 / campus-dependent Sources and official information
Overlapping holiday tags help you browse broadly. School breaks vary; check the stated year, actual dates and duration.
Sources checked ·Who can apply
External/first-time children may apply publicly. Japan residents, including Tokyo families, qualify for regular tracks; overseas residents use Chofu ISP only.
Chofu grades 1–6; Roppongi Pre-K–grade 1, using Japanese age bands. 2026 ISP: July 20–24 and 27–31. Guardian applies; daytime contact and Japanese mailing address required. ISP needs travel insurance evidence unless valid Japanese health insurance. Returning-family priority; same-day oversubscription lottery.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | Activities in English; ISP replaces English classes with simple-Japanese cultural sessions led by English-proficient instructors. |
| Required starting proficiency | Roppongi explicitly accepts English non-speakers. No Chofu/ISP minimum published. Guardians must understand the Japanese original terms. |
| Japanese-language support | Bilingual counselors documented; ISP Japanese/culture instruction confirmed. Programme-wide Japanese interpreting is not guaranteed. |
| Chinese-language support | Chinese-speaking staff or interpreting not verified in official information. |
| Korean-language support | Onsite Korean-language support is unverified. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published programme total | ¥92,000 |
| People covered | 1 child |
| Duration and edition | 5 weekdays · 2026 summer |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | Classes, activities, materials, lunch, snack and T-shirt |
| Extra / to confirm | Bus ¥6,000, After Camp ¥28,000, required personal travel insurance when applicable, family travel/lodging |
| Fee source | Official English brochure 20262026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
2026 Chofu Regular ¥92,000/5 days includes materials, lunch, snack and T-shirt. Bus +¥6,000; After Camp +¥28,000. Overseas ISP ¥126,000; Roppongi ¥86,000, lunch extra.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
Chofu 09:30–15:30, one/two English periods plus age-based sports, water play and crafts; optional care to 17:30.
Parents, accommodation and transport
No lodging; station buses or family drop-off. Roppongi has different hours and transfer arrangements.
Why it is in this guide
A Tokyo-based option with nights at home and explicit eligibility for Japan-resident international-school children.
Who it may suit
For first-time camp families or a structured week in Tokyo.
What to weigh up
Weekly content repeats. Regular English classes may be basic for fluent speakers; overseas ISP replaces them with Japan discovery classes.
Operating history and evidence
Official history dates to 1975. A 7 Aug 2026 Chofu parent review is positive about activities/staff; another 2026 parent comparison reports no noticeable short-term English gain.
Read participant accounts
Independent account · Published / experience date: 2026-08-07
Chofu parent account
Describes enjoyable activities, kind staff and wanting to return.
One family, incentives unknown; attending with a familiar friend may have helped.
Read the sourceBefore you book
Confirm residency track, grade, buses and dietary limits. Valid travel insurance is required without Japanese health cover.
Cancellation and refunds
Paid single-week 2026 example: ¥5,000 by 15 May; ¥10,000 by 12 Jun; ¥20,000 by 30 Jun; no refund from 1 Jul. Multiple weeks/options have separate rules.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Official SDC overview
- Official application page and brochure link
- Official English brochure 2026
- Chofu parent review, August 2026
- Parent comparison, 2026
- ASIJ official 2026 Japanese brochure
An editorial comparison based on official information and attributed agency or media sources, not first-hand reviews, rankings or a safety guarantee. Match the school calendar, language needs, independence and the adults’ plans together.