English / Nature · Karuizawa, Nagano
CAMPSHIP ACADEMY | Karuizawa English Camp
A beginner-friendly 3-night English tent camp with Tokyo departure and practical outdoor activities.
- Ages / grades
- Japanese grades 1–9
- Duration
- 3 nights/4 days
- Attendance
- Child-only boarding
- Language
- Staff use English; Japanese support available Teaching language and starting level
Past edition · next season unverified
23–26 August 2026 is past; the page’s sold-out label refers to that edition. 2027 unannounced.
- Past edition · 2026/08/23–26 Sources and official information
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Sources checked ·Who can apply
A standalone public camp, with Tokyo-area handover and support for distant participants; no host-school enrolment requirement.
Normally grades 1–9; adjacent ages require consultation. Child-only boarding needs guardian handover and emergency contacts. Overseas-resident and nationality-specific rules are unverified.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | Staff conduct activities in English. |
| Required starting proficiency | No English proficiency prerequisite; beginners may join and Japanese between children is allowed. |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese-speaking staff help when needed and in emergencies. Availability in other first languages needs confirmation. |
| Chinese-language support | Onsite Chinese-language support is unverified. |
| 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 | ¥82,280 |
| People covered | 1 child |
| Duration and edition | 4 days · 2026 |
| Accommodation | Lodging included |
| Included in this amount | Lodging, travel, 10 meals, activities, travel insurance and tax. |
| Extra / to confirm | Sleeping-bag rental ¥2,500 plus tax; travel to/from the meeting point extra. |
| Fee source | Official 2026 programme and terms2026-10-04 |
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 regular price: primary ¥82,280; junior high ¥88,880, tax included. Includes lodging, travel, 10 meals, activities and travel insurance. Sleeping-bag rental ¥2,500 before tax.
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
Fire making, stream play, hiking, obstacle challenges, campfire and shared camp chores.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Tents at Rising Field Karuizawa; train/charter bus from Tokyo Station. Karuizawa Station joining is by arrangement.
Why it is in this guide
A relatively short independent camp combining English exposure with real tent living.
Who it may suit
For first-time English campers who benefit from Japanese fallback support.
What to weigh up
Not a guaranteed all-English peer environment for native speakers; comfort with sleeping bags and group living matters.
Operating history and evidence
The provider documents expansion from three days in 2025 to four in 2026. Testimonials found are provider-selected; independent family experience remains limited.
Before you book
Check language fit, sleeping bag, allergies, rain plan, supervision and joining arrangements.
Cancellation and refunds
21+ days before: no cancellation charge; 20–8 days 20%; 7–2 days 30%; previous day 40%; day-of 50%; after start/no-show 100%. Refund transfer fee ¥330.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Official 2026 programme and terms
- Official company programme history
- Provider explanation of selected testimonials
- Official admission, distant access and English-programme FAQ
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