English / Nature · Karuizawa, Nagano
EtonHouse | Rising Field Karuizawa
A weekly English day camp from age four, compatible with a family stay in Karuizawa.
- Ages / grades
- 4–12; no daytime diapers
- Duration
- Monday–Friday, 5 days, 09:00–15:00
- Attendance
- Day attendance / Parent accompanies
- Language
- English; beginners welcome Teaching language and starting level
Past edition · next season unverified
2026 weekly season: 8 June–28 August, now past. 2027 unannounced.
- Past edition · 2026/06/08–08/28 Sources and official information
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Sources checked ·Who can apply
A public weekly camp; its FAQ explicitly covers participants arriving from outside Japan, without host-school enrolment.
Ages 4–12, daytime toilet independence. Parents handle daily transport and leave during sessions. Overseas arrivals need travel insurance covering liability and outpatient care.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | All activities are conducted in English. |
| Required starting proficiency | The FAQ explicitly welcomes different English levels, including beginners. |
| Japanese-language support | The extent of onsite Japanese support is unverified; Japanese web copy alone is not a guarantee. |
| Chinese-language support | Mandarin-speaking teachers are generally available, but assignments are undecided; support for a chosen week is not guaranteed. |
| 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 | ¥132,000 |
| People covered | 1 child |
| Duration and edition | 5 days · 2026 |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | Five days including tax, lunch and injury insurance. |
| Extra / to confirm | Flights, family lodging and commuting, unlisted meals and insurance are extra. |
| Fee source | Official 2026 day camp2026-10-04 |
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: ¥132,000/week including tax, lunch and injury insurance. Add family lodging, daily transfers and other meals.
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
Hiking, stream/rope activities, tree climbing, crafts and teamwork, with a Friday family celebration.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Arrange a family hotel separately. Tokyo–Karuizawa Shinkansen plus local car/taxi; do not assume mountain-road walking access is safe.
Why it is in this guide
Multi-day nature exposure for younger children who still need nights with family.
Who it may suit
For families able to arrange accommodation and daily transfers, seeking outdoor English activity.
What to weigh up
Parents leave after drop-off; this is not an accompanied daily class. Accommodation and transport are separate.
Operating history and evidence
Official 2017 and 2026 material confirms continuity. A 2021 parent arrival account exists; a 2026 independent review covers the separate preschool campus, not Rising Field.
Before you book
Plan lodging and transfers first; check rain gear, age grouping, dietary support and wildlife procedures.
Cancellation and refunds
2026 terms: 10% from registration; no refund from 11 May 2026. No makeup/compensation for natural-disaster cancellation. Recheck for 2027.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Official 2026 day camp
- Official Rising Field FAQ
- Official 2017 programme archive
- Parent arrival account, 2021
- Different preschool-campus parent review, September 2026
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.