Nature / Sports / School experience · Niseko, Hokkaido
HIS Niseko | Nature Summer Programme
Five days of outdoor learning in Niseko. The 2026 session has ended; Sapporo’s 2026 programme was cancelled.
- Ages / grades
- 7–14, in two age groups
- Duration
- 5 days, day attendance
- Attendance
- Day attendance
- Language
- English-school setting; camp support unverified Teaching language and starting level
Past edition · next season unverified
Niseko ran 22–26 June 2026. Sapporo cancelled its 2026 summer programme for major renovation. No 2027 dates or fees are verified; these are 2026 planning reference details.
- Past edition · 22–26 Jun 2026 · ended Sources and official information
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Sources checked ·Who can apply
Public programme with a separate current-student discount and explicit foreign-attendee insurance/visa guidance; regular school enrolment is not required.
Confirmed attendance options: Day attendance · Other options need confirmation
Ages 7–10 must be seven by 1 May 2026; ages 11–14 must be in Grades 5–8 during 2025/26. Families provide daily transport and care after 15:00. Foreign-attendee accident insurance is included; the school says no special visa is required.
Study-travel participation evidence · Official information
Public programme with a separate current-student discount and explicit foreign-attendee insurance/visa guidance; regular school enrolment is not required.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | Hosted by an English-medium school; the 2026 camp page does not expressly define the language of every activity. |
| Required starting proficiency | No camp-specific test or English threshold is published; confirm readiness for safety instructions. |
| Japanese-language support | Not verified in the published programme information. |
| Chinese-language support | Not verified in the published programme information. |
| Korean-language support | Not verified in the published programme information. |
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 | ¥85,000 |
| People covered | 1 child |
| Duration and edition | 5 days, day attendance · Summer 2026 · ended |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | Activity entry/equipment, excursion transport, materials and foreign-attendee accident insurance. |
| Extra / to confirm | Packed food, accommodation, daily commuting and travel to Hokkaido. |
| Fee source | HIS Niseko · Summer 2026 programme, admission and fees2026-10-04 |
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: ¥85,000 per child/week, including activity entry/equipment, excursion transport from school, materials and foreign-attendee accident insurance. Food, accommodation, commuting and travel to Hokkaido are excluded. HIS pupils receive 10% off tuition.
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
Arrive 08:30–09:00, morning meeting at 09:00 and outdoor activities through to 15:00 dismissal. Listed activities include hikes, Shiribetsu rafting, tree trekking and Lake Toya volcanic landscapes.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Daily attendance at 12 Aza Fujimi, Niseko. Families arrange lodging, airport travel and commuting, and provide a water bottle, morning snack and packed lunch; no catering.
Why it is in this guide
A family-stay Hokkaido option using the school as a base for forests, rivers and volcanic landscapes, with a clear day fee and pickup expectations.
Who it may suit
Outdoor-minded ages 7–14 whose family can stay near Niseko and handle daily transport and packed food.
What to weigh up
This is a day programme with no supervision after 15:00. Tokyo families need a Hokkaido stay. The school teaches in English, but the 2026 camp page does not specify English entry level or interpreter support.
Operating history and evidence
Dates, age, price, pickup and foreign-attendee terms come from the 2026 Niseko page. The official school profile confirms English education; camp-specific support remains unverified.
Before you book
Verify the next edition, age cutoffs, language needed for safety instructions, activity conditions and 15:00 pickup. Keep the Niseko programme separate from Sapporo’s old information.
Cancellation and refunds
The 2026 page offers full reimbursement until 1 April, uses “50% discount” for 1–30 April, and no refund from 1 May. The middle-period wording and 1 April boundary are ambiguous; confirm the refund amount and bank fees.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- HIS Niseko · Summer 2026 programme, admission and fees
- HIS · Sapporo 2026 cancellation notice
- HIS Niseko · Official language and school profile
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