English / Nature · Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Traidhos Chiang Mai Holiday Camps
Nature-rich day camps for younger children and English-plus-activity boarding for older children.
- Ages / grades
- Day 4–8; English boarding 9–14
- Duration
- 5-day day blocks or 7-day boarding blocks
- Attendance
- Day attendance / Child-only boarding
- Language
- English activities; confirm beginner support Teaching language and starting level
Dates published · check places
Junior winter day camps are published for 14–18 December 2026 and weekly 4 January–26 February 2027. Residential English weeks run 24–30 January, 31 January–6 February, 7–13, 14–20 and 21–27 February 2027. Several pages retain '2026' boilerplate; the dated titles specify 2027. Summer 2027 is not yet verified.
- Announced · 2026/12/14–18; 2027/01/04–02/26 / day weeks Sources and official information
- Announced · 2027/01/24–02/27 / boarding weeks 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
Open camps accept non-Prem pupils, and the FAQ explicitly provides for overseas airport arrivals.
Junior day camps: 4–8; residential English: 9–14. Families handle day-camp accommodation and care outside sessions; confirm the exact activity’s age and independence requirements.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | English is used for camp learning; the English camp has ESL-experienced teachers. |
| Required starting proficiency | No precise minimum English level or guaranteed complete-beginner support was verified for every track. |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese-speaking camp support is not verified in the checked official sources. |
| Chinese-language support | Chinese-speaking camp support is not verified in the checked official sources. |
| Korean-language support | Korean-speaking camp support is not verified in the checked official sources. |
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 | THB 12,000Approx. ¥56,000 |
| People covered | 1 child, age 4–8 |
| Duration and edition | 5 days · 2027 winter |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | Activities, staff, materials, lunch, two daily snacks, accident insurance, souvenirs and certificate. |
| Extra / to confirm | Parent and child accommodation, flights, airport transfer, bank/exchange charges, illness/travel insurance and pocket money. |
| Fee source | Official dated 2027 junior day camp2026-10-04 |
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published programme total | THB 33,000Approx. ¥155,000 |
| People covered | 1 child, age 9–14 |
| Duration and edition | 7 days · 2027 winter |
| Accommodation | Lodging included |
| Included in this amount | Student accommodation, meals, snacks, activities and accident insurance. |
| Extra / to confirm | Flights, airport transfers, parent lodging, bank/exchange charges, illness/travel insurance and pocket money. |
| Fee source | Official dated 2027 residential 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
Published 2027 examples are THB 12,000 (Approx. ¥56,000) per child for a five-day junior day camp and THB 33,000 (Approx. ¥155,000) for one seven-day residential English camp. Day fees include activities/materials, staff, lunch, snacks, accident insurance and souvenirs/certificate; residential fees add student lodging and meals. Flights, airport transfer, parent lodging, bank/exchange charges and pocket money are extra; accident cover does not replace illness/travel insurance.
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
Day themes include Junior Naturalist, Farm Fun and Nature and Wonder, with lunch and two snacks. Residential English blends classes and outdoor activities with evening community life. Confirm current day-camp pickup hours and the specific English-class allocation; historical timetables are not a promise for 2027.
Parents, accommodation and transport
The campus is about 25 km north of Chiang Mai. Parents can arrange nearby lodging or ask about the separate on-campus residence. Boarders normally use air-conditioned shared bunk accommodation. Airport transfers are available by arrangement but excluded from the published fee; coordinate arrival and ground travel from Tokyo before booking.
Why it is in this guide
An unusually useful split for primary ages: younger children can explore a farm/nature campus while staying with parents; older children can choose a supervised residential English week.
Who it may suit
Best for outdoors-oriented families comfortable with hands-on science, farm life and varied activities rather than an exclusively academic course.
What to weigh up
Traidhos and Prem school share a campus, but the camp is its own programme with its own team. Day-camp nature activities are not the same as systematic English lessons, and the exact beginner support is not published.
Operating history and evidence
Official 2025 schedules and the new 2026/27 programme demonstrate recurring delivery. A Chiang Mai Citylife feature dated 26 March 2025 interviews the camp's management about its learning approach; this is editorial/provider-interview evidence, not a parent review. A recent detailed independent parent account for this exact age/programme was not found, so reputation confidence remains limited.
Before you book
Clarify English support, swimming/outdoor requirements, exact pickup times, weather or air-quality alternatives and the family's lodging/transfer plan. January/February dates may not coincide with Japanese school holidays. Published dates do not confirm space or the final activity itinerary.
Cancellation and refunds
Normal withdrawal is non-refundable unless supported by an official medical certificate; bank charges are deducted. No unused-day refund after starting. A replacement camper can be arranged with notification. The FAQ separately describes graduated force-majeure refunds and a full refund if Traidhos cancels; obtain the terms for the exact booking.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Open camps and foreign-visitor eligibility
- 2027 junior day example
- 2027 residential English example
- Logistics, insurance and cancellation FAQ
- 2025 operation record
- Dated editorial interview, not parent review
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.