Ski Camp in 100% English, 100% of the time!
Each day, we are hitting the slopes to ski in the beautiful winter landscape of Tsunan, Niigata. And that's just the beginning! Not a typical ski tour, English Adventure Ski Camp is a complete experience with all of the fun activities and camp traditions that we’re famous for.
Our kitchen serves up an international menu of delicious, nutritious food to give campers the energy they need. And of course, Immersion campers and staff speak 100% English, 100% of the time, with no Japanese allowed. It's like a winter vacation overseas—without the plane ticket!
Five-Day Camp
After many requests to extend the traditional four-day camp, we are running the five-day Spring Ski Camp!
Campers will have more time to bond with other campers and challenge their skiing skills for further advancement. Come join us for an extra day of fun in skiing of Tsunan. Seats are limited!
Here's what is going to make this year's ski camp the best yet:
1. 100% English all the time
Even during ski lessons, Immersion Campers will not speak or be spoken to in Japanese. All of our instructors are English speakers, so even technical skiing points will be conveyed in English.
2. Five days of skiing
Each day, your child will have a chance to try, learn and grow their skiing ability. For more experienced skiers, your child will be able to hone their skills and test their limits!
3. Ski-in / Ski-out location
English Adventure’s private lodge is located right next to our gorgeous ski hill. Our site is ski-in / ski-out so your child can enjoy winter fun from the time they arrive and until the time they get back on the bus!
4. Large and private ski hill
Our lodge and ski slope are privately run by English Adventure. That means that we control who is using our lift and runs, and campers don’t have to worry about crowded slopes or long lift lines, so campers will learn to ski in a controlled, safe environment. Our large private ski hill will allow for your child to enjoy skiing regardless of ability level!
5. Skill-dependent lessons
We separate lessons depending on your child’s skiing ability. For example, beginner lessons will start with how to put on ski boots and use equipment. More experienced skiers will be able learn various skills to better their skiing ability. We separate skill into three ski levels and within those levels, we will move campers based on their progression:
** Ski level definitions have been updated. Please read below carefully even if your child has joined our ski camp before.
［Beginner 0-5 times］For campers who have never skied before to campers who are just learning to ski! We will teach all the basics, from putting on boots and using ski lifts to safely making their way down the hill while being guided by their instructor.
［Intermediate 5-10 times］This level is for children who have been skiing enough to be able to confidently make their way down the hill on their own. They can stop with their skis parallel to each other, and have full control of their movement up to a certain speed.
［Advanced 10+ times］This level is for children who have skied many times. They have full confidence skiing on advanced ski courses.
Click here for details about the ski lessons.
Activities
Outside of skiing, your child can enjoy various winter activities as well as other traditional camp activities. Activities may include:
・Snow Play
・Sledding
・Night Sledding
・Campfire＆marshmallow roasting
*Activities, including skiing, subject to change due to weather and other factors.
Program Details
| Schedule |
View all sessions' availability and pricing |
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| Accommodation | Mountain Park Tsunan Tsunan, Niigata |
| Meeting Point and Time | Tokyo: In front of Shinjuku Kogakuin University Campus (Tentative) 7:00 - 9:00am Nagoya: JR Nagoya station 7:30am (Tentative) Shin-Osaka JR Shin-Osaka station 6:30am (Tentative) Campsite Drop off 12:30 -13:00pm (Tentative) *Details will be emailed 2 weeks before camp |
| Return Point and Time | Tokyo: In front of Shinjuku Kogakuin University Campus (Tentative) 6:30 - 8:00pm Nagoya: JR Nagoya station 6:00 - 7:00pm (Tentative) Shin-Osaka JR Shin-Osaka station 7:20 - 8:20pm(Tentative) Campsite Drop off 13:30 - 14:00pm (Tentative) *Details will be emailed 2 weeks before camp |
| Open To |
Children in elementary 1st grade through middle school 3rd grade.
The Immersion program is designed for children who already speak English at a high level of fluency. |
| Price | From ¥122,950 An additional COVID countermeasure surcharge of 2,000 yen per camper will be applied at registration. View pricing details |
| Included in Program | Round-trip chartered bus from Tokyo, lodging, meals, ski lift tickets, ski lessons, activity fees, travel insurance, handling fee (5,000 yen per camper per session, non-refundable) and applicable consumption tax. |
| Options | Tokyo check-in (Chartered bus) Campsite check-out ¥0 Campsite check-in, Tokyo check-out (Chartered bus) ¥0 Nagoya Meetup/Dispersal (Chartered bus, round trip) ¥15,000 Shin-Osaka Meetup/Dispersal (Shinkansen and chartered bus, round trip) ¥30,000 Niigata Campsite Drop-off (One-way only) ¥0 Niigata Campsite Pick-up (One-way only) ¥0 Niigata Campsite Drop-off and Pick-up (Round Trip) ¥-6,000 Ski Set Rental ¥8,000 Ski Wear Rental ¥6,000 Bring Your Own Helmet ¥-500 |
| Meals | (3-night 4-day camps) 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners (4-night 5-day camps) 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners (8-night 9-day camps) 8 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners (12-night 13-day camps) 12 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 12 dinners |
| Bus Company | Tokyo Yasaka Sightseeing Bus Co. Ltd., Nagoya Bus Co., Ltd., or a bus company with equivalent services |
| Tour Conductor | This tour will not be accompanied by a tour conductor. Panorama GK staff will accompany the tour from check-in to check-out. |
| Mimumum Number of Participants |
(4-night 5-day and 3-night 4-day camps) 90 per session and 4 per grade (2 per gender group) (8-night 9-day camps) 4 per grade (2 per gender group) *Maximum participants: 16 (12-night 13-day camps) 4 per grade (2 per gender group) *Maximum participants: 16 |
| Payment Details | By credit card. A confirmation email will be sent once your payment is confirmed.
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| Regarding Cancellations | Camp sessions are filled in the order we receive payment in full for registered campers.
Camp cancellation fees: Cancellation 20 to 8 days prior to camp start date: 20% charge Cancellation 7 to 2 days prior to camp start date: 30% charge Cancellation 1 day prior to camp start date: 40% charge Cancellation on the camp start date before check-in time: 50% charge Cancellation without notice or after camp check-in time: 100% charge Cancellations will be processed within 10 business days. The actual timing of refund to your credit card depends on your credit card company's policy. Also, a handling fee of 5,000 yen per camper per session and Mirai no Mori donations will not be refundable. To cancel your camp registration, please send us a request via the link below or contact customer support by email or telephone. We will confirm your cancellation by email. Camp Cancellation Request Form |
| Organizer | Panorama GK Registered Travel Agent Ko 1745-1, Kamigo Ueda, Oaza, Tsunan Nakauonuma-gun, Niigata (License No. 2-430 approved by the Governor of Niigata) Full Member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association |
