Spring Holiday English Camp
March 27 - 31, 2026
Registration Opens on January 21, 10 a.m.
Ski Every Day, Ski in English!
[Schedule]
Friday, March 27 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (4-night, 5-day)
[Programs]
English Challenge (Grades 1-6)
English Immersion (Grades 1-9)
[Location] Tsunan, Niigata
[Meetup/Dispersal] JR Tokyo Station, Tokyo
- If there is sufficient snow, we will ski every day. If there is not enough snow, we will enjoy snow play and other activities. We will send you an update by email about the skiing prospects one week before camp begins.
- We will use Shinkansen (JR Tokyo – JR Echigo-Yuzawa) and chartered bus (JR Echigo-Yuzawa – campsite) for transport this season.
- NEW! Starting this season, an option of JR Echigo-Yuzawa meetup/dispersal is available.
- We will share latest information about camp on this page and through our newsletter. Please sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know!
▼ Check out camp details
▼ What to wear during camp
▼ Ski levels
▼ Q&A: Winter Holiday & Spring Holiday English Camps (go to FAQ page)
Live and play in English
We live and play together in English, with ability-specific programs for children from absolute beginner to native level. English isn’t a school subject here – it’s a tool for connecting, creating, and having fun!
Private slope - it's all ours
Each day, weather permitting, we will be either hitting the slopes to ski in the beautiful landscape of Tsunan, Niigata or enjoying your favorite camp activities. Not a typical ski tour, English Adventure Winter Camp is a complete experience with all of the fun activities and camp traditions that we’re famous for.
Help young people grow
Our residential camps nourish both independence and interdependence – a sense of self along with care for others. Children build their self-confidence and social skills in a supportive values-driven environment.
Skill-dependent ski lessons
We separate lessons depending on your child’s skiing ability. Please register your child’s level when you sign up for camp.
Ski experience: 0-5 times
Beginner
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.
Ski experience: 5-10 times
Intermediate
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.
Ski experience: 10 times or more
Advanced
This level is for children who have skied many times. They have full confidence skiing on advanced ski courses.
Why We Love Spring Camp
✔︎ Campers get English AND Skiing
Campers in the English Immersion Program will be surrounded by English around the clock—ski lessons included.
In the English Challenge Program, campers will hear plenty of English, learn new words and phrases, and practice using them in a fun, supportive environment while enjoying camp life and activities.
✔︎ Amazing location
Our private campsite is located at a former ski resort in the mountains of Niigata, Japan. Tsunan, known as one of the snowiest areas in the country, typically enjoys a deep blanket of snow at this time of year. Just outside our cozy lodge, campers will find a private ski slope covered in white. To make participation easier for families, our camp also includes round-trip transportation from Tokyo.
Program Details
| Schedule | Friday, March 27 through Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| Open To | Grades 1-9 (Only English Immersion Program is available for Grades 7-9) |
| Programs | English Challenge English Immersion |
| Accommodation | Mountain Park Tsunan (Tsunan, Niigata) |
| Tour Price | JPY 132,550 |
| Included in Program | Round-trip train and chartered bus from Tokyo, lodging, meals, ski lift fees, ski lesson fees, activity fees, helmet rental, domestic travel insurance, handling fee and applicable consumption tax. |
| Options | Campsite Meetup/Dispersal: - JPY 7,000 JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station Meetup/Dispersal: - JPY 5,000 Ski Set Rental: JPY 9,000 (Option feels will be refunded in case of no-skiing) Ski Wear Rental: JPY 6,000 (Might still use it for snow play in case of no-skiing) |
| Meals | 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners |
| Bus Company | Uonuma Chuo Transport 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. |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 90 per session and 4 per grade (2 per gender group) |
| Payment Method | By credit card only |
| Meeting Point and Time | JR Tokyo Station Yaesu Chuo Exit, 7:20-8:00 (tentative) [Option] JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station, 9:45-10:00 (tentative) [Option] Campsite, 11:00-11:30 (tentative) * Siblings may have separate meeting and dispersal times. * Detailed information will be emailed one week before camp. |
| Return Point and Time | JR Tokyo Station Yaesu Chuo Exit, 17:30-18:10 (tentative) [Option] JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station, 15:00-15:30 (tentative) [Option] Campsite, 14:00-14:30 (tentative) * Siblings may have separate meeting and dispersal times. * Detailed information will be emailed one week before camp. |
| Transportation | JR Tokyo Station – JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station (Joetsu Shinkansen Toki or Tanigawa), JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station – Mountain Park Tsunan (chartered bus), all return-trip * Travel routes and means of transport are subject to change, due to seat availability and other factors. |
| 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, Mirai no Mori donations will not be refundable. |
| Notes | We will send you an update by email about the skiing prospects one week before camp begins. We ask you to ship camper's luggage to campsite before camp starts, and have us ship it back to your home after camp (except for campsite and JR Echigo-Yuzawa meetup/dispersal campers). Shipping fees will be your own responsibility. Detailed information will be emailed one month before camp. |
| Organizer | Panorama GK (Registered Travel Agent, License No. 2-430 approved by the Governor of Niigata) |
Q&A
A. We plan to have skiing during the Spring Break English Camp, but it will depend on the weather. In addition, there must be sufficient snowfall for safe skiing. We have a number of alternative outdoor activities that can be arranged depending on the conditions (please ask questions about these activities below). (See also questions about activities below).
A. One week prior to the start of the camp, we will inform you of the conditions at the camp site and whether or not skiing is allowed. We will try to give you as accurate a schedule as possible based on the conditions and weather forecast at that time. Even if we say "skiing is possible" one week before camp, we may cancel skiing for safety reasons if conditions change after that.
A. The camp will run regardless of whether skiing is available or not! In case there is not enough snow for skiing, we offer many alternative outdoor activities. In case there is not enough snow for skiing, we have plenty of alternative outdoor activities to choose from to make your child's camp experience one they will remember forever. If there is lingering snow, they can play in the snow, and even if there is no snow, they can enjoy the great outdoors! Either way, your child will enjoy a camp experience like no other.
A. If skiing is not an option, we offer many alternative activities to stimulate your child's curiosity!
Examples of activities:
・Scavenger Hunt: team bonding while exploring the wilderness
・Erectivities: gaga, rock climbing. Warwolves, snow play, etc.
・Winter Forest Games: a variety of fun games in a snowy setting
・Minute to Win It: a fun challenge that will test your spontaneous energy!
Much more than the above! Team building, English, plenty of outdoor activities, every day is different and fun. No two days are ever the same!
A. If you do not ski, we will refund all rental fees paid. However, if you do not ski, but play in the snow, you may use ski wear.