2023 Destination Japan – A Japanese Language and Culture Camp for Kids

Explore Japan’s language, culture, and traditions in a one-week summer camp!
Back for our second year!

Explore the wonders of Japan in the week-long Japan-America Society Summer Camp! This summer camp is for children (ages 8 to 12, grades 3 through 7) who are interested in learning Japanese language, customs, traditions, and modern Japan. Campers will engage in language lessons, reading, writing, storytelling, and hands-on cultural activities that include anime drawing, calligraphy, origami folding, tea ceremony, sushi rolling, and more!

In one week, learn some of the oldest tales and traditions of Japan, how they are still alive and well in modern Japanese culture, and how they help to inspire ideas that benefit the entire globe. From origami being used in space stations, to folk legends being reworked into world-famous anime, each day will expand the imaginations of every camper. They will:

• Learn basic Japanese greetings, expressions, and vocabulary
• Learn and practice writing Japanese hiragana, and some katakana and kanji
• Understand and experience a variety of Japanese customs and traditions
• Understand and experience traditional art forms, such as origami, kamishibai, calligraphy, and tea ceremony
• Have a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and cultural values
• Gain knowledge of modern Japan

Register HERE

DESTINATION JAPAN CAMP HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES

• Neither COVID vaccination nor wearing masks are required for the campers. We will honor and respect the decision for any camper to wear a mask during certain sessions or the entirety of the camp.
• Access to camp spaces will be limited to Japan-America Society staff and campers. All drop-off and pick-up for campers will occur curbside at the building entrance to help maintain the integrity of our camp spaces.
• Camp games and activities will occur in camp-designated spaces.
• Camp spaces will undergo a daily cleaning after each session, with supplies sanitized as they are used.
• Campers are welcome to bring snacks and lunch with them during the half-day camp. There will be refrigeration available on-site. The Japan-America Society will provide some food samples during the camp and campers can choose to decline due to dietary restrictions or personal preference. Lunch will not be provided.

CAMP CANCELATION POLICY

Parents/guardians who provide a written notice of cancelation to Paul Pass, Executive Director, at paul.pass@jasdfw.org on or before May 5, 2023, will receive a 100% refund of camp fees, minus any processing fees. Parents/guardians who provide a written notice on or before May 22, 2023, will receive a 50% refund of camp fees, minus any processing fees. 

LIABILITY and PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASES

Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth staff and summer camp staff will work to provide a safe environment for the children. By registering for the Destination Japan Summer Camp, the guardian(s) or parent(s) agree to not hold the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) and the venue, Central Five Hundred and MB 500 NCX Holdings LLC, liable for any injuries that may occur during the camp.

By registering for the camp, the guardian(s) and parent(s) also allow JASDFW staff and summer camp staff to take still-image photographs and video recordings of the children. These will only be used for promotional purposes. Please contact us at info@jasdfw.org if there are questions about the liability and photo/video releases.