For 2025 we are offering three options for youth Summer Camps. There will be two half-day camps June 30 – July 3 and a full day camp August 4-8. Open to new and experienced students. See the options and register here.
Aiki-Moves Summer Camp 2025
Learn to roll and redirect! Aikido is a fun, acrobatic martial art that teaches kids basic coordination, safe falling, and teamwork. During Aiki-Moves Camp, kids will be immersed in Aikido practice, collaborative games, and a conflict-resolution focused philosophy. They will also get to participate in a variety of Japanese arts, crafts, language and cultural activities. We may take some practices outdoors to local parks, as weather permits.
Date: June 30 – July 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 12:00
Ages: 7 – 10
Weapons Intensive for Tweens Summer Camp 2025
Study Aikido weapons, the sword and short staff. Students will learn self-control, precision, and focus through the traditional Japanese martial arts. We’ll work on solo and partner forms using traditional wooden weapons in a non-competitive environment. We’ll also apply our weapons practice to some open-hand techniques and learn to roll and fall safely.
Date: June 30 – July 3, 2025
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
Ages: 9 and up
Aiki-Avatar Summer Camp 2025
Experience the world of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” through the lens of Aikido movements, techniques, & philosophy! Learn to be fluid like water, grounded like earth, direct like fire, and evasive like air. With the Avatar in mind, students will be immersed in Aikido practice that challenges them to incorporate all for elements. They will also get to play lots of collaborative games, and do a variety of arts & crafts. Some practices will take place outdoors at local parks, as weather permits.
Date: August 4 – 8, 2025
Time: 9:30 – 15:30
Ages: 7 – 10
