Summer Camps in Hakuba, Japan

Our Summer Camps are the ultimate get-away for kids who are keen to have some serious fun while experiencing a fantastic summer program in Japan based in a natural setting at beautiful Lake Aokiko (15 min from Hakuba and one of Japan's purest lakes.)

Whether you have attended a summer camp in Japan (or elsewhere) or not, with friendly but professional, experienced counsellors and activities including canoeing and craft, hiking and canyoning, a day trip to the beach, paragliding, overnight camping and mountain biking on (gentle) off-road trails we have something for everyone!

We run our Summer Camps twice a year over a 2 week period in both July and August. The 1st week is the 5-day Japan Alps Summer Camp, the 2nd week the 5-day Water Wizards Summer Camp and for keen campers we offer the 12-day Japan Alps Adventure Camp program which includes the two camps plus a weekend trip away! See further below for more information about the different camp programs.

Summer Camp Counsellors:

All of our staff are real outdoor enthusiasts who are just waiting to show you the best of Hakuba during the camp. Their goal is to make sure everyone has tons of fun while staying safe, so expect a great camp experience. Evergreen staff are all trained in First-Aid /CPR and water rescue and as professional outdoor guides they always maintain a safe environment for all participants in the group and pay careful attention to each child's abilities and requirements. Our camp leaders have years of experience running Summer Camps in Japan and/or abroad.

Specific Camp Schedules:

Click the tabs below to see the basic schedule for all 3 programs. Please note that the schedules are flexible depending on weather and our counsellors always work hard to provide good times and great memories!
When are the camps?
5-day camps 2012
July 16-20 - Japan Alps Summer Camp
July 23-27 - Water Wizards Summer Camp
August 13-17 - Japan Alps Summer Camp
August 20-24 - Water Wizards Summer Camp

12-day camps 2012
July 16-27 - Japan Alps Adventure Camp
August 13-24 - Japan Alps Adventure Camp

How much do they cost?
5-day camp: 63,000 yen per child
12-day camp: 147,000 yen per child

Price does not include travel to/from Hakuba. On request, our counselor(s) can meet campers in Shinjuku and/or accompany them back in which case Evergreen purchases reserved tickets and the cost is added to the camp fee. Please note this service is only available to/from Shinjuku.

We require a minimum of 6 campers per week-long camp for us to run these Summer Camps. We will provide final confirmation to those who have registered as soon as we have 6 confirmed campers for your requested dates. If, in the unlikely case that we do not have 6 confirmed campers we will send notification that the camp will not be able to run 2 weeks before the starting date.

What ages are OK?
Children between the ages of 8 to 16 are more than welcome to join our Summer Camps. Younger and older children are separated for some activities if the situation calls for it.

How do I get there?
There are a few ways for campers to make their way to Summer Camp:

• 1. Our camp counselors will come and pick up the campers from Tokyo and will chaperone them on the train to and from Hakuba.
• 2. Drive with your parents up to Hakuba (please see details here.)
• 3. Catch the bus/train yourself and we will pick you up at the station (requires parental authorisation.)

How do I register?
Contact us by email or phone to make sure there's still space! If there is, we will let you know and you can download the Summer Camp Registration form that you can fill out and then email/fax or mail back to us. Cut-off for registration is 2 weeks before the first day of your requested camp to give us time to secure train tickets, bungalows etc.



I still have questions, who should I talk too?
Feel free to email us or call our office and our friendly staff will help you out!

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About Evergreen:
The Evergreen Outdoor Center has been operating guided tours in the Hakuba area since 2000. Founded by Canadian David Enright, Evergreen has been instrumental in developing outdoor recreation activities, ecology tours and mountain safety courses in the region. With programs that run year-round, we aim to incorporate a sense of respect and stewardship for our natural surroundings as they are not only a great place to play in but are home to a vast array of life, including ourselves! Evergreen will lead you on the first step towards excitement, personal challenge, teamwork, and love of the outdoors.

About Hakuba:
Located at the base of two of Japan's largest ski resorts, Hakuba Village lies in the first main valley of the Kita (Northern) Alps on the main island of Honshu. It is less than one hour from the Sea of Japan to the north and one hour's drive north-east is Nagano City. During the 1998 Winter Olympic Games the international spotlight focused on Hakuba for the skiing events and since then the area has developed into a popular destination for the traveler seeking rugged peaks and fresh mountain air. Whatever time you plan to visit the region, you will be guaranteed an experience unparalleled in scenic panoramic vistas, massive jagged peaks and exciting outdoor recreation. Hakuba provides excellent opportunities for youth yet still retains a traditional rural atmosphere that makes visitors feel right at home.

General Camp Details:
Staff and campers stay in cabins for the duration of their stay except for our overnight camping trip where we stay in tents. Campers are divided into small cabin groups of four to five kids with boys and girls staying in separate cabins. Our camp base has shower and washroom facilities, an outdoor kitchen (for cooking all our meals), large tents for dining, games, arts & crafts, etc. and a boathouse for all our water-based sports. Every day we will prepare our own meals (preparation, cooking & clean-up) in a communal kitchen and will rotate the jobs so everyone has a chance to try everything. Camp meals are nutritional and delicious and we can accommodate specific dietary requirements.

The camp has First-Aid care on-hand and in case of an emergency we have bilingual English and Japanese speaking staff and the nearest medical facility is just 15 minutes way.

Around our camp base is a great forest for outdoor group games and of course the beautiful Lake Aokiko where we will doing plenty of swimming and boating. Participants in our camp will also have the opportunity to explore some truly untouched wilderness, while at the same time learning about the geography and biology of the Japan Alps.


Early Bird Discount:
Book and pay by bank transfer before May 31st and receive a 10% discount on the total price of the camp!

Family Discount:
Book in 2 or more family members and receive a 5% discount for each child! Pay before May 31st and receive a further 10% off the standard price for a total of 15% off per child - that's a 9,450 yen discount on a 5-day camp and 22,050 yen off the 12-day camp!

Weekend Family Activities:
We encourage parents to come to Hakuba on the Friday afternoon to meet their children and take part in family oriented activities over the weekend. It is a great chance for your youngster to show you all they have learned over the week and for parents to have a mini-summer camp of their own. Enjoy the refreshing water based activities with your choice of canoeing, kayaking or sailing on Lake Aokiko. If you would like to explore the mountains and forests of the area we can go mountain biking, rock climbing or head out on some day hikes that the whole family can enjoy. Accommodation at local pensions, hotels or lakeside camping can be arranged. See our "Family Weekend" special right below!

Family Weekend:
Come to Hakuba with your child before or after the camp and receive 10% off all Evergreen activities over the weekend!