Summer Camps in Hakuba

With professional international guides, educators and camp leaders and a long history of providing outdoor camps for children you can rest assured that your son or daughter are being provided the very best camp experience in the safety of professionals. All campers regardless of age will have the chance to feel challenged in a fun learning environment in the beauty of Japanese Alps with native English camp Leaders.

Our Earth Explorers camp is the ultimate 10 day camp for ages nine to twelve who love the outdoors and want to experience all of our summer activities! 

Earth Explorers Activities

Raft building, hiking, river rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, stand up paddle boarding, tree climbing, rock climbing, orienteering, camping, camp fires, fishing, camp cooking, lake studies, quiz night and much more…

Water Wizards are youth between the ages of seven to ten, who have a keen interest in the natural world around, with a desire to discover along their very own adventurous journey. We at Evergreen feel it is essential for us to assist these young Wizards in their quest of discovery and have prepared programs that provide them the means to accomplish this in a safe and fun learning atmosphere.

Water Wizards Activities

Raft building, hiking, river rafting, canyoning, camping, camp fire, fishing, camp cooking, lake studies, quiz night, hydro power project and much more…

This camp is for children aged seven to nine who are intrigued by nature and excited by adventure. It is a great way for your child to learn about mountain and forest ecosystems while all the while having a great time mountain biking and hiking the local hills, climbing trees as well playing in crystal clear streams and camping under the stars in tents at 4th day in one night camp.

Mountain Masters Activities

Tree climbing, shower climbing, orienteering, camping, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, camp fires, camp cooking, lake studies, quiz night and much more…

Japan Alps Leadership Program is offered to campers aged thirteen to seventeen and is a stand alone leadership camp. Our 10 day Adventure Leadership program will be a mix of standard camp adventures and opportunities to step up and lead. The program is specifically designed to provide campers with a challenging and meaningful adventure camp that will empower participants and unlock their potential to become leaders.

Japan Alps Activities

Raft building, leadership training, environmental impact training, trip planning and preparation training, multi day hiking trip, multi day river rafting trip, canyoning, rock climbing, rope training,  orienteering, camping, camp fires, camp cooking, and much more…

Due to popular demand, we’ve created a brand new camp for the Obon holiday this year! Join us on an outdoor adventure as we take a trip to Aokiko to enjoy watersport activities, Mountain Biking in the beautiful Hakuba Valley and Hiking around the awe inspiring nature of Togakushi. Accommodation will be provided by The Alps View

Obon Outdoor Activities

Raft building, Rafting, Canoe, SUP, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Ninja Museum, Tsugaike WOW

Alongside this year’s camps, we are opening up Day Camps that will allow families that are residing in Hakuba or just visiting for a short while to drop off the kids to join the daytime activities of our exciting and educational camps in English with children of their own age. All of these activities are of course, run under the watchful eye of Evergreen Outdoor Center’s professional, caring staff.

Dave Enright

EOC Founder & Adventure Leadership Program Director

“Let’s discover your full potential while out exploring the spectacular wild spaces of Nagano.”

Mariko Enright

EOC Founder & Kids Camp Developer

“I am always excited to create chances for self development for our campers!”

Yoshiaki Tsuda

Associate Professor at Sugadaira Research Station

He holds a PhD in ecosystem studies from The University of Tokyo and has worked on the population genetics of forest trees species for ecosystem conservation. He is interested in not only conservation genetics and species history but also its application to forest-based culture, human impact on forests and timber craft, well, the guitar!

Leanne Faulks

Freshwater Biologist From Australia

“Did you know that freshwater makes up just a tiny fraction of the Earth’s water but has an incredible amount of biodiversity. Let’s explore this fascinating and important ecosystem together!”

Javier Calzada

Earth Explorer Program Director

“I’ve been connecting with nature since I was kid and now it has become my lifestyle”

Johnny Rembelos

Camp Counselor

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than they seek.” – John Muir

Healing The Earth One Bite At A Time

Looking after our environment is paramount, and our food plays a huge part in this. Throughout our camps we provide our campers with nutritional, eco-sourced meals using local produce, including: vegetables, free range eggs, local Shinsyu chicken and locally grown organic goods. We avoid using additives, preservatives and MSG wherever possible.

We endeavour to support the local economy and community by using local businesses and restaurants. We also prepare meals in our own kitchen to ensure our campers’ food is fresh with minimal carbon footprint as possible.

• We try not to use air conditioning in our offices or in our vehicles while driving.
• We plant trees to replace air conditioners and work to improve ventilation. 
• We do not consume unnecessary electricity.
• We use compost.
• Recycling is a big part of our company culture.

Our efforts may seem small, but small changes on a large scale can make huge changes on industry and on our environment. We share our ideology with our staff, and encourage them to be forward thinking towards their own environmental foot-print. We would like to think that our seasonal staff return to their home countries with a more open mind set and adjust their habits to protect our planet whenever possible.