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About Aikido Summer Camp 2008:
Aikido Summer Camp is available to children ages 6 - 15 years old and provides the unique opportunity to discover and experience Japanese culture from Stephanie Yap Sensei 5th dan, the teacher that has lived in Japan over three years and has been teaching at Aikido of South Florida since she founded the school almost 20 years ago. Aikido Summer Camp will introduce candidates to Japanese culture in a fun environment by training the wonderful non-violent martial art Aikido, learning conversational Japanese, Japanese calligraphy, Japanese arts and crafts as well as Japanese cuisine.
Aikido of South Florida’s primary philosophy for teaching Aikido to children is to develop each child’s own natural sense of self-worth through diligent training and discipline. We work to develop children levels of confidence, respect, awareness, their ability to interact with others though practice, patience and perseverance.
Aikido of South Florida highly emphasizes etiquette and discipline in a traditional dojo environment in hopes of integrating these skills into their everyday life for years to come. The benefits of entering aikido at an early age is to develop a calmer, more focused child which in turn promotes a better home life, better choice in peers, better school interaction and better grades. With the right instruction, children are able to overcome physical and emotional difficulties and begin to learn that the path of the warrior is actually the path of peace. Aikido affords children the confidence and integrity needed to avoid conflict and resolve differences peacefully in a manner that will evolve into something far more important and necessary as they mature.
Children are naturally active and full of energy. Our responsibility is to provide traditional instruction to all of our students to develop all aspects of their character. Building confidence, focus skills, camaraderie, self-worth and coordination are invaluable tools that will give your child the advantage in life.
Drop off and Pick up
Drop off is anytime after 7:30am with the kids wearing their ASF T-shirt and comfortable pants or shorts. Pick-up is at 6:00 pm.
Uniforms
Training uniforms, gi, will be needed for daily practice and can be purchased for an additional $20.00.
Summer Camp Fees:
The Aikido Summer Camp fees are a nominal $175 per week which includes all daily snacks, classes, Aikido t-shirt, Certification of Completion, art supplies and the Graduation Trip to the Morikami Japanese Museum and Cultural Center.
Lunches
Although the fees will include snacks for the kids during the day, all lunches must be provided for the kids by the parents to ensure their dietary needs are personally satisfied.
Materials needed
The only materials the children will need to bring will be a 3 ring binder to house the work that they will be provided, a pen, a black fine point sharpie and pencil.
Camp Fees & Payment
The Aikido Summer Camp fees are a nominal $175 per week, $25 off every week for additional family members and a credit of $25 off every time they get a friend to join. The fee of $175 includes all daily snacks, aikido t-shirt, certification of completion and art supplies. For those participating for a minimum of 6 weeks will be afforded a graduation trip to the Morikami Japanese Museum and cultural Center for free. Others participating under 6 weeks can join us for an additional cost of $30 for the entire day. Participants must register and pay at least 3 days prior to attending selected session.
Payment is due every Friday morning at drop- off for the upcoming week and can be made via cash or credit card only. We can auto debit your credit card once a week if you prefer, for your convenience.
Discounts
Get a friend to join and you will be able to get $25 off your next week’s payment! Also, additional family members get a $25 off weekly fees throughout the duration of the camp.
Summer Camp Sessions
- June 9 -13
- June 16 - 20
- June 23 - 27
- June 30 - July 3
- July 7 - 11
- July 14 - 18
- July 21 - 25
- July 28 - Aug 1
- Aug 4 - 8
- Aug 11 - 15
Schedule
Drop off available from 7:30 am
| 8:30 - 9:30 | Meditation and Yoga |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Aikido |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Lunch at the Park |
| 12:30 - 2:00 | Samurai Cinema/Free Time |
| 2:00 - 3:00 | Conversational Japanese |
| 3:30 - 4:30 | Japanese Calligraphy *Fridays will be Arts and Crafts Day |
| 5:00 - 6:00 | Aikido |
Please call 954.929.2656 for registration.
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