Choosing between Summer Camps in Japan is about finding a space where your child can truly flourish. At English Explorers, our 2026 Myoko programs are designed to be more than a holiday. We combine epic outdoor exploration with a bespoke curriculum and daily reflection to help children build the confidence and communication skills they need for a global future.
Adventure & Culture Camp
Sessions 1-4
Best for: Native speakers or fluent English students.
Dive into Japanese history and build leadership skills through hands-on exploration. This 5-day immersive experience focuses on teamwork and confidence—without the classroom drill.
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Schedule: 5 Days (Sunday – Thursday)
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Language: No English instruction; native-level fluency required.
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Focus: Japanese culture, local history, leadership and outdoor adventures.
Outdoor English Immersion Camp
Session 5-10
Best for: Students building English confidence and outdoor skills.
A dynamic blend of classroom learning and wilderness adventure. Students kick off each day with personalized English lessons or skill-building workshops, then head outdoors to put their new abilities to the test through hands-on challenges.
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Schedule: 5 Days (Sunday – Thursday)
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Language: Daily 1-hour English lessons tailored to ability.
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Focus: Practical leadership and outdoor skill-building in a supportive English environment.
Session Dates 2026
- Adventure and Culture - Fluent English - Session 1-4
- English Immersion - All English Levels - Session 5-10
Age Groups & Capacity
For Sessions 1–4, our program capacity is:
Ages 6–12
22 Total Places
22 Total Places
Ages 13–15
8 Total Places
8 Total Places
Session 1
14th Jun – 18th Jun
Session 2
21st Jun – 25th Jun
Session 3
28th Jul – 2nd Jul
Session 4
5th Jul – 9th Jul
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Age Groups & Capacity
Sessions 5–7 & 9–10:
Ages 6–12
30 Total Places
30 Total Places
Ages 13–15
Not Available
Not Available
Session 8 (All Ages):
Ages 6–12
22 Total Places
22 Total Places
Ages 13–15
8 Total Places
8 Total Places
Session 5
19th Jul – 23rd Jul
Session 6
26th Jul – 30th Jul
Session 7
2nd Aug – 6th Aug
Session 8
9th Aug – 13th Aug
Session 9
16th Aug – 20th Aug
Session 10
23rd Aug – 27th Aug
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Joetsu-Myoko Meeting
¥130,000 / per child
Perfect for local families or those traveling independently.
Tokyo Meeting
¥150,000 / per child
Includes round-trip staff-escorted travel from Tokyo.
All Meals & Snacks
Accommodation
Activity Fees
Transport
Camper Insurance
Two EE T-Shirts
🎁 Special Savings for Families
- Refer a Friend: You and your friend both get 10% OFF your booking!
- Returning Guests: We love seeing you again! Enjoy 10% OFF your next camp.
2026 Camp Staff
Camp Manager
Daisuke
Camp Guide
Daniel “Daggers”
Daniel is from Banchory, Scotland but his family is spread out all across the world in Scotland, Denmark, Australia, Taiwan and of course Daniel here in Japan. He’s traveled all around the world skiing, climbing, mountain biking and doing any other outdoor activity he can possibly find!
Camp Leaders
Phaael
Phaeel grew up in Cairns, Nimbin, and Sydney, Australia! These days he lives Saitama and enjoys snowboarding, capoeira, art and languages. In the summer you can find Phaael playing in the water and eating watermelon, some say he can spit the seeds over 20 metres!
Richard
Richard is from Manchester, England. He is usually snowboarding in the winter, and scuba diving in the summer, his family even owns a diving shop in Portugal! His other hobbies include cycling, and taking a nap immediately after eating too much chocolate!
Andy
Andy is from Japan! However he lived overseas for more than half of his life in many countries across the continent. He is a father of 3 little kids. Also he owns a small kennel being chased by dogs and his kids everyday!
Justin
Hello, I’m Justin and I’m originally from Pennsylvania, USA but have lived in many different states. I love snowboarding in the winter and have more hobbies than I can count for the summer (including rock climbing, scuba diving, hiking, kayaking, and more)! I love the outdoors so much that I got my degree in biology and worked as a fisheries biologist in Colorado. I first came to Japan when I was 16 years old and fell in love, that’s why I eventually moved here to Myoko!
Michaela
Michaela is from the United States, originally from Texas but has lived in Colorado, Hawaii, and now Myoko, Japan. She has a Masters degree in Environmental Management, and cares deeply about conservation, sustainability, and sharing that passion with others. In her free time she loves to rock climb, snowboard, scuba dive, read fantasy novels, watch Lord of the Rings, and capture moments through her camera.
Maggie
Maggie comes from a small town in Indiana, USA, where growing up with four siblings meant life was full of adventures! She loves hiking, whitewater kayaking, and bird watching. She’s always on the lookout for cool wildlife and new trails to explore.
Camp Supporters
Yuan
Rafia
Dan
James
Miho
My name is Miho and I’m from Tokyo. I’ve been skiing since I was a child and have worked as a ski instructor in Canada, Australia, and Japan. I’ve been living in Myoko Kogen for 15 years.
I have two children, and we love enjoying the beautiful nature around Myoko. In winter we ski, and in summer we enjoy cycling, playing in the river, and other outdoor activities.
I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone at the summer camp! 🌿
私の名前はみほです。出身は東京です。小さいころからスキーをしておりスキーのインストラクターとして、カナダ、オーストラリア、日本で働いていた経験があります。妙高高原に来て15年目になります。2人の子供がおり子供たちと妙高はじめ近隣の自然豊かな環境で冬はスキー、夏は自転車、川遊びなどを楽しんでいます。サマーキャンプで皆さんにお会いできるのを楽しみにしています。
Night Staff
Satomi
Satomi is from Aomori Prefecture but she loves the nature of Myoko so she decided to move here. Her hobbies are traveling and driving, she has many countries on her list that she would still like to visit! She loves starting her mornings with a coffee while gazing out at Mt. Myoko!
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