Youth Program

Upcoming Youth Events

Youth Summer Camp

July 13 - 17 | 9 am - 3 pm | Ages 7 - 13

Join us for a lively week at summer camp!

We will offer traditional aikido practices and weapons training along with games, origami, taiko drumming, other Japanese cultural activities and one day of hiking the trails and beach at St. Edwards State Park (weather permitting).

Instructors include Lynda Matsumoto, Youth Program Director, Sara Gerhart Snell Sensei, and other blackbelts in the children’s program.

  • Open to current and new students.

  • Min 10 / Max 20 participants

  • Fee is $500

    • $100 deposit is due at registration

    • The $400 balance is due July 1

A signed waiver is required for all NEW students registering for Summer Camps. Please use this link to sign the waiver.

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Mini-Cranes Summer Camp

July 6 - 10 | 9:30 - 11:45 am | Ages 4 - 6

Join us for a lively week at summer camp!

During this week of training we will focus on skill building including centering, rolling, knee walking, connecting, and moving off the line of attack. We will play a variety of non-competitive games that encourage cooperative problem solving. Healthy snacks will be provided daily.

  • Open to current and new students. Bring a friend!

  • Min 8 / Max 16 students

  • Fee $250

A signed waiver is required for all NEW students registering for Summer Camps. Please use this link to sign the waiver.

Click here for the full-sized flyer.