Free Japanese Culture Summer Camp for Rising 6th Graders!
What:
Kids will get to learn all about Japanese culture, including writing Japanese characters with a calligraphy brush, experiencing a traditional tea ceremony, listening to a shamisen (Japanese banjo) performance, folding paper cranes, arranging flowers Japanese style, learning karate, and much more!
When:
Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13
9:05 am - 11:45 am
Where:
Phipps Tower, 2nd Floor Conference Room
3438 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326-1555
Click here for directions.
Who:
Rising 6th graders
*Students who participated last year and Japanese citizens are not eligible.
Cost:
Absolutely FREE!
| 2012 Japan Summer Camp Timetable | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Monday 7/9 | Tuesday 7/10 | Wednesday 7/11 | Thursday 7/12 | Friday 7/13 |
| 9:05-9:15 | Arrival 2nd Floor | Arrival 2nd Floor | Arrival 2nd Floor | Arrival 2nd Floor | Arrival 2nd Floor |
| 9:30-10:00 | Introduction to Japanese Culture | Japanese Language | School Life | Anime | Housing and Clothing |
| 10:05-10:50 | Festivals | Intro to Japanese Food | Origami | Music | Calligraphy |
| 10:55-11:40 | Tanabata | Flower Arranging | Traditional Japanese Games | Martial Arts | Tea Ceremony |
| 11:45 | Dismissal 2nd Floor | Dismissal 2nd Floor | Dismissal 2nd Floor | Dismissal 2nd Floor | Dismissal 2nd Floor |
Please Note:
The camp is limited to the first 35 students to register. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you register but then are unable to attend the class for any reason, please email us as soon as possible so that we may give your spot to someone on our waiting list. Please refrain from bringing food or drink to the camp.
Registration:
Please email us the following information to register:
- Student's Last Name
- Student's First Name
- Student's Age
- Student's Grade
- Student's Gender
- Guardian's Last Name
- Guardian's First Name
- Student's Address
- City
- State
- Zip Code
- Email Address
- Phone number where guardian can be reached during camp
- Emergency Contact First and Last Name
- Emergency Contact Phone Number
- Does the student have any food allergies or restrictions?
- Comments/Questions
Volunteers:
If you would like to volunteer at this event, please email us.
We're looking forward to meeting you!