What’s Hippo Family Club?
Hippo Family Club offers natural multilingual language acquisition activities under the theme of “human language.” Membersof all ages, from babies to senior citizens, comprise over 7,000 language clubs (known as “families”) located throughout
Japan. There, members utilize original Hippo multilingual CDs, dance to world music, and play games. All members, from adults
to children, families to single members, enjoy gathering together.
In this vein, Hippo cultivates enviornments where many langauges can be heard and all cultures and languages can be treatedwith fairness and respect. The purpose of Hippo Family Club is to foster human beings with minds open to diversity.

IMPRESSIONS AFTER 4 DAYS
“An unforgettable experience”“Rather than studying, speaking is better!”
Exchange student (18 years old, China)

Overseas participant (14 years old, Indonesia)
When I came to the camp, I thought it was so nice when everyone
greeted me. The coolest things that I did were the snowball fight,
and making ice cream, snowballs, and the thank you poster for thegroup leader and housekeeping. I also liked eating together. So much
was amazing. This camp is very fun, exciting and amazing because it
was the first time I could experience snow and come to Japan. On
the last day of camp, everybody had smiles on their faces. I will neverforget my memories of this camp.

This was my first time staying with so many people. Thus, I had thechance to make many important memories.
During these 4 days I was able to try many interesting activities andeat lots of delicious food with my group. The snow sculptures wemade were also super cute. I realized that in order to learn Japanese,
it is better to simply talk rather than study. It was really fun. I'm very
glad to have had the chance to participate in this camp.

“Making friends with people from other cultures”
Hippo Family Club exchange student（16 years old, Germany）“My first sleepover”
Hippo Family Club member (9 years old, Japan)
This camp was my first overnight without my mom, so I was very
nervous. But I was able to comunicate with friends from countries
and make many friends in this camp. So I'm happy now!

I met many new people and talked a lot with them in the group!
There were not only Japanese particiapnts, but also those from
Russia and Indonesia. Of course, the snow activities were really fun
too. Many thanks to the host of the Minshuku. The meals were sodelicious!

DAY1

Typically members are responsible for their own transportation,
but we have prepared a shuttle bus so international partipantsand exchange students can join more easily. Please invite local
exchange students, trainees and overseas friends!

A.M.

DAY2

DAY3

DAY4

Break fast

Break fast

Break fastGroup Activity Group Activity

CLOSING

Lunch

Departure site：site： aroundaround thethe JR
JR OmiyaOmiya StationStationDeparture(※timeandand other
other details will be communicated(※timecommunicated atat aalaterlaterdate)
date)
For： Exchange
Exchange students
students living
living inin Japan,Japan, overseas
overseasFor：
participants (except(except thosethose coming
coming inin groups)
groups)participants
Capacity:
Cost:
Free50 (planned)
Cost: Free
Capacity:
50 (planned)
Capacity: 5※Japanese participants attending with the international
students may accompany the round-trip for 8,000 yen(price subject to change).

OPENING
P.M.

DinnerLunch

FINISHGroup Activity Wonder Land

DinnerDinnerGroup Activity Group Activity Group Activity

Scan the QR code or follow
the link below to see a slideshowof past Snow Camps.
https://youtu.be/IqXZ8GhWE8A