NANBO DISCOVERY
21CAMPOUR

Nanbo Kokusai Mura

Chikura, Japan

www.discoverjapan.co.jp

SUMMER DISCOVERY
Nanbo Discovery Camp, our English language,
residential summer camp, is located in Chikura, Chiba,
two hours southeast of Tokyo. Campers are usually ingrade two through middle school.
Our campers will enjoy activities that can include
swimming, boogie boarding, cycling, cooperative sports
games, exploration/discovery, science, arts and crafts
and much more. Whether they are observing life in atide pool, collecting shells, cycling over the next hill orriding the waves, all campers will have an active,positive, educational, fun and safe camp adventure atNanbo.
As important, they will be building confidence and selfesteem, overcoming challenges, and working together
to build relationships with other campers and ouramazing counselors in a positive andsupportiveenvironment.
Journal writing and drawing are daily activities atNanbo Discovery Camp that allow all of us time toreflect on the day through discussion, writing andsketching. Campers will bring their journals and art
projects home at the end of camp.
We are up early each morning starting the day with allcamp capture the flag, fun stretching and more before
breakfast. Most every afternoon will find us at one of
the nearby beaches. Each day ends with activities
around the campfire, in the Discovery Room or on anight hike. Campers sleep in one of four bunk rooms

SUMMER FUN
The Nanbo Discovery Camp senior staff includes
experienced international school educators. Upperclass high school and university students make up
our incredible counselor staff. Mostly bilingual, allmature, responsible and caring young adults, many
have been campers at Nanbo and/or CIT’s andchoose to return as counselors. We have acounselor-in-training program that allows a selectfew 14 - 15 year old campers develop leadershipskills, gain confidence, and have fun at the sametime. Our campers are usually from seven through14 years old and are grouped together for mostactivities. It is important to understand that thelanguage of our camp is English.
All of ourcampers are able to communicate to a certain
degree in English. Campers often come to campfor one, two or three sessions. Our camper/staff
ratio is about 3:1, reflecting our strong
commitment to a safe and professional campenvironment.

Go to our photo gallery to see images of summer
camp, our facilities, and much more.
Learn more about Nanbo Kokusai Muraand our summer and winter camps at

http://discoverjapan.zenfolio.com/nanbo

st SEASON

Since 1999

2024 Camp Schedule
1. Sun, July 7- Fri, July 12
2. Sun, July 21 - Fri, July 26
3. Sun, July 28 - Fri, Aug 2
4. Sun, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 9
5. Sun, Aug 11 - Fri, Aug 16

Summer - 2024

OUR 26th SEASON
Since 1999
Nanbo Discovery Camp
By the Numbers1. two-story climbing deck w/
2. stage for “Nanbo’s Got Talent”
3. and “lighting” and “sound” forevening drama
4. caring residential program
5. camp chickens and Oreo thecamp WonderDog
6. very positive camper/staff ratio
7. private JR Highway bus to camp
and back to Tokyo St.
8. amazing counselors and staff
9. cold water outdoor showers
10. hot water indoor showers
11. large grass activity field
12. covered, outdoor “dining” deck
13. over 13,000 sq. meters ofprivate outdoor space
14. organic, home grown onions,potatoes, cukes and more
15. healthy and plentiful food all
prepared at camp
16. Discovery Room for campers w/
17. board games, puzzles,
arts & crafts
18. and thousands of minerals
rocks, fossils and shells
19. journal writing/reflections
20. snorkeling, boogie boarding
21. transportation to and fromcamp and Tokyo provided
22. SCIENCE! SCIENCE! SCIENCE!
23. very positive C.I.T. programfor 14 and 15 year old campers
24. 200 meters from whitesand beach
25. large campfire area
26. mountain bicycles
27. senior staff certified
international school educators
28. first aid/CPR trained
29. very high returnee rate
30. comprehensive disaster
preparedness plan
31. +++ much, much more

Please contact David formore information at
info@discoverjapan.co.jp
or call 090 7716 0102

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