CAMPLIFIRE ISA 2025

Tour Introduction

Camp + Amplify + Fire = CAMPLIFIRE

CAMPLIFIRE is a summer camp that amplifies children’s potential and ignites their hearts.

In the United States, many children participate in summer camps during their summer vacation, where they experience various activities beyond what they can learn in school, growing into more resilient individuals.

CAMPLIFIRE is Japan’s first American-style English summer camp.

We believe that children, who will lead Japan’s future, should grow into independent and resilient individuals. Unfortunately, we feel that the current Japanese school education system makes it difficult for children to become independent and resilient.

What kind of environment fosters independence and resilience in children? The answer can be found in American summer camps. In the United States, many children spend their summers in the lifestyle of summer camps.

They spend a period away from their parents, experiencing a new environment they are not familiar with. This is not just about having fun; it is an opportunity for children to develop their abilities to make decisions, sense their surroundings, and take initiative.

Testimonials from Participants

The first “CAMPLIFIRE ISA” was held in August 2023 at Jusso Youth Village in Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture.
Below are comments from participants and their parents:

【Participants】

• “I was anxious being away from my parents, but I made friends with people I didn’t know and was able to do a lot of things, which gave me great confidence.”
• “I struggled because I couldn’t speak English, so I want to study more.”

【Parents】

• “After coming home, my child cried before bed, saying, ‘I wanted to stay there forever.’ It seems to have been a memorable experience.”
• “My child said it was the most enjoyable camp they’ve ever participated in.”
• “My child had little experience with English, and I was worried, but they seemed to enjoy English conversation casually. It was a good opportunity for them to learn how to do things independently, like washing dishes.”

Objectives

“Empowering Children to Live Strong and Independent Lives”

• Resilience in Nature
• Resilience in Relationships
• Resilience in the International Community

To achieve this goal, CAMPLIFIRE implements the “MASA’s Method,” an original method by Masa Hasebe, Japan’s No.1 Outdoor Producer, who leads the camp as Camp Captain.

Instructor Introduction

Camp Captain: Masa Hasebe

• Outdoor Producer / Nature Interpreter
• Coordinates and manages outdoor-related projects, conducts training sessions, serves as a nature interpreter, and is known as a space creator.

Main Publications:

• “Nature Education” (Mikuni Publishing)
• “Outdoor Play with Children” (Chikyumaru Publishing)
• “Fostering Non-Cognitive Skills through Nature Play” (Toyo Kan Publishing)
• Many more.

Tour Itinerary

• The timetable is a base design and may change depending on weather conditions.
• Bedtime and wake-up times will be flexibly adjusted based on the children’s condition.
• Buffer time allows for relaxed activities.

  

  
  

Meeting and Departure

Meeting at Kagoshima Airport or Jusso Youth Village.

Meeting Time:

• August 7 (Thu), 12:00 PM – Kagoshima Airport, Terminal 1, 1st Entrance (Arrival Gate).
  (Camplifire staff and a chartered bus for Camplifire will be waiting.)
  Airport Map
• August 7 (Thu), 1:00 PM – Jusso Youth Village (for those gathering on-site).

Dismissal:

• August 12 (Tue), 1:00 PM – Kagoshima Airport, Terminal 1, 1st Entrance (Arrival Gate).
  Airport Map

Tour Details

• Tour conductor: Not included.
• Minimum number of participants: 10
• Meals: 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
• Accommodation: In cottages within Jusso Youth Village, divided by groups (6 people per cottage, equipped with flush toilets, baths/showers, washrooms, and air conditioning).
• Bus Company: Isa Kotsu Kanko Co., Ltd. or a contracted bus company (no guide on board).

Tour Process

• Confirmation of the tour will be decided 20 days before the departure date, and we will contact you via email or phone.
• Once confirmed, we will send an itinerary and consent form (required for minors) along with the invoice via email. Please review and complete the payment.
• For the tour, we will ask you to fill out a health questionnaire, provide health insurance information, and submit your child’s height and weight for the distribution of the original T-shirt. We will send you the necessary forms later, so please complete them accordingly.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charges will be applied based on the travel fee as follows:

[Terms and Conditions PDF]

CAMPLIFIRE Management

HUMONY Co., Ltd.

• Representative Director: Heihachi Narita
• CAMPLIFIRE Program Manager: Yoshirou Nabeta

Travel Planning and Management

Atago Shoji Co., Ltd. – Travel Business Division

• Address: 494-3 Higashibori-dori, 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, 951-8065, Japan
• Comprehensive Travel Service Manager: Kazunori Oshima
• Registered with Japan Tourism Agency No. 2120
• Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)