Day | Day Time | Night Time |
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1 | Ski gear rental | Icebreak |
2 | Ski ability evaluation | Video analysis |
3 | Basic Parallel | Video analysis |
4 | Intermediate Parallel | Video analysis |
5 | Advanced Parallel | Video analysis |
6 | Free Ski Parallel | Award ceremony |
7 | Check out | Return home |
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This camp is led by CSIA Level 2 instructors and CSIA Level 3 trainers in English and Mandarin Chinese.
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We welcome 12 to 18 years old with and without skiing experience to join us.
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This is a group activity, so please make sure you are willing to follow our instructions before signing up.
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To ensure the safety of participants and the quality of teaching, participants will wear helmets throughout the camp. Parents are refrained from disturbing the campers.
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After completing two sessions, you can accumulate enough skiing hours to apply for the CSIA L1 Instructor Certification courses.
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Once we have reached the minimum number of registered participants to start the class, we will schedule a video conference with you to answer your questions about the course.
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For all information regarding course fees, course details, etc., please refer to the information in the application form.
Begin | End | Nights | JPY |
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1/23 | 1/29 | 6 | 350k |
1/23 | 2/04 | 12 | 700k |
1/24 | 1/28 | 0 | 170k |
1/29 | 2/04 | 6 | 350k |
1/30 | 2/03 | 0 | 170k |
The accommodation package includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner, ski equipment, cable car tickets, professional ski lessons, ski resort transportation, and ski medical insurance.
The Day Camp option without accommodation includes only ski lessons and lfit tickets.
FAQ
Q1 Can someone who has never skied before sign up?
A. Youth without ski experience may sign up for the 1st camp starting 1/23. They may continue to join the 2nd camp on 1/29 after complete the 1st camp and demonstrate they can ski in parallel.
Q2 Can a five-year-old child register?
A. This camp is designed for children aged 12 and above who can communicate in English or Mandarin. For children aged 5, please click the link to register for a private lesson .
Q3 Does the price include airfare?
A. No! But we do have suggested flights and travel times. Please click the link to refer to the Hakuba travel guide .
Q4 How do I get there? How do we meet up?
A. There are many ways to visit Hakuba in winter. Please click the link to refer to the Hakuba travel guide to Noyuki Pension. If you need us to pick you up from the station on the day of your arrival, please tell us in advance the arrival time of your bus in Hakuba, Nagano, or Itoigawa, and we will give you a quote and confirm.
Q5 What are the suitable courses and contents of the camp?
A. The course is designed to accommodate a wide range of skier's experience and skill to ensure that each student receives professional guidance and training at a level suitable for them. In addition to 5 hours of skiing lessons every day, there are also ski equipment maintenance and skiing video analysis in the evenings, catering to the different needs of skiers from beginner to advanced.
Q6 Does it include insurance?
A. Yes, we have already purchased liability insurance for the instructors to ensure the safety of the teenagers throughout the camp. Those participating in the residential camp also have additional ski accident medical insurance.
Q7 Do I need to register for the snow camp in advance?
A. Yes, it is recommended to register your place as soon as possible. We only offer two sessions during 2027 winter break, with only 8 resident spots available per session. Booking in advance ensures you have enough time to choose a suitable session and avoids missing out due to full capacity.
Q8 Can parents come along?
A. I'm sorry, no, the camp will reserve the whole Noyuki Pension for the campers and instructors. Two same-sex camper sharing one room. We can arrange for same-sex friends or siblings to share a room.
Q9 Who can participate in the youth ski camp?
A. 1. Anyone who was born between 2009 and 2015, able to communicate in Mandarin or in English.
2. Able to ski in parallel. If you have no skiing experience, it is recommended to start from the camp 1 on 23 Jan, 2027.
3. Able to take care of oneself for a week.
Q10 When and where does one meeting up for the camp?
A.1. Camp 1: arriving on the afternoon of 23 January, departing on the morning of 29 January; Camp 2: arriving on the afternoon of 29 January, departing on the morning of 4 February.
2. We meet at Noyuki Pension, Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. We can pick you up from Hakuba Station.
3. We will assist with arranging shuttle services (at your own expense) to following destinations: Nagano Station, Itogawa Stations, Toyama Airport, Komatsu Airport, Matsumoto Airport, Haneda Airpot, and Narita Airports.
Q11 What are the unique features of the youth ski camp?
A."1. International bilingual teaching and living environment; every instructor is fluent in both Mandarin and English.
2. Personal instruction from Level 2 and above instructors of the Canadian Ski Instructors Association (CSIA).
3. Skiing all over Hakuba Valley, Japan's largest ski resort.
4. Noyuki Pension is reserved for campers only with private transportation to and from the ski resort, ensuring high privacy and student safety."
Q12 What is the difference between day camp and overnight camp?
A. 1.Short duration: The day camp lasts only 5 days, with the Camp 1 from 24 to 28 January; the Camp 2 from 30 January to 3 February.
2. Lower cost: A 5-day Day camp costs only 170,000 yen, half the price of taking a private lesson.
3. The Day camp only includes lift tickets; please bring your own ski equipment, accommodation, meals, and ski resort transportation.
Q13 Can people who can't ski participate in the youth ski camp?
A. Yes, please start with Camp 1. After completing that, you can participate in Camp 2.
Q14 How do I register for the youth ski camp?
A1. Carefully read the brochure and fill out the registration form: https://forms.gle/CQyXPkwpf1WWL6aP6
2. After confirming your registration with us, sign the waiver.
3. Pay the fee
Q15 How much does a youth ski camp cost?
A. 1. A 7-day, 6-night Overnight camp costs 350,000 yen.
2. A 5-day Day camp costs 170,000 yen.
Q16 What are the included items in the cost of the youth ski camp?
A. 1. 7 days, 6 nights, all-inclusive private accommodation, including breakfast, dinner, and snacks; two people per room.
2. 5 days of professional ski lessons, including full ski gear rental, lift tickets, and round-trip shuttle service to the ski resort.
3. ¥10 million yen medical insurance with no deductible, ensuring your peace of mind.
4. Night skiing video review, equipment maintenance workshop, and time for completing winter break assignments.
5. Completion certificate in both Chinese and English, with ski photos and videos as part of your academic profolio.
