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from the December, 2009 issue of Kiai!
Camp Kokoro 2010 Registration Opens January 2nd!
By Sarah Ludden, Camp Coordinator
Fun - Spirit - Community - Non-violence - Respect - Art - Courage. These words capture the essence of Camp Kokoro, enticing campers to return year after year and attracting new families looking for quality summer activities. Registration opens January 2nd. You will receive a $50 discount during the month of January and be assured of a spot in this very popular program. The camp fills up quickly, so don't wait!
Open to: Children Age 6 to those entering 8th grade (fall of 2010)
- Junior Class: Age 6 to those entering 2nd grade (fall of 2010)
- Youth Class: 3rd grade to age 11
- Counselors in Training (CIT): Age 12 those entering 8th grade (fall of 2010)
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Session 1 — Monday, June 21 to Friday, July 2 Time: 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday Scholarships are available. |
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Camp Kokoro (meaning heart/mind) provides intensive karate training for all levels of student, white belt to black belt, plus structured and non-structured outdoor recreation and just-plain-fun field trips to a very popular Chicago area water park. Guided by professional, caring black belt instructors, teen leaders learn how to create the atmosphere of respect, community and non-violence that makes Camp Kokoro so special.
Camp is TOO fun! Every morning, campers meet for team time — small groups of kids approximately the same age led by a counselor and CIT — to discuss the day's events, chat and get to know each other. The sweet intimacy of these gatherings helps the children feel comfortable and confident at Camp Kokoro and nourishes deep and lasting friendships.
The CITs receive leadership training in addition to enjoying camper activities. They receive training in first aid, conflict resolution, respectful communication and problem solving/mediation. They help carry equipment, apply sun screen, search for lost lunches and perform countless tasks needed to make Camp Kokoro happen. Adored by the younger campers and appreciated by staff for all of their hard work and enthusiasm, they wear their CIT t-shirts with pride.
A very special feature of Camp Kokoro is quality, black belt martial arts instruction and a rigorous training schedule that facilitates remarkable growth in the students. Their personal relationship to Thousand Waves deepens and their understanding of their art broadens as they explore nunchaku, participate in kata and sparring tournaments, learn board breaking and take a Seido karate class every morning, five days a week Our code of ethics — love, respect, non-quitting spirit, courage and responsibility — permeates the day's activities, providing a safe and secure place for each and every camper at Camp Kokoro, as they train, improve fitness and have a blast at the park and at the beach.
Personally, I enjoy immensely the opportunity to play with the kids at the beach, eat lunch with them on the grass under the beautiful honey locust tree at Montrose lakefront park, sing the camp song and watch them play with other kids of all shapes and sizes, colors and creeds, ages and personal histories.
Unfortunately, there are limited spots in the camp, so register as soon as you can. Registration begins January 2, 2010. $50 discount for the month of January!