Reserve your Spot Today by clicking on the GREEN BUTTON above. Option to Pay in Full or Make a $100 Deposit to Reserve Your Spot Now Cabin Accomodations, Private Rooms and Semi-Private Rooms are Still Available. Receive Special Discounted Offers through Online Registration.
REMINDER: Early Bird Registration Rates are good through July 25, 2012. A late fee of $50 will be applied on registrations received after July 25, 2012.
Questions or Need Assistance with Registration? Contact Us: Kokushikai Judo Camp Celita Schutz, Camp Director 1-201-797-8988 camp@kokushikai.com
Kokushikai Judo Camp Mission: To
create an environment for learning judo in a beautiful setting with a
friendly atmosphere, the comfort of good food, a clean facility, and
taught by renowned instructors who have dedicated their lives to the
education and development of the mind, body and spirit. We welcome all
ages and levels to challenge themselves in the pursuit of excellence
year after year.
2012 Camp Information
(Updated 8/10/12) 2012 Camp Updates:
Offical Camp Check-in: Campers please arrive on Sunday, August 12, 2012 between the hours of 12pm and 2pm. (Not earlier as another group will be departing before us) Lunch for Campers Only will be served at 2pm.
If you are driving to the Camp: Please follow our printed Directions as many GPS systems have difficulty locating the exact location of the Camp.
How do I Contact Someone at Kokushikai Judo Camp During the Week of Camp? 1. The best method of communication is by e-mail tocamp@kokushikai.comand someone from our Staff will contact you as soon as possible.
2. Starting 8/11/12, you can call and/or leave a message for Celita by calling 201-797-8988 as this line will be forwarded directly to Celita's cell phone.
3. Starting 8/12/12, you can still call 201-797-8988 or you can call Camp Wayne main line at: 570-798-2511 ex 26 to speak or leave a message for Celita. Please allow time for us to respond as we are not always near the phone to pick up immediately. This line is probably your best bet at night. However, if it is urgent during the day, you can also call the main line number and ask for Josh and he will deliver the message to Celita.
Please remember that we have planned an exciting week of judo for all participants of Kokushikai Judo Camp. Our time is best spent supervising the Camp activities. Please reserve calls for urgent matters only.
Bus Transportation Details Sunday, August 12, 2012 1st Stop: 106th Street (between Riverside Drive and West End Ave.) 8:45 AM Loading and 9:00 AM Departure
2nd Stop: 24-28 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ (behind Kokushikai Judo Academy) (between Abbott Rd. and Plaza Rd.) 9:45 AM Loading and 10:00 AM Departure
Approximate Arrival Time at Kokushikai Judo Camp: 12:45PM
Saturday, August 18, 2012 Departure from Kokushikai Judo Camp: 12:30 PM
2nd Stop: 106th Street (between Riverside Drive and West End Ave.) Estimated Arrival Time: 3:30PM
The Kokushikai Scholarship Application is now posted. New extended deadline of July 30, 2012.
Download 2012 KJC Scholarship Application Here Special rates still apply for 2009 campers that have attended all years consecutively. Call or e-mail Celita Schutz to confirm rates and online processing.
This year's Core group of Instructors are returning along with Japanese Olympian and World Champion, Yashuhiko Moriwaki again as special guest instructor coming from Kokushikan University, Japan.
Contact our office for any questions or registration assistance. 201-797-8988 Ask for: Mary Bierle, Registration Coordinator or Celita Schutz, Camp Director
Celita Schutz, Camp Director
Sensei "Kasper" Gawel
Professor David Adiv
Sensei Shiba
Sensei Moriwaki, Olympian and World Champion, Japan
Sensei Ogasawara
Sensei Matsumura
Special Guest Instructors Sensei Y. Moriwaki, 8th Degree Black Belt, Japan Olympian and World Champion Sensei Shiba, Kano Cup Champion, Japan, Degree in Judo Therapy
Core Kokushikai Judo Education Staff Celita Schutz, 5th Degree Black Belt, 3x US Olympian Sylwester "Kasper" Gawel, 4th Degree Black Belt Professor David Adiv, 4ht Degree Black Belt (BJJ), Royler Gracie-David Adiv (RGDA) Sensei N. Ogasawara, 8th Degree Black Belt Sensei Y. Matsumura, 8th Degree Black Belt
Complementing Expert Staff Tomomi Freeburg, Japanese Cultural Instructor Sonja Rzepski, Yoga Instructor, Ashtanga and Yoga for Athletes Specialized Sarah Sanborn, Massage Therapist, Spa at Chelsea Piers, NYC Bryan Shulman, Massage Therapist, Spa at Chelsea Piers, NYC
If you would like a brochure mailed to you, please e-mail request with your mailing information at: camp@kokushikai.com
Kokushikai Judo Camp 2012 August 12-18 Rt 247, Preston Park, PA
Campground Facilities Rt. 247, Preston Park, Pennsylvania Camp Kokushikai occurs on the grounds of Camp Wayne for Boys and is situated on over 400 acres with two private lakes. It is located in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania approximately 2 ½ hours from New York City and Philadelphia.
Some features include:
♦ 10,000 square feet of official
Tatami mat area for practice
♦ 1,500 square foot matted
Studio designated for Kids Judo,
Yoga or Kata practice
♦ Indoor and covered outdoor
training areas
♦ Private Rooms with private
bathrooms and showers available
♦ Waterfront lakes with
fishing dock
♦ Heated, Olympic-size Swimming
Pool with Lifeguard on Duty
♦ On-site Camp Health Center
♦ Fully Equipped Trainer’s Room
♦ Fitness Center ♦ Ropes Course with Zip Line
♦ Three Outdoor Basketball Courts
♦ Two Soccer Fields
♦ 12 All-Weather Tennis Courts
(Three Lighted)
♦ Jogging Trails
♦ Dining Hall with Kitchen Staff
♦ Arts Center
Kokushikai Judo Campgrounds, Preston Park, PA
Transportation
We offer round trip Bus Service from the NYC/NJ area with departure to Camp on the mornings of August 12th with return service in the afternoon of August 18th. Seat reservations must be made before July 25th to secure a seat and can be made through online registration or on the PDF Camp Application. Final time table for bus schedule will be posted at www.kokushikai.com closer to the start of Camp.
Individuals arriving by plane are advised to book their destination to Scranton, PA or Newark, NJ with arrival on Saturday, August 11th. Departures should be scheduled for Saturday, August 18th, 3pm or later if possible. Closing Ceremonies will be occuring on Saturday at 10:30am and there should be an allowance of at least 3 hours for driving to airports. (Scranton airport is closer.) Please provide flight itineraries to Kokushikai if you would like assistance with your transport to and from the Camp. Contact Kokushikai Registration Coordinator, Mary Beirle for assistance at mary@kokushikai.com or 201-797-8988.
*Inquire for information regarding partial week camp fees: Email: camp@kokushikai.com Phone: 1-201-797-8988
Kokushikai Judo Camp (KJC) Youth Scholarships Youth between the ages of 9-25 may apply for full or partial tuition to Kokushikai Judo Camp 2012 through the KJC Youth Scholarship Fund. Number of recipients will be based on availibility of funds. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 18, 2012. New Extended Deadline: July 30, 2012.
Family Discounts Judo can be a rewarding family sport. In order to facilitate this, we offer a 10% discount to the second family member and also a 10% discount to each additional member registering thereafter.
Club/Coach Discount When 10 or more students of the same club register, the 11th person is welcome to attend free of charge. Make sure that all registering participants indicate the club and instructor name so credit can be received. Coach/Club can decide who receives the complimentry tuition but needs to notify KJC in advance for proper placement.
