Karuizawa Nature Exploration 2026
An unforgettable summer experience for kids ages 4-7.
Embrace the great outdoors, overcome exciting challenges, and delight in exploring volcanic fields, waterfalls, campfire cooking, and Japanese culture – a magical journey they'll cherish forever!
Summer 2026 Dates
| Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | June 22 - 26, 2026 |
| Week 2 | June 29 - July 3, 2026 |
| Week 3 | July 6 - 10, 2026 |
| Week 4 | July 13 - 17, 2026 |
| Week 5 | July 20 - 24, 2026 |
| Week 6 | July 27 - 31, 2026 |
| Week 7 | August 3 - 7, 2026 |
| Week 8 | August 10 - 14, 2026 |
Have questions about the program? We'd love to hear from you at nature@tcgsummer.com
Embrace the Outdoors for an Adventure of a Lifetime
Looking for an extraordinary summer adventure for your kids? Look no further than TCG Nature Exploration in Karuizawa. Nestled in the beautiful natural surroundings of Karuizawa, this program offers children ages 4-7 an unforgettable summer experience that combines outdoor exploration, exciting challenges, and a deep appreciation for nature.
Hike Through Ancient Lava Flows, Discover Hidden Waterfalls, and So Much More
At TCG Nature Exploration, every day is a chance for your child to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature. Each day, from hiking through ancient lava flows to discovering hidden waterfalls, and indulging in campfire cooking, brings a new opportunity for discovery and adventure. The program aims to create a magical journey that your child will cherish forever.
Develop Curiosity, Teamwork Skills, and a Sense of Wonder
TCG Nature Exploration welcomes children between 4 and 7 to join this excellent summer program. While the primary age range is 4-7, we will consider children outside of this range on a case-by-case basis. It's a fantastic opportunity for young learners to develop their curiosity, teamwork skills, and a sense of wonder in the great outdoors.
Leadership and Learning
At TCG Nature Exploration, children are not just participants but leaders in their learning journey. The program nurtures curiosity, encourages teamwork, and cultivates a deep appreciation for nature. The dedicated staff, passionate about early childhood education and learning in nature, create a safe and engaging environment where children can thrive and explore.
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Join the Adventure
TCG Nature Exploration at Karuizawa is more than just a summer camp. It is a place of growth, discovery, and unforgettable memories, surrounded by the stunning natural landscape of Karuizawa. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this incredible journey of exploration and learning.
Have questions about the program? We'd love to hear from you at nature@tcgsummer.com
What will my child learn?
If you’re looking for a checklist of measurable skills, like a certain number of English words learned or a specific climbing knot mastered, you won’t find it here. At Karuizawa Nature Exploration, we believe the most profound growth can’t be captured in data points. It can only be felt through experience.
We’ve intentionally designed this program free from the constraints of controlled outcomes. In 2026, many families feel pressure to push children to perform and produce. We offer something rarer: the freedom to simply be, to explore, and to notice.
Our families choose us because they want their children to learn:
- Intimacy with the Unknown: Nature doesn’t follow a scripted lesson. When a trail gets muddy, a breeze surprises them, or a bug crosses their path, children learn to regulate their emotions and respond with curiosity rather than fear.
- Self-Directed Awareness: Instead of following a preset curriculum, your child learns to listen to their instincts. They discover when to push on, when to pause, and when to rest, developing a calm inner compass.
- Presence Before Performance: In contrast to an over-stimulated world, we protect the space for sustained attention, whether that’s watching a leaf turn in the breeze or following the flight of a bird. This quiet focus is the beginning of deeper thinking, patience, and inquiry.
We do not promise specific data points. Instead, we offer experiences that become lifelong memories. Moments when your child discovers that with their own hands, mind, and spirit, they are capable of understanding what they encounter.
Karuizawa Nature Exploration seeks families who see beauty in the unmeasurable and who trust that when children explore the world without fear or judgment, they develop confidence in themselves and their place within it.
About Tokyo Children's Garden
Tokyo Children's Garden is an innovative, Reggio Emilia-inspired bilingual preschool nestled in the heart of Tokyo. We view children as capable learners and actively embrace their thoughts and ideas in our unique, nurturing environment.
At the start of the pandemic, we temporarily closed our Tokyo campus while seeking an alternative to online sessions. Believing young children need real-life experiences, we relocated to a scenic house in the woods of Kawaguchiko, surrounded by breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, not knowing if any of our school families would follow us.
To our delight, most of our families joined us, resulting in a memorable summer of forest fun. Since then, we have regularly offered forest school experiences in Karuizawa and are thrilled to introduce our Nature Exploration camp to new families this summer.
| Name | Tokyo Children's Garden |
| Address | S-1 5-2-9 Minamiazabu Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0047, Japan |
| Tel | +81-3-6721-9336 |
| Website | https://www.tokyochildrensgarden.com |
