Aikido, manga & Japanese culture (8-15 y.o.) Full days AM&PM

For the 3rd year in a row, IIL Camps is taking you on a journey to Japan, without leaving the comfort of the IIL facilities!

Over 5 full days (without overnight stays), children will discover Japan through emblematic sports, artistic and cultural activities. A unique opportunity to discover the richness of Japanese culture.

Come on board with us for a trip to the land of the rising sun! We have put together a rich and fascinating programme for you, which includes:

– 3 Aikido sessions, including 1 session during which each child will be able, if he/she wishes, to be photographed while practicing the wooden sword or the stick (safe). Afterwards, he/she will have the opportunity to reproduce his/her photo and illustrate it during the Manga workshop “Draw yourself as a Samurai”. The participants will be able to learn this particular Japanese martial art. It is a fun way to learn self-defence, and the handling of wooden sticks and swords also promotes control and coordination of movements. Aikido is an excellent way to let off steam while respecting yourself and your partner, and is a true philosophy of life. It helps to channel energies and to manage emotions in the face of a difficult situation, always in the respect of the Bushido (the traditional code of honour of Japanese martial arts) and the particular spirit of non-violence which characterises it.

– An introduction to the Japanese language and culture is also on the agenda. Participants will learn some basic Japanese, to count and everyday words.
– They will also be introduced to Japanese calligraphy. They will learn to write their name and surname in Katakana and to write simple words in Kanji (respectively phonetic symbols and Japanese ideograms).

– Children will be able to develop their artistic talents during Manga drawing workshops. By immersing themselves in this universe, they will learn the techniques for drawing Manga and Kawai characters. They will study proportions, anatomy and colouring. The instructor will give them an overview of the history of Manga, its origins and its graphic evolution over time, allowing them to improve their practice and knowledge of Japanese comics. What are the cult mangas? What are the differences between the mangas of the old generation and those of the new one?

– Traditional Japanese tales and legends will also be discussed. Children will have the chance to be guided to draw characters and creatures from Japanese folklore such as dragons, samurai, yokai or other ghosts.

– Games about Japan and many other surprises are also planned…

This camp is led by 2 experienced professionals in their field: Fédora, an illustrator for children books and author of comics, specialised in Manga; and Christophe, a qualified and experienced Aikido instructor, black belt, 5th dan aikikai, who has lived in Japan for 10 years.

Are you ready for a change of scenery before the start of the school year?

Sayonara!

Program of the week:

Practical info

Families must drop off and pick up their children at IIL (Institut International de Lancy).

8:30am-8:55am: welcome /registration of children at IIL

9:00am-12:30pm: morning activity

12:30pm-1:55pm: lunch (options)

2:00pm-5:00pm: afternoon activity

5pm: end of camp. Parents are kindly requested to pick-up their children at the IIL entrance gate. If you allow your child to return home alone, please kindly inform us by email, otherwise we will not be able to let him/her leave IIL.

Late pick-up option (up to 6pm): +75chf/week

Morning and afternoon snacks are provided and included in the camp fee.

Lunch is NOT included. When registering online, parents will have the options to choose between registering their child at the IIL canteen (+105chf/week), providing him/her with a picnic (free of charge supervision) or picking him/her up at 12.30pm and bringing him/her back at 1:45pm