Join us for an unforgettable adventure at Hippo Camp in Okinawa, where you can enjoy, explore and connect with nature!

Immerse yourself in the rich local culture, learn karate, eat delicious food, swim in the crystal clear blue waters of Okinawa and much more.

This camp runs for seven days and six nights and is open to people of all ages. Children as young as 3rd grade can attend on their own.

Experience it all with friends of all ages from all over the world. It's a chance to create lasting memories, make new friends and enjoy the beauty and traditions of Okinawa!

Camp Details

Camp Dates

■August 6 (thur) - August 12 (wed), 2026

Registration Period

■ Registration Period: May 18 (mon) 20:00-

(Please note that once capacity is reached, registrations will be placed on a waiting list.)

Capacity: 60

Minimum number of participants: 30

Location
Okinawa, Japan
(①Miyuki Hamabaru Beach ②OIST③ Yambaru Discovery Forest ④Yambaru River ⑤Iejima Island)

Transportation

For this program, the participants will gather and disperse on-site（Naha Airport） for the round-trip to and from the venue.

The program fee does not include transportation.

Details will be sent to participants by email after registration.

(We are scheduled to meet around noon and disband around noon.)

※Considering the safety, participants are obliged to inform us of their round-trip routes in advance. Please fill in the designated form. In principle, it is not allowed to change the schedule (late arrival, etc.) due to personal reasons.

Camp Staff

The organizer, LEX/Hippo Family Club’s Staff and Outdoor Activity Experts, are responsible for the management of this program, including food and materials for activities.

Designated “LEX/Hippo Fellows” will be the counselors and instructors for youth participants.

Participants

★For All Ages★

Please be noted that a third-grade elementary student or older is required to register individually and separately from his/her parent(s) as he/she is supposed to stay at a different lodge from his/her parent(s).

A 2nd-grade elementary student and younger must be accompanied by an adult older than a college student.

★International Students / People and Non-Hippo Family Club Members are all welcome!★

Don’t worry if you don’t speak Japanese or English well! Please feel free to contact us.

Program Fees

【Hippo Family Club Members】【Participant from Overseas】

■ 3rd-grade elementary student and older

￥170,000

■3 years old - 2nd-grade elementary student（with Bedding & Food）

￥160,000

■Under 3 years old（without Bedding & Food）

￥11,000

【Special fees for International Students residing in Japan】

■ ￥170,000

※Program fees include：accommodation & meals (6 nights and 17 meals), part of program costs (material, facility usage, equipment usage, etc.), miscellaneous costs, etc.
※Activities may be canceled due to bad weather conditions. Please note that program fees are not refundable.
※Transportation costs are not included.
※For lodging at Yambaru Discovery Forest, you can choose between a lodging building or a tent. Please note that we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your request.
※All prices include the 10% consumer tax.
※Associate member of Hippo Family Club is applicable "non-member price".
※Those who have been delinquent in the Hippo Family Club membership fee for more than 2 months will be accepted after payment of the membership fee.

Program Information

This is a camp where you can fully enjoy Okinawa's Yambaru/Hamabaru, ocean, forest, and big sky, and a multilingual nature camp. Yambaru is written as "山原 (mountain)," and Hamabaru is written as "浜原 (ocean)" in the Okinawan language. Each activity is carried out in groups (accommodation rooms and tents), and many parts of the activity will be discussed and decided by the group. Let's all think about what we would like to do during group activities, based on the information introduced on this page!

We’re excited to announce the Summersion Camp 2026 Join Online Preparation Meeting for participants of both the Furusato–Iiyama and Okinawa courses!
🗓️Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (JST)

Let’s get together online to share what we're looking forward to, exchange ideas, and talk about all the fun things we want to do with our groups. We can’t wait to hear from you! ♪

※Meeting and dismissal will be at Naha Airport ※

Yambaru

A unique experience to connect with nature and immerse yourself in local culture. Nestled in the lush forests of Okinawa, and if you're lucky, you might spot a Yambaru kuina – a rare and fascinating bird native to Okinawa's Yambaru forests!

Hamabaru

A vibrant and dynamic area surrounded by stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters.

Immerse yourself in the rich culture, learn to play the sanshin, practice karate, and swim in the ocean!

Iejima

Iejima is a picturesque island off the coast of Okinawa, known for its stunning beaches, rich culture, and unique natural beauty.

Live with the local people, learn about the island, its language, and experience the warmth of being treated like a member of the welcoming family!

Hippo Activity：Let's talk and play in multiple languages and get to know each other!

Yambaru:The northern area of Okinawa's main island, known as Yambaru to the locals, and an area registered as a World Natural Heritage site.

Hamabaru Beach： A beach where you can feel the ocean and wind. Snorkeling is highly recommended, especially if you want to see a lot of fish in the natural shallow terrain.

Iejima Island：Stay at a private guest house (Minshuku) is an inspiring experience where you will learn many things through interaction with the host of the private house, by experiencing island life.
OIST: The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) conducts cross-disciplinary research to explore new frontiers in science.

Karate & Sanshin(Okinawan traditional three-stringed instrument): Learn the typical Okinawan culture.

The program and details of each activity are still not decided but in addition to Hippo activities, experiencing Okinawan culture (Sanshin, Karate etc.), playing in the ocean, overnight stay at Minshuku (private guest houses) on Iejima Island, and outdoor activities in the Yambaru Discovery Forest!

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Cancellation Policy

➀20 - 8 days before the Camp：20% of program fees

➁7 - 2 days before the Camp：30% of program fees

③1 day before the Camp：40% of program fees

④On the day of the Camp :100% of program fees

※Office hours 10:00 - 17:00 JST (Cancel on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday will be processed and confirmed only on the following business day.）

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