GLI Summer Camp in Japan 2026

A nine-day international summer camp in Japan for school-aged children that combines English practice, leadership development and cultural experiences. Participants join multinational peer groups and take part in activities such as calligraphy, tea ceremony, taiko drumming, mountaineering, sports day and presentations. The programme is run in English with Japanese-speaking staff available as needed. It culminates in reflective sessions on Japanese history and culture.

Nine days of English-led cultural and leadership activities including calligraphy, tea ceremony, taiko drumming, mountaineering at Mt. Fuji, Hakone excursions, sports day, presentation practice and cross-cultural peer exchange.

Targeted at children generally aged 10 to 18 (elementary, junior and senior high school students), with possible consideration for younger participants upon consultation.

Applicants are asked to select the application form that matches their country of residence; country-specific application forms are provided.