Holiday Park Activity Center

June 8th to August 7th, 9am - 3pm

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Aikido Camp is a truly unique summer camp experience that is fun and educational. Children receive daily training in the non-competitive martial art of Aikido.

This traditional Japanese martial art teaches children how to defend themselves using minimal force without violent kicking or punching. Children learn at their own pace in a safe, fun-filled environment. Aikido develops:

  • self-confidence
  • concentration
  • focus
  • self-control
  • physical fitness

Our Classes take place on a beautiful 2500 square foot practice mat where kids learn to run, roll, and explore their physical abilities through activities that develop hand-eye coordination, strength, agility, and physical fitness. Classes will be held in the morning and the afternoon, and will include stretching, rolling and tumbling, aikido self-defense techniques, and even some aikido wooden sword and staff training.

Off the mat, children will also explore different aspects of Japanese culture such as meditation, Japanese language, origami, calligraphy, manga drawing, and other traditional arts and crafts and other fun activities. The children will even get to make their own sushi! Lessons in Bushido, the Samurai code of respect and honor, and traditional Japanese games round out an exciting curriculum. It's like taking a trip to Japan for the summer. So come join the Fun!

Our Dojo (martial arts school) has recently been beautifully renovated with more off-mat activity space including our new student lounge where kids can relax and watch a Japanese anime movie after lunch.

Camp Fees

The fee for Aikido camp is $150 per week. Children registered for more than one week receive a $25 discount on all additional weeks. Also, sibling groups receive a $25 discount per week for each additional child.

Before and After Care

Before and after care will be available. For specific times and prices, please contact us at info@floridaaikikai.com.

Holiday Park Activity Center - 730 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale


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Aikido Summer Camp is led by Peter Bernath, 7th Dan, Shihan, Chief Instructor of Florida Aikikai.

Sensei Bernath is a Technical Director of the United States Aikido Federation and has been teaching kids for more than thirty years.

The assistant instructors, Keith and Helen, are dedicated aikido students who have lived and worked in Japan as English instructors.

They are professional teachers and care givers with more than ten years experience working with children of all ages.

Bonnie Sensei, our Japanese crafts teacher, is a professional artist who has been studying Japanese arts and culture for over 20 years.

Registration for all sessions is now available:

If you do not want to register online, please download the registration form and mail it with payment to the included address or bring it to the dojo.

Online Pre-Registration

Pre-registration for all sessions is now available using google checkout. Please fill out the form below for your child(ren). You will then be connected to Google Checkout where you can pay with a credit/debit card. All pre-registered students (payment made before June 8th) will receive a free Gi (practice uniform), an extra $35 value.

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Camp Sessions:
June 8 - 12
June 15 - 19
June 22 - 26
June 29 - July 3
July 6 - 10
July 13 - 17
July 20 - 24
July 27 - 31
August 3 - 7