{"id":2820,"date":"2026-04-11T23:27:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T03:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/?page_id=2820"},"modified":"2026-04-11T23:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T03:41:48","slug":"vsy-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/vsy-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"VSY Camp FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1><strong>VSY Night FAQs<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3>If you have any questions please text Helen at 954-279-0994, or email <a href=\"mailto:kidscamp@floridaaikikai.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kidscamp@floridaaikikai.com<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">EVENT DETAILS<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\"> \u00a0<strong>Drop-off:<\/strong> starts at 5:45 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\"> \u00a0<strong>Latest pick-up<\/strong>: 10 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\"> \u00a0<\/span><strong>Location<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<h3>Florida Aikikai<\/h3>\n<h3>Holiday Park Activity Center (5 min from VSY)<\/h3>\n<h3>730 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, 33304<\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 <strong>Finding us<\/strong>: <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s3\">The dojo entrance is located on the north side of the building (look for the amazing mural!)<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 <strong>Parking<\/strong>: <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s3\">The Activity Center has a large parking lot.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO WEAR?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0\u00a0Comfortable clothing (e.g. leggings, shorts, t-shirt)\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span>\u00a0 Easily removable shoes (flip-flops, slides etc.)<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0\u00a0<strong><i class=\"\">Current\/Former students<\/i><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"s3\">: please send your child&#8217;s uniform<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<div class=\"\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BRING?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 Pizza will be provided for dinner. <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"s3\">If your child has dietary restrictions please send a packed meal.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 A light sweater or jacket to wear during quieter activities.<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">CONTACTING US DURING THE EVENT<\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Call the dojo: <span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\">954-533-5291<\/span>. <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"s2\">\u25a2<\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Program Director (Helen): <span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\">954-279-0994<\/span>.<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1>About Aikido<\/h1>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/kids-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aikido<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is a unique Japanese martial art focused on non-violent self defense. Students learn to use the energy of an attack to perform throws and pins, without relying on size or strength.<\/h3>\n<h3>Training emphasizes self control, awareness, and respect, helping students remain centered and connected during times of conflict and stress.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">There are no competitions. Students practice together in an energetic yet studious atmosphere, with more experienced students helping beginners.<\/h3>\n<h1>Our Dojo<\/h1>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">We offer year-round classes for children (ages 4+), teens, and adults. <strong>Read more <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/kids-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">We also run school break camps featuring:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<h3>Two Aikido classes per day<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<h3>Meditation and fitness activities<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<h3>Japanese language and cultural activities (e.g. sumo, festivals, sushi-making)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\n<h3>Arts, crafts, and group games. <strong>Read more <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/kids-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;2225,2226,2218,2219,2222,2220,2221&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_no&#8221; speed=&#8221;3000&#8243; slides_per_view=&#8221;2&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; hide_pagination_control=&#8221;yes&#8221; hide_prev_next_buttons=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744593167390{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] VSY Night FAQs If you have any questions please text Helen at 954-279-0994, or email kidscamp@floridaaikikai.com &nbsp; EVENT DETAILS \u25a2 \u00a0Drop-off: starts at 5:45 p.m. \u25a2 \u00a0Latest pick-up: 10 p.m. \u25a2 \u00a0Location: Florida Aikikai Holiday Park Activity Center (5 min from VSY) 730 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, 33304 \u25a2\u00a0 Finding us: The [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2213,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2820","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2820"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2820\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2827,"href":"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2820\/revisions\/2827"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2213"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}