Study Camp
The Study Camp program is a unique opportunity for young people to experience organic agriculture in an international community.
Groups of all sizes from schools, churches, and clubs join to practice cross-cultural communication and to learn about soil, food, life, and service.
** Due to high demand, space is severely limited, especially during Japanese school vacation (February~March, August~September). Please contact us at least 12 months before your desired start date.
special learning programs
great for small groups and families
Stay up to 60 days
Main Activities:
Farming & Community
Hands-on Group Workshops
Learn practical skills for community living in a world full of life.
Reflection Sessions
Take part in a time of discussion, meditation, and reflection.
Seasonal Farm Work
Become part of the farm staff and volunteers and help their work on and off campus during the day!
Other Activities:
Play & Study
Curry-Making Workshops
Work together to make a style of curry unique to Northeast India, and enjoy each part, from cutting the first vegetable to eating the last bite!
Talk Sessions
Hear from our experienced staff about various topics related to sustainable agriculture, leadership, or global development. We choose topics to best suit your program needs.
Community Events
One of our community-wide recreation events might happen during your stay.
schedule sample
Day 1
01:30 Pick up at Nishinasuno or Nasushiobara train station. Orientation and campus tour
06:30 Supper
07:15 Talk Session
Day 2
06:30 Morning radio exercise, cleaning
07:00 Foodlife Work
08:15 Breakfast
09:30 Morning Gathering
10:20 Farm Work
12:30 Lunch
01:30 Session on ‘Foodlife’ and cooking Indian Curry together
04:00 Evening Foodlife Work
06:30 Supper
07:15 Campfire
Day 3
06:30 Morning radio exercise, cleaning
07:00 Foodlife Work
08:15 Breakfast
09:30 Morning Gathering
10:20 Cleaning accommodation. Reflection session
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Closing and Departure
Day 1
01:30 Pick up at Nishinasuno or Nasushiobara train station. Orientation and campus tour
06:30 Supper
07:15 Talk Session
Day 2
06:30 Morning radio exercise, cleaning
07:00 Foodlife Work
08:15 Breakfast
09:30 Morning Gathering
10:20 Farm Work
12:30 Lunch
01:30 Session on ‘Foodlife’ and cooking Indian Curry together
04:00 Evening Foodlife Work
06:30 Supper
Day 3
06:30 Morning radio exercise, cleaning
07:00 Foodlife Work
08:15 Breakfast
09:30 Morning Gathering
10:20 Farm Work
12:30 Lunch
01:30 Session on ‘Servant Leadership’
04:00 Evening Foodlife Work
06:30 BBQ with ARI members or supper at vegan restaurant
Day 4
06:30 Morning radio exercise, cleaning
07:00 Foodlife Work
08:15 Breakfast
09:30 Morning Gathering
10:20 Cleaning accommodation. Reflection session
12:30 Lunch
01:30 Closing and Departure
Ready to Join?
Contact us over phone or email
and book your stay!
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Price TaBle
| Eating at Koinonia Hall | Basic | Students from junior high school to university | Kids from 5 years to elementary school | Kids under 5 years |
| 1 meal | ¥ 600 | ¥ 500 | ¥ 300 | ¥ free |
| Dormitory shared room | Basic | Students |
| 1 to 3 nights | ¥ 4,500/night | ¥ 3,500/night |
| 4 to 7 nights | ¥ 3,000/night | ¥ 2,500/night |
| 8 to 14 nights | ¥ 2,500/night | ¥ 2,000/night |
| 15 to 21 nights | ¥ 2,000/night | ¥ 1,500/night |
| 22 to 30 nights | ¥ 40,000/month | ¥ 35,000/month |
| Nasu Seminar House | Basic | Students |
| flat rate | ¥ 6,000/night | ¥ 5,000/night |
(1) Monthly and Yearly Supporters receive a discount of ¥ 500/night for up to 7 nights!
Get Prepared
Check-in: from 14:00
Check-out: until 11:00
Please come to the office on the 1st floor of the Admin Building.
Sorry, you can not check-in on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, or check out on a Sunday.
□ Insurance card (domestic/international)
□ Volunteer Insurance
□ Work wear (long-sleeve shirts and trousers to prevent insect bites)
□ Work gloves
□ Rubber boots
□ Rain wear
□ Hat
□ Water bottle
□ Towels
□ Hair dryer (optional)
□ Soap and shampoo (please avoid synthetic and surfactant)
□ Personal medicines
□ 2 pairs of slippers (if you stay more than 7 days)
□ Masks
□ Thermometer
Environment & Conditions
(1) We aim to keep an ecologically healthy environment around the campus. That’s why we avoid using surfactant soaps.
(2) We don’t have air-conditioning in dorm rooms.
(3) We do not receive Working Visitors in April as the new participants of the Rural Leaders Training Program are forming a new community of learning.
Animal Hygiene & Disease Prevention
We follow strict livestock regulations to prevent epidemic diseases on our farm.
(1) People who have entered Japan from a foreign country within the past one week are not allowed to enter livestock houses.
(2) Do not bring clothes or shoes which you have used abroad within the past four months in the livestock houses.
Thank you for your understanding.
Monday – Friday
am
06:30 Assemble for morning exercise and prayer
06:35 Cleaning the campus
07:00 Morning Foodlife Work (community farm work)
08:15 Breakfast and break
09:30 Morning Gathering
10:20 Main activities of the day (farm work or community activities)
pm
12:30 Lunch and break
01:30 Main activities
04:00 Evening Foodlife Work
06:00 Free time
06:30 Supper
Saturday
am
06:30 Assemble for morning exercise and prayer
06:35 Cleaning the campus
07:00 Morning Foodlife Work
08:15 Breakfast
pm
12:30 Lunch
18:30 Supper
Sunday
am
08:00 Breakfast
pm
18:30 Supper
On Saturday and Sunday, there are no main activities, but you can join other people’s activities, take a rest and sign up for Foodlife Work. Please approach us for planning a special program. On Sundays, you may join community members visits to local churches in the morning. Lunch is not provided on Sunday.
Some of Our Past Partners
Junior High & High Schools
Olathe High School (USA), ICU High School, Niijima Gakuen High School, Kyôai Gakuen High School, Seirei Christopher Junior High School, Senri International High School, Kansei Gakuin High School
Universities & Colleges
Aoyama Gakuin University, Aoyama Women’s Junior College, Bunkyô Gakuin University, Chûô University, Dôshisha University, Hitotsubashi University, International Christian University, J. F. Oberlin University, Japan Lutheran College, Katsuyama Gakuen, Komazawa University, Meiji Gakuin University, Meiji University, Nihon University, Niigata Agricultural and Biotechnology College, Niigata Sôgô Gakuen, Niijima Gakuen Junior College, Nippon Photography Institute, Rikkyô University, University of the Sacred Heart, Seisen University, Tokyo University, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Utsunomiya University
Others
Tochigi Association of Corporate Executives, Non-Electrical Atelier, Daita Church, Tsukuba Christian Center, Soramame Kids Adventure, Tsukuba Tokyo Church, Hitachi Church, Fukagawa High School OG, Student Christian Fellowship, Kôbe Union Church, Japan Christian Church, Kantô Parish, Japan International Volunteer Center, Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation (JANIC), Permaculture Center Japan, Seibo Japan, Japan Christian Overseas Medical Cooperative Service, Japan Overseas Cooperation Association, Japan International Cooperative Association, Habitat For Humanity, Ashikaga Higashi Church, Matsubara Church, Wesley Center, Nasushiobara International Association Junior High School Camp, Catholic Fujisawa Church, Kantô Parish Junior and Senior High School Camp, Mejiro Church, Hibarigaoka Church, Tokyo Union Church, United Church of Canada, United Society Partners in the Gospel (UK)
