We are excited to offer more than 20 Summer Programs and classes this Summer! Courses will run from June 19th through July 7, 2023. COVID-19 protocols at CAJ have been changed and lifted during the last year, so programs are open to current and incoming CAJ students, as well as SSS students and families. Scroll down to see the classes offered and check back as some courses continue to be offered.
今年の夏も20以上のサマープログラムをご提供できることをとても嬉しく思っています！サマープログラムは2023年6月19日から7月7日まで行います。新型コロナ感染症対策を実施しなくてよいことになりましたので、サマープログラムは在校児童生徒及び新しくCAJにご入学なさる児童生徒とSSSに属する児童生徒が参加できます。スクロールダウンしてどのようなクラスがあるのかぜひご覧ください。
We are offering over 10 courses this summer! Scroll down to see the list of classes being offered.
Monday, June 12 – Friday, June 16 (1 week)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
2023 Girls Volleyball, grades 6-12
open
Volleyball for girls interested in improving their skills.
Taught by Mrs. Lisa Cummings.
5 sessions for ¥7000
Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 23 (1 week)
9:00 am – 10:30 am
2023 ES Basketball, grades 3-5
open
Learn and practice basketball skills. Students participating in the full day Elementary Summer School Program cannot sign up.
Taught by Coach Caleb Cummings.
5 sessions for ¥5500
9:00 am – 11:00 am
2023 Reading and Writing A, grades 6th-8th
open
This course provides students with opportunities to learn/improve reading and writing skills. We are going to explore different topics such as geography, history and culture. For reading, we will be learning reading strategies to improve reading skills. Students will also learn how to answer reading questions and get to work on Summer Reading assignment. For writing, we will focus on writing skills, such as organizing ideas, answering essay questions, summarizing/paraphrasing, grammar, revising/editing, and note taking skills.
Taught by Mrs. Sachie Hara.
5 sessions for ¥7000
2023 Spanish A , grades 5-8
open
This is a great opportunity to experience learning another language and its culture. If you would like to learn or strengthen your knowledge of Spanish this class is for you!
Taught by Mrs. Patti Matanza .
5 sessions for ¥7000
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2023 Art A, grades 6-12
open
A great opportunity to continue growing in your drawing and painting skills with guided instruction on projects of your choice. Price includes all materials.
Taught by Mrs. Erin Hughes.
5 sessions for ¥13500
2023 Intro to Film Studies Week 1, grades 9-12
open
Learn how to move from being a passive consumer of movies to an active viewer who pays attention to film techniques and considers the choices of screenwriters, directors, actors, and production designers in the filmmaking process. To help us learn about film techniques -- such as shots, angles, lighting, and editing -- we will shoot and share our own short films. We will also watch and discuss several full length movies together. This is a course for anyone who likes to watch and discuss movies or good TV. No prior filmmaking experience required. Beginners and movie buffs alike will learn something new.
Taught by Mr. Vincent Howard.
5 sessions for ¥10500
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
2023 Weight Training, grades 6-12
open
Learn and practice the basics of weight training.
Taught by Mr. James Hughes.
5 sessions for ¥7000
2023 American-style Baking A, grades 6-12
full —
If you select this class, you will be added to a waiting list. If a space becomes available, you will be notified and enrolled.
Students will make (and get to eat) 5 American-style baked goods and desserts including but not limited to: cookies, cakes and muffins. Cost includes ingredients.
Taught by Mrs. Jamie Matsuoka.
5 sessions for ¥9500
2023 Building Relationships Through Board Games A, grades 6-9
open
Want to learn some new games to show your family and friends? Come take my class on chess and other board games. Unplug from technology and come learn and master some strategy games, some exciting fast paced card games, and even a centuries old board game that will have you cheering one minute and crying the next. Don't miss this opportunity to stack up on games that will entertain you and your family all summer long...or at least on rainy days.
Taught by Mrs. Shivon Carrell .
5 sessions for ¥7000
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
2023 Acting Classes for High School Students, grades 9-12
open
Are you interested in acting or looking for a place to freely express yourself in a creative way? Sign up for the Acting summer camp! Taught by De'Ja McKnabb, an actress and model from the USA. During our weekly session, you will learn different acting techniques, learn to create your own work using improv work, and have the opportunity to present your own monologue or scene. If you're nervous about signing up yourself, invite your friends to sign up with you! Whether you're into serious drama or fun comedy, this class is for everyone. There will be a break for lunch
Taught by De'Ja McKnabb.
5 sessions for ¥13500
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
2023 Art B, grades 6-12
open
A great opportunity to continue growing in your drawing and painting skills with guided instruction on projects of your choice. Price includes all materials.
Taught by Mrs. Erin Hughes.
5 sessions for ¥13500
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2023 Book and Movie Club, grades 6-8
open
We will be reading and having discussions on a chosen book and watching the book-based movie together at the end of the week.
Taught by Mrs. Jamie Matsuoka.
5 sessions for ¥7000
2023 Multicultural Cooking A, grades 5-9
open
Do you enjoy cooking or want to learn to cook? You will create sweet and savory dishes that you can recreate for your family. Your cooking will include dishes from various countries around the world. Cost of ingredients is included in the price.
Taught by Mrs. Patti Matanza .
5 sessions for ¥10000
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
2023 MS CoEd Soccer, grades 6-9
open
For entering and exiting MS students interested in working on their soccer skills.
Taught by Mr. Charles Smoker.
5 sessions for ¥7000
Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 30 (2 weeks)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2023 Elementary Summer Program, grades 1-5
open
Spy School! - Two weeks filled with fun learning and hands-on activities, revolving around the theme of "Spy School!" Each day will begin with class chapel time and end with fun games and activities. There may be related field trips by group level. The price is fixed whether you come for 1 week or 2 weeks and does include lunch provided by Cezar's Kitchen.
Taught by Various Instructors.
10 sessions for ¥60000
Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30 (1 week)
9:00 am – 11:00 am
2023 Reading and Writing B, grades 6-8
open
This course provides students with opportunities to learn/improve reading and writing skills. We are going to explore different topics such as geography, history and culture. For reading, we will be learning reading strategies to improve reading skills. Students will also learn how to answer reading questions and get to work on Summer Reading assignment. For writing, we will focus on writing skills, such as organizing ideas, answering essay questions, summarizing/paraphrasing, grammar, revising/editing, and note taking skills.
Taught by Mrs. Sachie Hara.
5 sessions for ¥7000
2023 Spanish B, grades 5-8
open
This is a great opportunity to experience learning another language and its culture. If you would like to learn or strengthen your knowledge of Spanish this class is for you! Spanish B will build on content from Spanish A the previous week.
Taught by Mrs. Patti Matanza .
5 sessions for ¥7000
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2023 Intro to Film Studies Week 2, grades 9-12
open
You do not need to take Week 1 in order to take Week 2. However, Week 2 will build on what we learned in week 1 by continuing our exploration of what it means to be an active viewer. We will spend more time watching and discussing full films together. We might focus on the work of a specific film director, such as Christopher Nolan (Inception and The Dark Knight), or two related directors: "Mizoguchi and Miyazaki: Giants of Japanese Cinema."
Taught by Mr. Vincent Howard.
5 sessions for ¥10500
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
2023 American-style Baking B, grades 6-12
full —
If you select this class, you will be added to a waiting list. If a space becomes available, you will be notified and enrolled.
Students will make (and get to eat) 5 American-style baked goods and desserts including but not limited to: cookies, cakes and muffins. Cost includes ingredients.
Taught by Mrs. Jamie Matsuoka.
5 sessions for ¥9500
2023 Building Relationships Through Board Games B, grades 6-9
open
Want to learn some new games to show your family and friends? Come take my class on chess and other board games. Unplug from technology and come learn and master some strategy games, some exciting fast paced card games, and even a centuries old board game that will have you cheering one minute and crying the next. Don't miss this opportunity to stack up on games that will entertain you and your family all summer long...or at least on rainy days.
Taught by Mrs. Shivon Carrell .
5 sessions for ¥7000
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
2023 Acting Classes for Middle School Students, grades 6-8
open
Are you interested in acting or looking for a place to freely express yourself in a creative way? Sign up for the Acting summer camp! Taught by De'Ja McKnabb, an actress and model from the USA. During our weekly session, you will learn different acting techniques, learn to create your own work using improv work, and have the opportunity to present your own monologue or scene. If you're nervous about signing up yourself, invite your friends to sign up with you! Whether you're into serious drama or fun comedy, this class is for everyone. There will be a lunch break.
Taught by De'Ja McKnabb.
5 sessions for ¥13500
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2023 CoEd Basketball/Volleyball Camp, grades 6-12
open
Develop your basketball and volleyball skills in a unique split camp. We will work through drills and live play to improve your basketball and volleyball skills.
Taught by Mrs. Jamie Matsuoka.
5 sessions for ¥7000
2023 Multicultural Cooking B, grades 5-9
open
Do you enjoy cooking or want to learn to cook? You will create sweet and savory dishes that you can recreate for your family. Your cooking will include dishes from various countries around the world. Cost of ingredients is included in the price.
Taught by Mrs. Patti Matanza .
5 sessions for ¥10000
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
2023 ES Soccer, grades K-5
open
For ES students interested in working on their soccer skills.
Taught by Mr. Charles Smoker.
5 sessions for ¥7000
Monday, July 3 – Friday, July 7 (1 week)
9:00 am – 11:00 am
2023 Reading and Writing C, grades 6-8
open
This course provides students with opportunities to learn/improve reading and writing skills. We are going to explore different topics such as geography, history and culture. For reading, we will be learning reading strategies to improve reading skills. Students will also learn how to answer reading questions and get to work on Summer Reading assignment. For writing, we will focus on writing skills, such as organizing ideas, answering essay questions, summarizing/paraphrasing, grammar, revising/editing, and note taking skills.
Taught by Mrs. Sachie Hara.
5 sessions for ¥7000
2023 Spanish C, grades 5-8
open
This is a great opportunity to experience learning another language and its culture. If you would like to learn or strengthen your knowledge of Spanish this class is for you! Spanish C will build on Spanish A and B class content.
Taught by Mrs. Patti Matanza .
5 sessions for ¥7000
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
2023 Acting Classes for Elementary Students, grades 2-5
open
Are you interested in acting or looking for a place to freely express yourself in a creative way? Sign up for the Acting summer camp! Taught by De'Ja McKnabb, an actress and model from the USA. During our weekly session, you will learn different acting techniques, learn to create your own work using improv work, and have the opportunity to present your own monologue or scene. If you're nervous about signing up yourself, invite your friends to sign up with you! Whether you're into serious drama or fun comedy, this class is for everyone. There will be a lunch break.
Taught by De'Ja McKnabb.
5 sessions for ¥13500
