Multilingual Nature Camp in Japan

Enjoy the festivals and fun and ordinary life of summer in Japan, together with your own Japanese family. ​Participants will experience everyday life (shopping, cooking, talking, playing, sharing friendship, ideas, language, and more) with a carefully selected host family.

Then, experience an amazing multilingual nature camp with friends from Japan and other countries in Iiyama, Nagano. Three nights and four days of international friendship and bonding through outdoor activities and language activities. Outdoor activities may include: hiking, crafts, rafting, building bamboo structures, relaxing, bonfire, etc.

"Every day was filled with something memorable. On the second day, I went both rafting and hiking. The water was refreshing and the mountain view was beautiful. I had a lot of fun talking with the adults and playing with the kids every day, and the food was delicious too." - A Past Participant

2025 Program
Homestay Location: Greater Tokyo Area*
Camp Location: Iiyama, Nagano
Course A (12 days; adults and families):
  • Estimated Member Program Fees: $1,799 + airfare & insurance (~$1500-2500)
  • Estimated Non-Member Program Fees: $1,999 + airfare & insurance (~$1500-2500)
Course B (4 weeks; group travel for youth ages 12 and up with an adult leader):
  • Estimated Member Program Fees: $3,359 + airfare (~$1500-2500)
  • Estimated Non-Member Program Fees: $3,689 + airfare  (~$1500-2500)
Program details and fees may be subject to change.
Some financial aid available.

Application Deadline: April 1

Course A
Tentative Itinerary:
Saturday, July 26: Depart from USA 
Sunday, July 27: Arrive Tokyo International Airport, Homestay 5 nights
Friday, August 1: Travel to Nature Camp 
August 1 - August 4: Nature Camp! (3 nights) 
Monday, August 4: Homestay (2 nights)
Wednesday, August 6: To Tokyo International Airport, return to USA

Included:
  • Nature Camp
  • 3 nights' meals and accommodation at Nature Camp (shared rooms)
  • Homestay in greater Tokyo area 
  • All meals taken with host families (youth traveling without parents) 
  • Orientation materials and program support
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Not Included:
  • Airfare 
  • ​Travel Medical Insurance (required)
  • R/T Transportation to Nature Camp or Airport
  • ​Local transportation 
  • Cost to obtain passport (and visa, if needed/not American citizen)
  • Meals outside of the home or camp (adults and families)

Course B
Tentative Itinerary:
Friday, July 11: Arrive at Gateway City for overnight orientation
Saturday, July 12: Depart Gateway City, USA 
Sunday, July 13: Arrive Tokyo International Airport, Homestay 19 nights
Friday, August 1: Travel to Nature Camp 
August 1 - August 4: Nature Camp! (3 nights) 
Monday, August 4: Homestay (5 nights)
Saturday, August 9: Depart Tokyo International Airport, return to USA

Included:
  • ​Travel Medical Insurance 
  • Overnight orientation in Gateway City (shared rooms)
  • Adult leader providing supervision on travel days and support during program
  • Nature Camp
  • 3 nights' meals and accommodation at Nature Camp (shared rooms)
  • Homestay in greater Tokyo area
  • R/T Transportation to Nature Camp and Tokyo Airport
  • All meals taken with host families (youth traveling without parents) 
  • Orientation materials and program support
​
Not Included:
  • Airfare (LEX will arrange the flights from the Gateway City)
  • Meals on travel days
  • ​Local transportation 
  • Cost to obtain passport (and visa, if needed/not American citizen)

​Youth ages 12-17 will be matched with a same gender and same age (within 3 years) host. Adults 18+ may be placed at LEX's discretion with any of a variety of wonderful host families with young children, older children, or no children. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

​Note: Participants are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated for Covid19.
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​Please contact us at [email protected] or (617) 354-1140 for more information and an application.