Hello Minim Family,

We hope you have been well!

We are excited to bring you our annual summer camp for the community.

Minim Artisan Summer Camp brings together the joy of making music with the beauty of Japanese craft traditions. Over five days, children learn ukulele in group ensembles, receive private one-on-one piano lessons, and explore a different hands-on artisan craft each afternoon. The camp leads to a showcase performance and exhibition for families on the final day.

This is specially designed for international families who will be in Tokyo this summer, seeking an authentic, creative, and culturally rich summer experience for their children.

Sign up for an enriching summer!

What your child will experience

Each day is a blend of music, creativity, and play. No two days feel the same!

🎸Ukulele ensemble
Daily group sessions learning chords, strumming, and songs. This builds toward a live performance for families.

🎹 Private piano
One-on-one daily lessons tailored to your child's level. A personal video recording of their progress is sent home after camp.

🎨 Japanese artisan crafts
A different traditional craft each afternoon, from washi paper making to leather work. Children take home everything they create.

🎤 Showcase performance
The week builds toward a live ukulele ensemble performance and artisan exhibition for families on Friday.

🌳 Park time
Daily outdoor play and games at the park, because summer camp should feel like summer!

Group Ukulele Sessions

Picking up the ukulele is effortless and easy with Minim. Children can look forward to our signature group ukulele sessions, where the joy of making music together takes centre stage.

Minim is highly experienced in teaching group ukulele classes across all skill levels. Children will be grouped according to beginning, intermediate, and advanced ukulele levels. Whether your child is strumming for the first time or already playing songs, they'll be learning alongside peers at their own pace.

Daily Private Piano Classes

Whether your child is already learning piano or completely new to the instrument, this camp is the perfect opportunity to immerse them in a nurturing environment alongside our experienced instructors.

If your child is already working on a song, they are welcome to bring it for practice and refinement. If they are completely new to the instrument, we look forward to opening the doors to the wonderful world of piano playing.

Every child receives a personal video recording of their piano progress, sent to families as a keepsake after camp.

The craft menu

Each week features four artisan crafts, selected from this menu. Every piece your child makes is displayed at Friday's exhibition and goes home with them.

Washi paper making
Handmade Japanese paper

Uchiwa fan painting
Traditional fans with summer motifs

Tie-dye (shibori)
Fold, twist, and dye tenugui (Japanese towels)

Leather craft
Stamp and stitch a leather accessory

Crochet / Amigurumi
Finger knitting or chain-stitch bracelets

Paper Clay Sculpting
Daruma, maneki-neko, mini food, or chopstick rests

Furishiki wrapping
Traditional Japanese cloth wrapping

Camp Registration form

Camp details

Camp Dates
Week 1: July 27 – 31
Week 2: August 3 – 7

Camp Hours
10:00 – 17:00

Ages
3-6, 7-10
(Toilet-trained children only)
Children above 11 years old and above may join the camp as assistants, at 30% off camp fee

Capacity
10-15 Children 

Location
Nishimachi International School 

Theme
Artisan - Ukulele, Piano and Craft

Showcase 
1630-1700 on the last day of camp

Lunch is not included. Catered lunch option available at additional cost
(details to be confirmed).

Please bring your own ukulele.
Ukulele rentals are also available at 5,000yen for the duration of the camp.

Camp fee: JPY 148,000 + tax
Siblings enjoy a 10% discount off camp fee from the 2nd child.

What Minim Artisan Summer Camp includes

• Daily group ukulele sessions
• Daily private one-on-one piano lesson
• 4 artisan craft workshops with all materials
• Brainstorm sessions and showcase preparation
• Outdoor park time
• Showcase performance and artisan exhibition
• Personal piano progress video sent to family
• Light snacks 
• Insurance for all participants

Spots are limited and fill up quickly - reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. If registrations go above 15 children per session, you will be placed on a waiting list.

Register now

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at contact@minim.family or reach out to us on LINE.

We cannot wait to see your child at Minim Artisan Summer Camp 2026! 🎵