This winter, nurture your child's curiosity
Laurus Winter Camp is more than a chance to experience English. It is a programme where children discover the joy of inquiry through STEAM education, in an all-English environment.
Each day brings a new theme, with hands-on science experiments, art and craft, music and winter traditions. Guided by caring native English-speaking teachers, children enjoy themselves while picking up English naturally.
Each day, children receive an original picture book with audio, created to match that day's theme. They can keep enjoying it long after camp ends.
Programme Highlights
STEAM Winter Camp
~ Five days, five great minds ~
This winter, children step into the world of great scientists and inventors who made history. Through experiments, making and exciting discoveries, they explore the wonders of force and motion with Newton, observation with Galileo, invention with Da Vinci, animals with Darwin, and space and light with Einstein. A programme where learning comes alive through play and curiosity.
What Is a Winter Camp?
A "winter camp" usually means a short programme during the winter holidays where children take part in group activities. In Japan, some winter camps for school-age children are residential.
Laurus Winter Camp is a five-day day camp: children come from home each day. It is a fully English environment where they enjoy STEAM activities and learning built around a daily theme. They express themselves in English through art and craft, carry out science experiments, and receive an original Laurus picture book on that day's theme for every day they attend.
Three Programmes by Age
Laurus offers three winter programmes, each designed for a different age group and purpose.
| Winter Camp | Winter School | Winter Programme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages | 1.5–6 | Ages 6–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Dates (2026) | 21–25 Dec | 14–18 Dec | 14–18 Dec |
| Booking unit | From 1 day | 1 week | 5 days |
| Content | Play, science, art & craft | Inquiry-based STEAM, experiments & field trips | University-level STEAM, research & certificate |
What is the difference between Winter Camp and Winter School?
"Camp" and "school" are sometimes used to mean the same thing, but at Laurus they are for different age groups.
Winter Camp is an activity-based programme centred on hands-on experiences, making friends and play. Children can join for one to five days, and it is for children aged 1.5–6 who are not yet in primary school.
Winter School is a programme of inquiry-based STEAM learning that combines lectures, activities and field trips. It runs by the week and is for primary school children (ages 6–11).
Both are day programmes, with no overnight stays.
Why Families Choose Laurus Winter Camp
Authentic English × STEAM education for young children
Authentic STEAM Education
Japan's only science-focused international school. Based on the Cambridge International curriculum, children discover the joy of learning by exploring with their own hands.
An All-English Environment
A fully English environment led by native English-speaking teachers. With support from bilingual staff, even our youngest children feel safe and settled.
A Day Camp Close to Home
No overnight stays and no long journeys. Choose from 7 campuses in Tokyo and Kanagawa, so your child spends their time on experiences, not on travel.
Flexible Scheduling
Join for just one day or all five. Choose what suits your child's pace and your family's plans.
From Age 1.5
A programme designed for preschool and kindergarten children. Through play, they naturally engage with English and STEAM thinking.
Experienced Teachers
Native English-speaking teachers with early-years expertise work alongside qualified childcare staff to support every child. Small groups mean every child gets the attention they need.
7 Campuses in Tokyo & Kanagawa
Our campuses are in Minato, Chuo, Meguro and Bunkyo wards, and in Kawasaki. Choose the one that best suits where you live and your daily routine.
Past Themes
A new theme every year. Tap to see more.
2026Five Great Minds
Newton, Galileo, Da Vinci, Darwin and Einstein: five days, five ways of seeing the world.
2025The Science of Fairy Tales
Into the story: story-based crafts, teddy bears made from hand towels, finger puppets and homemade ramune sweets.
2024Galactic Adventure
Children remotely drove YAOKI, the lunar rover developed by Dymon Co., Ltd. and selected for NASA's Artemis programme.
2023Elements of Matter
One element that shapes our planet each day, and the science behind it.
2021Christmas STEAM Wonderland
A winter cooking kit created with cake designer Sachika Ota.
2019Santa's Workshop
A puppet built over five days that children take home and bring to life themselves.
What Parents Say
From parents whose children joined our winter programmes
"The crafts were made carefully, taking plenty of time, and were full of the children's own creativity. Above all, having their homeroom teacher there meant my child felt very safe and settled."
"My child made all sorts of things every day and looked like they were having a great time. Making ramune sweets was their favourite. It was our first camp and we're very happy with it."
"My child is a current Laurus student, and was happy to have fun playing with children from outside the school too. Now they even put on puppet shows before bed with the finger puppet they received."
"We joined from outside Laurus, and my child seemed to have a great time. They say they love both their usual school and Laurus."
"My child really enjoyed this year's Fairy Tales theme. Every day they came home and happily showed us their crafts and picture book."
"With fun crafts and a book to take home, my child enjoyed every single day. Thank you to everyone who organised it."
How to Apply
Four simple steps
Key Dates for Winter Camp 2026
Fees (incl. tax)
Attend 3 days or more for a lower daily rate.
| Category | Course | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days Save | 4 days Save | 5 days Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current students Laurus students / Tenshi Kindergarten after-school students / KA & KA Plus! students | 5 hours (9:00–14:00) | ¥12,000 | ¥24,000 | ¥34,000 | ¥46,000 | ¥57,000 |
| Full day (8:30–18:00) | ¥16,000 | ¥32,000 | ¥46,000 | ¥60,000 | ¥75,000 | |
| External students All other children | 5 hours (9:00–14:00) | ¥13,000 | ¥25,000 | ¥35,000 | ¥48,000 | ¥60,000 |
| Full day (8:30–18:00) | ¥17,000 | ¥34,000 | ¥48,000 | ¥63,000 | ¥79,000 |
One-time enrolment fee: ¥6,000. If siblings apply for a seasonal camp at the same time, the fee is charged only once per family. For seasonal schools and programmes, the enrolment fee applies to each sibling.
