2024 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION WILL OPENED AT 10 AM ON FEBRUARY 1ST.
2024 SUMMER CAMPS
Are you looking for an exciting challenge this summer? Experience the power of Karate Training at Emerald City Karate’s thrilling-themed summer camps in Seattle!
No experience in Martial Arts before? No Problem!
Our camps are designed to be fun and educational for children at every level of experience from beginners to advanced. Each camp will feature pulse-pounding Martial Arts techniques as well as exciting weekly themes from secret agents to ninjas. Each week-long camp will have games, activities, and crafts coordinated with the theme as well as NERF Blaster games, Foam Sword Battles, and opportunities to play at the park. Our campers will also get a chance to live it up on our amazing field trips which include a trip to Family Fun Center and Round 1!
- All camps are for campers ages 6.5 and older. (Entering 1st grade in Fall 2024)
- All camps run between 9 AM – 4 PM on Mondays through Fridays.
- All transportation and field trip fees are included in the price of the camp at no additional cost!
- Join our camps and you’ll also receive an Emerald City Karate T-shirt for FREE!
- No Experience Needed! You’ll have a blast even if you’ve never trained a day in the martial arts!
- The themed games in every camp teach life skills like Teamwork, Focus, Control, Honesty, and Respect.
- Every camp features NERF Blaster excitement in a Safe and Responsible environment. Participants are required to wear our provided Safety Glasses during these activities.
- Our campers will also get a chance to live it up on our amazing field trips which include a trip to Family Fun Center and Round 1.
2024 Summer Camp Dates, Themes, Field Trip Locations
Unleash your inner spy at our action-packed Secret Agent Summer Camp – Thrills await!
Are you ready for your mission? Join us in our Secret Agent summer camp as we aim to save the planet from nefarious villains. This martial arts camp, themed around secret agents, promises to be the highlight of your child’s summer. Participants will engage in combat rolls, navigate laser grids, master the art of disguise, decode messages, practice disarming techniques, and engage in an epic NERF gun battle. Learn how to dust for fingerprints and catch criminals in action.
Camp Schedule:
- Every Day: Short walking trip to Alice Ball Park (Next to the Greenwood Library). Weather permitting.
- We often take a trip to the local park to play a game out on the grass.
- Tuesday: Movie Day at the dojo.
- We’ll hold our Dojo Movie Day on Tuesday which we display a movie via projector on our large screen. Free popcorn will be provided to our campers. We also have a small snack and drink bar at the front desk. Every item is $1. This is a fun way to up the movie theater atmosphere.
- Thursday: Field trip to Family Fun Center.
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Family Fun Center (Tukwila, WA): https://www.fun-center.com/
tukwila/ Our trip to the Family Fun Center is going to be epic! From Go Karts to Laser Tag, Carnival Rides, Mini Golf, Billards, Batting Cages, Bumper Cars, Obstacle Courses, and Arcades, we’re gonna have an amazing time. Don’t miss out!- If the COVID environment at that time isn’t ideal or the field trip location is closed, we may instead opt for our ‘Dojo Family Fun Center’ which we prepare at the dojo. This includes laser tag, video games, a bouncy house, karaoke, and a ninja obstacle course. It’s a non-stop excitement in a controlled environment!
- *If your child is under 8 years old or is shorter than four feet nine inches, your child needs a booster seat. Please bring it on Thursday.
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Get ready to join a league of legendary heroes!
Our action-packed camp is an immersive adventure where you become a hero, combating cosmic threats and mastering incredible abilities. Dive into a world of crafts, games, and thrilling challenges inspired by legendary heroes. Discover your powers alongside fellow adventurers, train in martial arts as well as dodgeball, NERF wars, and foam sword battles. Unleash your inner hero with Emerald City Karate’s ultimate superhero camp – an experience you won’t forget!
Camp Schedule:
- Every Day: Short walking trip to Alice Ball Park (Next to the Greenwood Library). Weather permitting.
- We often take a trip to the local park to play a game out on the grass.
- Tuesday: Movie Day at the dojo.
- We’ll hold our Dojo Movie Day on Tuesday which we display a movie via projector on our large screen. Free popcorn will be provided to our campers. We also have a small snack and drink bar at the front desk. Every item is $1. This is a fun way to up the movie theater atmosphere.
- Thursday: Field trip to Round 1.
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Round 1 (Tukwila, WA):Round 1 is a premium entertainment center that features the latest high-tech video game experiences in an ‘all-you-can-play environment’ as well as classics like bowling and billiards. We’ll also have a chance to sing our hearts out in the Karaoke rooms!
- If the COVID environment at that time isn’t ideal or the field trip location is closed, we may instead opt for our ‘Dojo Family Fun Center’ which we prepare at the dojo. This includes laser tag, video games, a bouncy house, karaoke, and a ninja obstacle course. It’s a non-stop excitement in a controlled environment!
- *If your child is under 8 years old or is shorter than four feet nine inches, your child needs a booster seat. Please bring it on Thursday.
- *Socks are required for field trips to Round 1. Campers need socks to rent bowling shoes. Please have campers wear socks on Thursday.
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May the Force be with you as the war between the Jedi and the Sith rages across the galaxy!
Embark on an intergalactic adventure at our thrilling space-themed summer camp! Discover the secrets of ancient warriors and master the skills of guardians of the galaxy. Craft your own cosmic sabers for epic duels, engage in Jedi-inspired activities, and create stellar crafts that defy the limits of imagination. Prepare for an unforgettable journey through martial arts and Jedi training, culminating in an awards ceremony celebrating your cosmic triumphs. Don’t miss this chance to bring your fellow Padawans and experience a summer filled with cosmic wonders!
Camp Schedule:
- Every Day: Short walking trip to Alice Ball Park (Next to the Greenwood Library). Weather permitting.
- We often take a trip to the local park to play a game out on the grass.
- Tuesday: Movie Day at the dojo.
- We’ll hold our Dojo Movie Day on Tuesday which we display a movie via projector on our large screen. Free popcorn will be provided to our campers. We also have a small snack and drink bar at the front desk. Every item is $1. This is a fun way to up the movie theater atmosphere.
- Thursday: Field trip to Family Fun Center.
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Family Fun Center (Tukwila, WA): https://www.fun-center.com/
tukwila/ Our trip to the Family Fun Center is going to be epic! From Go Karts to Laser Tag, Carnival Rides, Mini Golf, Billards, Batting Cages, Bumper Cars, Obstacle Courses, and Arcades, we’re gonna have an amazing time. Don’t miss out!- If the COVID environment at that time isn’t ideal or the field trip location is closed, we may instead opt for our ‘Dojo Family Fun Center’ which we prepare at the dojo. This includes laser tag, video games, a bouncy house, karaoke, and a ninja obstacle course. It’s a non-stop excitement in a controlled environment!
- *If your child is under 8 years old or is shorter than four feet nine inches, your child needs a booster seat. Please bring it on Thursday.
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Expelliarmus! You’re sure to be spellbound at our Hogwarts School of Magic! Calling all wizards and spell casting wanderers! Join us for an adventure-filled week at Hogwarts School of Magic. Expelliarmus! What House will the Sorting Hat place you in? Unlock your potential and discover the answers waiting for you inside the wondrous world of Harry Potter. Featuring: Quidditch matches, Wand Battles, Nerf Gun Wars, Magic Potions, “Defense Against the Dark Arts” self-defense techniques, “Transfiguration” Arts & Crafts, and more! We’ll finish up the camp by presenting certificates of completion during our Awards Ceremony showcasing the various merits of our campers.
Camp Schedule:
- Every Day: Short walking trip to Alice Ball Park (Next to the Greenwood Library). Weather permitting.
- We often take a trip to the local park to play a game out on the grass.
- Tuesday: Movie Day at the dojo.
- We’ll hold our Dojo Movie Day on Tuesday which we display a movie via projector on our large screen. Free popcorn will be provided to our campers. We also have a small snack and drink bar at the front desk. Every item is $1. This is a fun way to up the movie theater atmosphere.
- Thursday: Field trip to Round 1.
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Round 1 (Tukwila, WA):Round 1 is a premium entertainment center that features the latest high-tech video game experiences in an ‘all-you-can-play environment’ as well as classics like bowling and billiards. We’ll also have a chance to sing our hearts out in the Karaoke rooms!
- If the COVID environment at that time isn’t ideal or the field trip location is closed, we may instead opt for our ‘Dojo Family Fun Center’ which we prepare at the dojo. This includes laser tag, video games, a bouncy house, karaoke, and a ninja obstacle course. It’s a non-stop excitement in a controlled environment!
- *If your child is under 8 years old or is shorter than four feet nine inches, your child needs a booster seat. Please bring it on Thursday.
- *Socks are required for field trips to Round 1. Campers need socks to rent bowling shoes. Please have campers wear socks on Thursday.
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Become a Shadow Warrior and learn the skills of the Ancient Ninja!
Learn the secrets of Japan’s ancient warriors as we study both the facts and fiction about the legendary Ninja with exciting ninjitsu-themed games. We’ll make ninja-themed arts and crafts, learn skills with foam Nunchaku, have Nerf battles, take field trips in the Emerald City Karate van, and more. We’ll finish off each camp with an Awards ceremony highlighting some of the awesome things the kids did at camp! Don’t let your chance to be a shadow warrior vanish without a trace.
Camp Schedule:
- Every Day: Short walking trip to Alice Ball Park (Next to the Greenwood Library). Weather permitting.
- We often take a trip to the local park to play a game out on the grass.
- Tuesday: Movie Day at the dojo.
- We’ll hold our Dojo Movie Day on Tuesday which we display a movie via projector on our large screen. Free popcorn will be provided to our campers. We also have a small snack and drink bar at the front desk. Every item is $1. This is a fun way to up the movie theater atmosphere.
- Thursday: Field trip to Family Fun Center.
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Family Fun Center (Tukwila, WA): https://www.fun-center.com/
tukwila/ Our trip to the Family Fun Center is going to be epic! From Go Karts to Laser Tag, Carnival Rides, Mini Golf, Billards, Batting Cages, Bumper Cars, Obstacle Courses, and Arcades, we’re gonna have an amazing time. Don’t miss out!- If the COVID environment at that time isn’t ideal or the field trip location is closed, we may instead opt for our ‘Dojo Family Fun Center’ which we prepare at the dojo. This includes laser tag, video games, a bouncy house, karaoke, and a ninja obstacle course. It’s a non-stop excitement in a controlled environment!
- *If your child is under 8 years old or is shorter than four feet nine inches, your child needs a booster seat. Please bring it on Thursday.
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Summer camp rates
Active ECK Students
- This rate is only applicable to active members of Emerald City Karate, including Little Dragons, Youth, Teens and Adults, and Afterschool programs.
- *Please note that the two-week trial membership does not qualify as active membership.
- If you’re enrolling two or more children for the same camp week as the first child, additional siblings will receive a 10% sibling discount.
NON-Refundable Deposit
- All summer camps require a $50 non-refundable deposit to secure a spot.
- The non-refundable deposit is included in the weekly rate listed above.
- Please note that this fee will not be refunded in the event of registration cancellation, applying to every camper.
Non-refundable deposit |
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| $50 |
Q&A for summer camp fees
Situation 1: All of my children are ECK-active students:
All your children will qualify for our ECK active student rate. The rate for your 1st child will be full price, while their siblings will receive the ECK active student additional siblings rate.
Situation 2: One ECK active student and One NON-ECK active student
If one of your children is an active ECK student, they will receive our active student rate. However, if your other child, who will be a camper, is not an active student at Emerald City Karate, their 10% discount will be applied to the non-ECK Student Camp Rate.
Situation 3: All of my children are NON-ECK students
If none of your children are active students at Emerald City Karate then you would qualify for our regular camp rates. Be sure to take advantage of our Early Bird Special to get the best savings!
NON-ECK Students
- This rate is for campers who are not students at Emerald City Karate.
- We’re offering early bird special discounts for non-ECK students. Sign up by 2/15/2024 to avail of the early bird special discounts! Unfortunately, if you sign up on 2/16/2024 or later, you won’t receive the early bird special discounts.
- If you sign up for an Emerald City Karate membership before you register for our summer camps, you will be able to receive our ECK active student discount.
- If you’re enrolling two or more children for the same camp week as the first child, additional siblings will receive a 10% sibling discount.
| Active ECK Students | 1st child – $320 per week | Additional Siblings: $288 per week |
| Non-ECK Students – Sign up by 2/15 | 1st child – $350 per week | Additional Siblings: $315 per week |
| Non-ECK Students – Sign after 2/15 | 1st child – $370 per week | Additional Siblings: $333 per week |
More Information About our Camps
*Each camper is provided a personal cube space to stow their belongings.
*Please make sure to label all your belongings.
*ECK Staff does not provide food and we are not liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged items during camp.
Food & Drink:
- Healthy lunch
- Two snacks (Morning and Afternoon snacks
We set aside two 15 to 20-minute breaks during the camp for our campers to rest and eat the snacks they bring from home.
- A Water bottle
CLOTHING & SHOES
- Weather-appropriate play clothes. Recommended: Shorts or pants.
- Closed-toe, comfortable walking shoes.
- Socks are required for field trips to Round 1. Campers need socks to rent bowling shoes.
- Dojo T-shirts will be provided and worn for field trips.
During field trips, campers must wear their dojo T-shirts for easy identification. We cannot lend T-shirts due to health guidelines. If a camper forgets their T-shirt, they will need to purchase a new one for $15.
OTHER ITEMS
- Sunscreen
Please provide enough sunscreen for your child for the entire week.
- Facemask (Optional)
- Backpack
To carry all camper belongings.
- NERF Blaster
Darts are provided at the dojo, so please DO NOT BRING your own.
*If your home prohibits NERF blasters, please inform us, as we have a limited supply for borrowing.
- Booster Seat
Required if your child is under 8 years old or shorter than four feet nine inches. Please bring it on Thursday.
- Drop-off time is between 8:45 AM – 9 AM and Pick-Up time is between 3:45 PM – 4 PM.
- Leaving early? or Arriving late? – Please notify our staff by calling the phone number (206) 437-3932 or emailing to emeraldcitykarate@gmail.com
- It is the responsibility of parents to notify Emerald City Karate when a child will not be in attendance for the day or a part of the day. Please contact us at emeraldcitykarate@gmail.com or 206.437.3932
- Unfortunately, there are no refunds for days or weeks that campers cannot attend. A friend cannot replace an absent student; all students must be registered to participate.
CAMP CODE:
- Respect the surrounding environment and the dojo by following the rules at all times.
- Respect counselors and all others both with our group and people we meet along the way.
- Respect yourself.
- Have fun!
SAFETY POLICY:
- The safety of our campers is our highest priority. Our counselors work very hard to maintain an environment where campers can participate in activities safely.
- Occasionally campers may experience a minor injury while participating in activities. This is rare but when it happens our counselor uses their first aid knowledge to take care of the student. Our first aid kits are easily accessible to all counselors and ECK staff.
- In the unlikely event of a serious injury, our staff & counselor will immediately call 9-1-1 as well as notify a parent or guardian. In the event of a natural or other disaster, students will remain under the direct care and supervision of ECK staff until an authorized individual can check them out.
- Minor behavior problems are handled on the spot. Interventions may include verbal reminders, requesting an apology, etc. Repeated minor offenses will result in more formal disciplinary actions, such as contacting the parent or guardian or requesting a conference.
- Parents will be notified if major behavior problems occur. Larger issues that may lead to the short-term suspension include physical endangerment of others or self, property damage, or theft.
- If students are found with illegal objects or substances (for instance, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or weapons), they will be suspended and immediately removed from our summer camps.
- Payments are refundable if written notice of cancellation is received by Emerald City Karate’s office at least 14 days before the start of the camp(s) your child was scheduled to attend. $50 of the Non-refundable deposit WILL NOT be refunded.
- No fee reductions will be made for late arrivals or early departures. It is understood that in the case of homesickness, dismissal, student suspension, or voluntary withdrawal, there is no refund of fees. If it is deemed advisable to send a camper home for medical or other reasons, a prorated portion of the camp fees may be refunded at Emerald City Karate’s Discretion.
- Campers in our summer camps will venture out on a variety of supervised off-site field trips throughout the week. We will travel for these field trips by either walking or taking the Emerald City Karate Van. Many field trips and transportation arrangements are time-sensitive so please make sure your camper arrives on time each day.
Please read before registering
- Please read the rules and details outlined on this summer camp page of our website before registering.
- Review all the camp details, including schedules, activities, and age requirements, available on the summer camp page of our website.
- Read through the camp policies, including cancellation policies, refund terms, and any specific guidelines, to ensure a smooth camp experience.
- Pay attention to the items required to bring for the camp, listed on the website, and ensure your child comes prepared.
- Check the deadlines for registration and payment, ensuring you secure your child’s spot on time.
- Familiarize yourself with any specific rules or instructions related to field trips or off-site activities, including dress codes or additional items needed.
- Ensure you understand the pricing structure, discounts, and any applicable fees for the camp.
Online registration
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION:
- Please complete all the necessary information online, including medical details, and select the appropriate summer camp fee for your child(ren).
- We’ll reach out if any required information is missing or if an incorrect camp fee is selected. Failure to respond promptly may result in losing your spot.
WAITLIST
HOW TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST:
If the camp you were planning to sign up for is full, please email us at emeraldcitykarate@gmail.com with the following information:
- Participant’s first & last name
- Participant’s age
- Parent’s name
- Which week of camp(s)
Unfortunately, we cannot accept waitlist requests in person or over the phone, as we require written confirmation via email.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For communications to campers and staff, parents may call the Emerald City Karate (206) 437-3932.
We have 8 designated parking spots next to our school in our parking lot. Please feel free to use the parking spots to drop off and pick up your child or the ample street and neighborhood parking. Our school is located at 84th St. & Greenwood Ave N just north of the post office. Emerald City Karate is easily accessible by using I-5, Highway 99, Greenwood Ave, 85th street, and 15th Ave NW.
Our Tax ID number is 81-4137475
“I first started training under Sensei Tobey in 2008. When I first started my training I was a pack-a-day smoker. I had tried to quit smoking many times but had failed. I promised Sensei I’d quit before my black belt test. I no longer smoke, and I believe that my training in Shudokan Karate under Sensei Tobey gave me the mental discipline that I needed to quit.”
-Thom E – Adult Karate Program
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“My 7-year old son and I have been going to Emerald City Karate for several years now. We have had a great time and always look forward to our family/youth class. As well as teaching about karate and Japanese culture and language, Sensei Tobey provides great lessons on how to work hard and patiently to succeed in anything. It’s also a great way to get mid-week exercise!”
Alan H – Youth & Family Program
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“Sensei Tobey is my son’s Karate teacher (we’re in the 4 to 6-year-old class). As a teacher of small children, I find him to be a wonderful combination of patience, discipline, and fun. He is very passionate about teaching Karate and it shows. He relates to the kids very well and can teach boys and girls equally, not only the physical skills of Karate but mental focus skills as well. It’s been a great experience for my son and I highly recommend Sensei Tobey and Emerald City Karate to anyone looking to enroll their child in a martial arts class. “
Yvette H (Karate Mom)
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Before joining Emerald City Karate I had no experience playing sports or participating in exercise programs because I didn’t like physical activities. So I didn’t expect I would be able to keep training for more than a month or so. But I found it to be fun immediately. The karate class has a variety of different subjects that keep students from being bored. Also, Sensei Tobey knows how to encourage students and allows them to have fun while feeling good about themselves. He likes telling jokes and making students laugh but his passion for teaching karate is always distinctive and serious. Because of his encouragement, I have kept training for a long time and even now I am training in Japan! Karate has taught me the joy of exercise and improved my concentration and it continues to teach many students to practice better manners and etiquette.
It is my pleasure to recommend Emerald City Karate for your exercise and experience in martial arts.
-Kaoru M: Adult Karate Program
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“I cannot say enough good things about the programs offered at Emerald City Karate. If you have children, this dojo (school) is a wonderful environment for them to learn traditional Japanese martial arts, self-discipline, and to have a great time!”
-Samantha: Karate mom
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