PKSA Ann Arbor North
2025 Summer Karate Camp
FOR AGES 7-12 - 7 WEEKS TO CHOSE FROM!
35 Camper Spots per Week!
Before & After Care, Full Day, and Half Day Options Available!
Location: 5692 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
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Welcome!
About Our Camp & Martial Art
Our summer karate camp is a full day program, with half day camp options, that incorporates various martial arts skills and topics throughout the day in karate classes and games. Available to current students and new beginner students!
The martial art style the campers will learn is Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan.
Tang Soo Do is a Korean style that means "The Way of The Open Hand to Defend and Strike" and has roots in various styles of martial arts including those found in Okinawa, China, and Korea. Tang Soo Do emphasizes discipline, power, and high kicks. In our style, we also learn practical and effective self-defense, stranger awareness, self-confidence, martial arts based Korean, and some cool tricks.
All campers have opportunity to test for belt rank at the end of the summer camps.
CAMP DATES AND THEMES
7 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP!
Week 1
Summer Karate Boot Camp Week
June 23rd-June 27th
This week will be working on familiarizing campers to the routines and expectations of our karate summer camp with a focus on the basics, martial arts etiquette and routines, and a martial arts focus on basic actions.
Week 2
July 8th-July 12th
Self Defense Week
Focusing on self defense techniques and how to apply them. The campers will work on all of their partner work in curriculum classes but also extracurricular activities will work on adrenaline reactions and specific defensive scenarios. There will also be a focus on rolling and break falls to provide safe reactions to when falling or being taken down by a partner. This week will focus on partner work throughout the day in both martial arts aspects and games.
Week 3
July 14th-July 18th
Forms Week
This week the campers will be focusing on forms practice. Forms are a choreographed sequence of movements and techniques that are practiced to improve skills, balance, and fluidity. They can also be used for self-defense, physical fitness, competition, and personal development. Various activities will include reviewing old forms if a senior student, creating forms, using a form to perform self defense moves, and so much more!
Week 4
July 29th-August 2nd
Weapons Week
To control a weapon, a student (camper) must learn to control themselves. Campers and counselors will learn the basics and basic forms for various weapons as both traditional weapons and flash weapons. The weapons we will focus on will be bo staff, sword, kama, nunchaku, sai, and fan. Campers can learn or hone the forms in order to perform at a tournament in the future. Campers do not have to already own the weapons but are able to purchase their own after camp to continue practicing their weapon of choice.
Week 5
July 21-25th
Sparring Week
With sparring as the focus, campers will work on drills and games to enhance their sparring skills. Campers will learn how to do tournament sparring and endurance sparring. We will also focus on learning how to judge sparring. Many of our favorite sparring class games will be included. Campers do not have to own their own sets of sparring gear unless they are already a rank that requires it (orange belt or higher) - families of new campers can purchase sparring gear in the app for an additional fee. If a camper owns sparring gear, they should bring it all week!
Week 6
August 4th-August 8th
Belt Test Prep Week
This week our primary focus will be honing all of the skills and techniques the campers and students need to test for their next rank from beginner white belts through Black Belts preparing for Black Belt Recertification and Black Belt Candidates. Belt Testing is an additional cost. Discuss with Camp Directors for more information!
Below Black Belt Testing (Little Ninjas and Gups) -
August 8th 5-8pm
Black Belt Testing and Recertification - August 16th - Details TBD
Week 7
August 11th-August 15th
Ninja Warrior Week
This week the campers will be focusing on fun aspects of martial arts, including ninja obstacle courses, special types of basic moves, learning various gymnastic flips handstands and cartwheels, and so much more!
Black Belt students and candidates have the opportunity to review for their Black Belt Test or Recert this week as well to feel confident going into the big test day!
CAMP TUITION COST
2025 Summer Karate Camp
Full Day - Full Week of Camp
Member Fee: $250
Non-Member Fee: $300
Half Days - Full Week of Camp
Member Fee: $150
Non-Member Fee: $180
BEFORE CARE
$20
Not required but available for families that need extra time to drop off before work. Before Care is between 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM.
POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL FEES:
AFTER CARE
$30
Not required but available for families that need extra time to pick up campers after work. After Care is between 4 PM - 5 PM. Students may also wait around or participate during the evening classes if desired.
BELT TESTING
$55-$65
Our Summer Belt Testing for under black belt and Black Belt Recertification/Testing are last weeks of camp.
All campers have the opportunity to test for rank if they know all of the requirements and are ready! Current students that are a rank higher than white belt or Little Ninjas will still need to also fulfill the regular class attendance requirements with camp classes and evening classes to be eligible to test.
Discount Codes to Enter during Camper Registration
NON-MEMBER EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
10% off total for all 7 Weeks - DISCOUNT CODE: ALLCamp2025
For Campers that are attending all SEVEN weeks of camp and is registered and purchased before June 2ND -
Campers signed up for Weeks 1 & 2 through Ann Arbor Rec and Ed are able to use the Early Bird Discount for remaining weeks by June 28th!
NON-MEMBER HALF DAY WEEK OF CAMP
Half Days Camp Options-
AM 8:30-12:00pm
PM 1:00pm-4:00pm
DISCOUNT CODE: HalfDayWeekNonMember
ALL MEMBER DISCOUNTS - Email us for more information!
2025 Summer Karate Camp
CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE
Half Days Camp Options -
AM 8:30-12:00pm
PM 1:00pm-4:00pm
Full Day of Camp Hours - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Additional Fee if desired early drop off - $20 per day and $75 for a whole week.
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Campers can be dropped off and get settled in at camp for the day. Low energy activities available.
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Starting the day off right by doing some exercises and stretches to get our bodies moving and ready for the activities of the day.
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Monday Wednesday Friday - Theme Class
Tuesday Thursday - Curriculum Class
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Campers must bring two snacks to fuel them throughout the day.
Social Games will be to get to know each other and form strong connections and friendships.
Karate Chats will be on various topics that are martial arts focused.
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Fun games that are to promote martial arts skills in a fun way. Some to go with the theme and some for fun.
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Campers will need to bring a lunch. Down time activities may include watching old school martial arts movies (that are kid appropriate), reading time, coloring, and various other calming activities.
Morning Half Day Camp - Pick Up by 12 PM
Afternoon Half Day Camp - Drop off 1:00-1:30 PM
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Fun games that are to promote martial arts skills in a fun way. Some to go with the theme and some for fun.
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Campers must bring two snacks to help fuel them through out the day.
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Monday Wednesday Friday - Curriculum Class
Tuesday Thursday - Theme Class
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Cleaning up from a full day of camp to get the building reset for evening classes. All campers and counselors will help to ensure we are keeping our building up to standard cleanliness after a long day of camp.
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Campers will be picked up by adults unless hanging out during after care.
After Care Additional Fee if desired - $30 per child for 1 day and $100 for after care for the whole week. After care will consist of various down time activities that campers can choose from. Campers that are signed up for after care are able to stay through to evening classes.
A backpack or duffle containing:
A bagged lunch and 2 snacks *
(Please no nut products)
A bottle of water
Sun screen and bug repellant
Play or street clothes
1 extra outfit for mishaps
Hoodie or jacket
Karate uniform (if camper has one) not required during camp
Sneakers
Pillow, blanket, stuffy, books, and/or quiet activities for down time at lunch
LABEL ALL CAMPERS BELONGINGS!!
*We have a microwave available for campers to warm up a lunch if necessary.
We have sparring gear that can be borrowed for Sparring Week!
WHAT TO BRING
2025 Summer Karate Camp
FAQs
Got Questions?
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No! This camp is open to all students but also anyone interested in trying karate over the summer. All campers have the opportunity to test for rank if they attend most of the 5 weeks of camp.
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No, campers are not required to have or wear their uniform. They may if they would like to during karate classes. Any camper that will test and continue training after karate camp is done will be required to get a uniform before their first belt test.
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$20 for before care and $30 for after care per day.
This will be an additional charge completed before the beginning of the week it is for.
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We encourage anyone interested to come! We can work with your camper to see where their equivalent rank would be at our school for them to learn more. We would do an evaluation by a camp director or program leader.
REGISTER TODAY!!
Spots are filling up!
Interested in our Counselor Program?
Counselor Opportunities
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Jr. Counselor in Training
Being mentored to become a Jr. Counselor by learning to support other campers in their group.
-No Age Requirement
-STORM Members or those who aspire to be on STORM Team
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Jr. Counselor
A Junior Counselor will provide guidance and support to a small group of campers that have 2-4 children per group.
Jr. Counselors will support their campers to understand the karate material, game rules, and dojang rules and etiquette while also supporting their safety and positive well-being at camp. This counselor may support running and planning camp activities.
-Age Requirement: 13+
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Sr. Counselor in Training
This counselor position is a Jr. Counselor who is being mentored to become a Sr. Counselor by the Directors, Program Leaders, and a specific Sr. Counselor mentor. Sr. counselors in training will provide guidance and support to a small group of campers that have 2-4 children per group while learning how to manage both jr. counselors and larger groups of campers. This counselor may support running and planning camp activities.
-Age Requirement: 14+
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Sr. Counselor
Senior counselors provide guidance and support to 3-4 groups of Jr. counselors and their campers. They help facilitate activities and assess their groups needs. Sr. Counselors support running and planning multiple camp activities.
-Age Requirement: 15+
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Program Leaders
Responsible for the care, safety, protection and supervision of the camp environments, counselors and campers. The planning, preparation and organization of daily activities and site (set-up / clean-up) as well as minor administrative duties of camp. They may also communicate with parents and guardians about any concerns or progress.
Paid position - Age Requirement: 18+
-Required to complete safe sport, concussion awareness program, and background check. First Aid and CPR certified preferred
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Camp Directors
Responsible for the care, safety, protection and supervision of the camp environments, staff and participants. The planning, preparation and overseeing the organization of daily activities and site. Responsible for all administrative duties of camp. Directors are the final decision makers on camp safety and activity planning. They are the primary communicator with parents and guardians about any concerns or progress.
-Completed safe sport, concussion awareness program, and background checks. First Aid and CPR Certified.
