The Camp / Super Grom Japan

The Super Grom Camp is a 4 week program based in Niseko, Japan and run in conjunction with the Super Camp.  Perfect for 12-14 year old boys and girls who are ready to step it up and take their skills to the next level. Our Super Groms also have a house leader who is dedicated to ensuring our groms are comfortable, relaxed and enjoying their time.

The Super Grom Camp helps develop the basic fundamentals of young skiers and snowboarders, while allowing them to learn freestyle skills in a safe and structured environment. The Super Groms will benefit from our camp structure, extra support, and some of the best coaching available!

Niseko is home to the best powder snow on the planet, and this program will give Groms a chance to experience freshies day after day, on a variety of terrain including backcountry... and lets not forget the time in the park!  All tricks are taught on booters made specifically for first timers (with soft powder landings) – and they will be encouraged and supported every step of the way by our dedicated coaches.  Their skiing and riding will improve out of sight!  

The program is worked in alongside the Super Camp, but we are careful not to ‘burn out’ our younger campers. With a balance of time on snow, as well as video analysis and off snow activities we make sure they are rested, comfortable and confident every step of the way.

INCLUSIONS:
Accommodation
2 hearty meals per day plus snacks
Airport Transfers to/from Sapporo International Airport (New Chitose)*
All lift passes
Coaching from our live-in coaches and special guests
Dedicated Super Grom House Leader
Activities
Transport to/from all resorts and activities
Rusutsu and Chisenupuri day trips
Night skiing/boarding
Personal short and long term goal setting and review sessions
Video training and analysis
Feature packaged end-of-camp DVD

Moiwa Lodge

Moiwa Lodge is located right on the slopes of Niseko-Moiwa. The ski-in/ski-out access is the envy of other accommodations in the Niseko area. Having your breakfast overlooking the slopes of Niseko will be all the motivation you need to get the first tracks of the day!

Moiwa Lodge is a traditional large Japanese ski lodge, with 4 stories of facilities, including: dinning hall, ski room, drying room, TV and DVD in each room, large communal area and wireless internet. There's plenty of space to relax, hang out and unwind at the end of the day.

The lodge has many of the mod-cons, but still has the cool Japanese feel that you come to Japan for. During your stay at Moiwa Lodge you will stay in separate male/female bunk accommodation. Each room has its own TV, DVD and mini fridge.

Moiwa Lodge provides a fantastic base to explore the area. Roll out of bed, put your gear on, and you have powder out the door. There is no better place to experience all that a Japanese winter has to offer ... endless snow, fantastic terrain, great food and amazing people.

Moiwa Lodge's friendly and fun environment is unparalleled in any other camp. We want to make sure you have a great time in an awesome environment - you'll love it!

Nick Franklin-Jones - Program Director

For the last 5 years Nick has shined in his role as Program Director. Nick’s experience speaks for itself, 23 years of skiing and 15 years of professional Instructing/Coaching.

He holds certificates from APSI, ISIA, SSA, Freestyle Level 1 and the Canadian Avalanche Association. He is currently the K2 Australian ski representative and Team Manager and spends his weekends as Head Freeride coach for Mt Buller’s successful TBR program. His dedication and experience to providing high quality programs will guarantee that every moment is a memorable one.

Programs: All

We understand that the decision to send your child away overseas can be a difficult and nerve racking experience. Therefore we have compiled some information that may assist you in making the choice. We are confident that you will enjoy your child’s experience away as much as they will. The stories they will come home with, the personal development they will undergo, and the unique travel experience available on the Super Camp, will make for one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives.

Safety

The safety and well being of your child is The Camp’s number one concern. We have a very high staff to camper ratio for this very reason. In the event of an accident, the meticulous English speaking Niseko ski patrol are there to deal with any incident. Any major accidents are referred by ski patrol to the local hospital at Kutchan or any of Hokkaido’s first class medical facilities. In addition, program staff have completed and hold current First Aid Certificates and are equipped to deal with unexpected situations. Camp staff are well versed in our medical response plan, which has been developed through close consultation with experts in the field. In the event of an emergency, parents or family will be contacted immediately by a member of The Camp staff.

Helmet Policy
For the safety of all campers, it is a requirement that a helmet is worn at all times whilst riding on any of our programs.

Supervision

The Camp takes the safety, supervision and well-being of its participants very seriously. The careful and responsible supervision of all campers is a key component in ensuring everyone remains well looked after for their entire stay. Although Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, kids can still get up to mischief. The Camp have implemented many policies and measures to ensure that all campers enjoy a safe and incident free environment. We are in the unique and enviable position to be able to house all camp staff and campers in the same lodge, giving unprecedented security and leadership, but also providing campers with ideal role models, support and guidance. It also allows us to maintain close but unimposing supervision.

Camp staff have current first aid certifications, undergo police checks, and arrive weeks before campers to complete staff training programs. All camp activities are supervised, and our child protection policy and camp operating procedures have been designed through consultation with professionals in their field.

Housing/Food

The Super Camp offers a unique warm and relaxed environment for campers while they are away. This ensures that campers are in a safe environment and are as comfortable as they would be in their own homes. We make sure everyone has a great time and keeps out of mischief!Our accommodation is original in the way that all our staff, coaches and campers live together in the lodge while they are away. This is not only fantastic for providing campers with unimposing supervision but also for forming bonds and friendships among the staff, coaches and campers. The coaches and staff prove to be great role models and friends for those under 18.

The Super Camp caters for vegetarians and any food allergies. All our meals are prepared daily and ensure that campers are eating the right amounts of healthy and nutritious food to keep their energy levels up and get the most out of their days.

Campers treat their rooms as if it were their own. This means they are also expected to clean up after themselves! While most campers are initially shocked to hear this, we find that after the first week or so they are cleaning their bedrooms better that you can believe! We don’t provide daily chores for campers but instead expect them to clean up after themselves and pull their own weight. When you are living with so many people it becomes noticeable who does not pull their weight and that is soon rectified! It is also amazing how fast the threat of “no snow until bedrooms are cleaned” really works!

Contact with home

Staying in touch with home is very easy from Japan. An easy and cost effective way to keep in touch is via email or Skype. Each camper has internet access, and can check and send messages whenever they please. Skype is a relatively inexpensive way to phone home (approx 9c per minute). If you have a Skype account yourself then it is free. Incoming calls are also easy for the Super Camp as the lodge has an English-speaking receptionist. The numbers of the lodge will be provided to you before your child departs for Japan.

For urgent matters, you can always email The Camp staff on info@thecamp.net. This is checked 4-5 times a day during the Super Camp, or alternatively, you can call any of Super Camp staff mobile phone numbers - These numbers will be published on the web site before the commencement of the Super Camp. The best thing about Japan is that there is only 1-2 hours difference between Australian time and Japan time.

Web site

The Camp’s web site is the best way to keep in touch with what happens each day on the Super Camp. Every day, www.thecamp.net is updated with news, journals, videos and photos from the day. We highly recommend that each parent and friend log on daily! It has been a big hit in the past. We were the first camp in the world to provide daily updates, photos, videos and journals for its entire duration and continue to be the best at brining it to you.

Goal Setting

Our staff understand the need for direction in the development of our campers’ skills. A fundamental part of this process is the implementation of goals, and their regular review. At the start of our Super Camp, coaches sit down with each camper to develop both short and long term goals, helping to establish what each camper wants to achieve from their time with us. The short term goals are reviewed with coaches regularly, to help ensure that campers are on track to achieving their long term goals. This also allows coaches to structure the lesson plans with these goals in mind. We will send all campers a goal setting questionnaire before they depart for Japan. These are to be completed and taken to Japan for discussion with coaches.

Snow Sense

An important part of any skier/boarder's development centres around their knowledge of both their sport and its environment. Our coaches constantly try to educate campers in 'on snow' common sense (snow sense), in an informal setting. Snow sense covers areas such as, on hill safety, awareness, ethics and respect for other mountain users. We encourage all campers to understand their place on the mountain, and their obligations under the Alpine Responsibility Code. No one likes an irresponsible brat on the hill! We make sure that every one of our campers has on-snow know how, and respect for their peers.

Fitness

An active lifestyle is important for everyone, and we make sure that our campers stay active! Coaches play an integral part in the general fitness of campers. You can be sure your child will be leaving the camp much fitter than they came! Regular exercise and games take place between all the Super Camp crew. All of these activities are aimed at increasing the general fitness of campers and increasing trunk stability and balance - both are important tools in skiing and snowboarding.