AYJC Taster Workshops
AoYama Japanese Camp runs in-school taster workshops so that students and teachers can experience our language immersion workshops without leaving their school.
Organising a taster is simple- you choose the workshop and we come to you!
Want to experience Japan at school?
On the day, our native or fluent Japanese speaking leaders will arrive at your school to host the workshop/s. We will bring all necessary materials and arrive in time to set up in your school hall, dance/ drama studio, ajoined classroom or activity space.
One workshop lasts 45-60min and is priced at $25*pp / workshop. Booking multiple workshops on the same day is possible and discounts are available. Please contact us for more information.
We are now taking bookings for Term 2 - 4 2024!
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For workshop availability in 2024
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Available Options
Undokai (Sports Day)
Perfect for Stage 3-5 students with lots of energy!
Give your students the chance to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Japanese sports day activities! From thrilling Obstacle Course to the camaraderie of Tug'o'War, this workshop is sure to ignite enthusiasm for Japanese language and culture.
Each workshop begins with ラジオたいそう (Radio Calisthenics) and goes is held inside or outside. Simply choose 4 options from our Undokai Options information sheet to get your students up, out of their seats and motivated about their Japanese learning!
Escape Room
Suited to Stage 5-6 students or accelerated juniors
AYJC's customisable Escape Room activity adapts to your students' language levels. Student work in teams to complete against their peers and escape before the time is up! Stage-focused problem-solving activities aimed to get students thinking using their Japanese language and cultural knowledge in real life.
To make it tailor-fit, kindly share the textbook chapters/units you anticipate covering before our visit, and we'll ensure an immersive and educational experience for your class.
Escape Room workshops are usually held in drama rooms, dance studios or double-classroom spaces and require access to 12 exam-size desks.
Race Around Japan
Suited to Stage 5-6 and accelerated juniors
Embark on a scavenger hunt adventure that reinforces prepositions, location-related vocabulary (〜が・にあります), and school-related terms (ばいてん、こうてい、たいいくかん, etc.). We offer a preparation lesson to review any necessary concepts before our visit.
Students learn about Japan's geography and tourist attractions. This exciting geography-inspired game that gets students working together to complete the challenges before time is up. Perfect for Y8-12 students who can read texts using Hiragana script (other scripts are added depending on ability).
Additionally, Race Around Japan can be executed in various ways:
👍 Students use smartphones (1/group) to scan QR codes.
👍 Students visit different locations around the school and gather information from posters at each station.
👍 Students move around a large gym/hall, completing activities using either QR codes or posters.
If you would like to share information about our Taster Workshops with your school, colleagues or students please download our Taster Workshop flyer.