2022 ISKA Summer Camp
Tentative 2022 Date: August 5-7th, 2022

For the first 29 years, ISKA held Summer Camp at Camp Green Meadows at the Jack Boyd Outdoor School in Fish Camp, CA. In 2018 we were forced to find a new location due to septic tank repairs at Camp Green Meadows. In 2018 an 2019, and again in 2021 we held the ISKA Summer Camp at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch in La Honda, CA and though not the same as Fish Camp, it was a wonderful location with many great amenities. After cancelling the 2020 camp for the first time in over 30 years, we very much hope that you will plan to join us when we return to La Honda to enjoy a fun-filled weekend under the Redwood canopies.

The ISKA Summer Camp Experience

Training
The ISKA Summer Camp will feature a cadre of veteran ISKA Instructors and other invited Sensei. Camp opens on Friday afternoon with registration and camp orientation then one to two training sessions before dinner and a getting acquainted session. Saturday begins with an early morning 'spirited sunrise' workout followed by breakfast, then several different training sessions throughout the day with breaks. Following dinner with be a fun team building activity and socializing with fellow camp participants. On the final day of camp, we will again have a morning workout followed by breakfast and a technical training session. To conclude camp, we will have remarks by ISKA President, Sensei Rick Llewelyn, and a special Q&A with all presenting Instructors, which promises to be a very stimulating conversation.

Training topics range from purely Karate related kihon, kata, self-defense drills, kumite drills, to Aikido/Aikikarate, yoga and stretching, meditation, various weapons practice, and sometimes surprise topics by visiting Sensei. Always interesting and guaranteed you will encounter new ideas and friendly faces. 
Accommodations
Accommodations are rustic, bunkhouse accommodations. Bunkhouses for males and females will be designated. Each bunkhouse has a toilet and sink and there are additional bathhouses separate from the bunkhouses. The camp does not have specific accommodations for couples or families and we cannot guarantee that families/couples of mixed gender will be able to stay together, but we will do our best to accommodate based on availability. Tent camping is allowed in specified areas. There is space for a few RV's, but please contact us to make sure. 
Meals and Snacks at Summer Camp
All meals are prepared by the camp facility. Attendees may bring snacks or a bit of supplementary food. Vegetarian options are available. Please indicate on your registration forms and send to us at least two weeks ahead of time so enough food is ordered ahead of the weekend.
What to Pack
Download a list of clothing and equipment to bring to camp. Click here. Please note that linens are not provided, so be sure to bring a towel, wash cloths, and blankets/sleeping bag and pillow if desired.
Youth Participants
Children are welcome as long as the are accompanied by a parent or guardian or are under the care of a supervising Sensei. Our camp is mainly designed for the serious, adult practitioner, but we do allow youth participants. (Minimum suggested age for participation is 8-9 years old. Some training may not be appropriate for youth participants.) We also recommend bringing sports equipment to play with as the camp has beautiful grounds!
Family & Guests
We welcome participants to invite family or guests to attend. Accommodations will be the same as participants, but guests can enjoy the trails and flora and fauna of the camp while students train. Children are welcome as long as the are accompanied by a parent or guardian or are under the care of a supervising Sensei. (see note above)

Summer Camp Schedule

Registration opens on Friday at 3pm and continues through Sunday morning.
The first training session begins at 4pm on Friday. Training will conclude by noon on Sunday. 

Sessions will include a variety of topics - rank-specific kata, kihon, kumite drills, calesthenics, yoga, joint locks and pressure points, self-defense, meditation, and possibly kobudo (usually bo staff, but could include others). 
KIHON
KATA
KUMITE
KOBUDO
BUNKAI
KARATE HISTORY
CAMARADERIE

About the 2021 ISKA Summer Camp Guest Instructor

Sensei Rick Hotton, founder of the Sunday Morning Keiko community and chief Instructor of the West Wind Dojo in Sarasota, FL, will be joining us as the special Guest Instructor for this year's ISKA Summer Camp. With over 45 years of experience in Karate-dō, Sensei Hotton blends concepts from Aikido and other movement disciplines to create a conceptual approach to the personal journey of karate-dō. Sensei Hotton has trained with several well known martial artists throughout his career, including Richard Kim and Mitsugi Saotome, amongst others.

if you haven't experienced Sensei Hotton's teachings, many people describe them as paradigm shifting, life-altering, and deeply inspiring. We hope you will feel the same. 

Click here to view the Sunday Morning Keiko Youtube Channel for a sampling of training and conceptual videos. 

Getting to Camp

 YMCA Camp Jones Gulch is located at 11000 Pescadero Road, La Honda, CA, nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Depending on traffic, it takes about an hour to drive up the mountain from the San Francisco International Airport or the San Jose Mineta Airport. Please make sure you leave enough time to get to camp on time. Click here for driving directions. 
 
The YMCA Camp has 4 Villages and the ISKA Summer Camp will be held at the Wasiata Village at the YMCA Camp. (See map) The logistics of the YMCA camp are similar to the ones at the Fish Camp with bunkhouse accommodations. One major advantage is that the YMCA Camp is located an hour from the San Francisco or San Jose airports, for easy access via Super Shuttle, other airport shuttles or Uber, which is a plus for participants traveling from International and other domestic locations.  We will also have a dedicated training hall, the Perkins Lodge, separate from the dining hall. 

Click here for map to the Wasiata Village.

Pictures and Video

Summer Camp Videos from previous years

Camp Pictures