Shuma Ichikawa
Nice to meet you! My name is Ichikawa Shumai! I found out about this activity on an acquaintance's Instagram and before I knew it, I was already participating. I have experience as a soccer school coach, and I love this place where I can interact with children, watch them grow, and grow together with them. My goal during the program has always been to "have the most fun out of all the participants, leaders, and organizers!" Whether it's your first program or your second, or you look anxious or nervous when you first gather, you always leave with a smile on your face! Thank you for your support!
At Campship Academy, which is not a kindergarten, nursery school, or school, the leaders and management do their best to support children in realizing their dreams of "I want to do this!" and "I want to try this!", and as the children progress through the program with a sense of autonomy, you can see and feel their incredible growth.
In terms of interacting with leaders, Campship Academy allows students to interact with people they would not normally come into contact with, learning about diverse ways of thinking and broadening the scope of their own lives.
This is the 5-day Okinawa program for summer 2012.
This Okinawa program was my second program in my Campship life. Over those five days, I was confused and worried about how to deal with the children. I confided in the leader who was also participating about my worries, and he helped me solve the problem. In the end, I was able to solve my worries, but more than anything, it was that moment that made me realize that I wanted to stay at Campship Academy, where we could think about problems together with compassion, help each other, and grow together. At the same time, I think that was the moment I broke out of my shell.
"If you keep trying until you can do it, you can do anything."