Introduction

Capship Academy is the name of a children's nature experience program launched in 2023 with the mission of "improving children's futures, even if only a little." Today's children are spending less and less time interacting with nature. With the rise in dual-income households, more children are attending after-school care every day, even during long holidays like summer vacation. Extreme summer heat makes it difficult to play outside freely, and more than half of a class begins attending cram schools in the early grades of elementary school in preparation for junior high school entrance exams. We are deeply aware that changes in children's environments are reducing opportunities to foster their innate creativity and curiosity (so-called non-cognitive abilities). Most of us at Campship Academy vividly recall formative childhood experiences—playing to our heart's content in nature, sitting around a fire with friends, and fighting over bunk beds. We even go so far as to say that these formative experiences have played a key role in shaping our personalities. I (Founder: Akagi Tsutomu) have linked the current social context with my own formative experiences, thought about what is needed now for the future of children, and developed a strong desire to deliver nature experience programs. I would like to deliver to the world the values ​​of providing a safe and secure environment where children can enjoy themselves to the fullest, an opportunity to develop independence and self-confidence through living together with children of different ages, and fostering a sense of self-affirmation through challenging all sorts of things. In addition to the children who participate, the programs we create require leaders who will participate with them. We are looking for people who share our philosophy and want to join us in building Campship Academy. Representative Director Akagi Tsutomu

Who are the leaders of Campship Academy?

Campship Academy leaders are members who participate in the program and support the children.

Leaders from a wide range of age groups, from high school students to working adults, support Campship Academy.

Leaders are not just the staff (backstage workers) needed to carry out a program.

Leaders are essential to creating a program and play a central role. We believe that it is extremely important that leaders not only support children so that they can enjoy the activities, but also create safe and fun activities together with the children, and above all, enjoy themselves.

This is something we often talk about in leadership training.

"The leader is not a parent, teacher, or sibling; he is a fellow participant in the program, a supporter who accompanies the children as they grow."

Having held this program many times in the past, one thing we can say in common is that the more the leaders truly enjoy the program, the higher the overall satisfaction and the better the results.

In addition to the important role of caring for children's lives, running an overnight program is not easy, but the few days spent working together to create it is an unforgettable experience for the leaders as well.

Let's create a Campship Academy program together!

💡For those considering participating as working leaders

At Campship Academy, we believe that living with older brother or sister leaders (student leaders) who are relatively close in age to the children is an important factor in fostering independence and self-esteem in children.

Therefore, the main actors in the program are the children and student leaders, and the adult leaders and management staff are positioned to support their activities.

Of course, there are plenty of opportunities for the adult leaders to have fun with the children, playing tag together, lighting a bonfire, and skiing together.

We ask that you understand that in order to ensure a safe and secure program, we may ask you to take on necessary behind-the-scenes roles (preparing the campfire, arriving at the activity location ahead of time, checking equipment, etc.) before considering participating.

The lively smiles of the children and the extraordinary experience of spending time in nature away from everyday life will be a valuable formative experience for those who participate as working leaders.

Steps from applying to become a leader to participating

Application requirements

1. Recruitment type : Paid volunteer
2. Activity details :
   • Supporting the operation of the outdoor nature activities for children "CAMPSHP ACADEMY" (mainly programs for older children through third-year junior high school students)
     • Homepage: https://www.campshipacademy.com/
     • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campship_academy/
3. Eligible applicants : High school students, university students, and working adults living in Japan and overseas
4. Number of applicants (past record/ male and female ) :
   • Summer 2011 program: 7 people
   • Winter 2011 program: 7 people
   • Summer 2024 program: 24 people
   • Winter 2012 program: 25 people
   • Spring 2013 program: 26 people
5. Selection
   • The number of leaders available is limited, so if there are a large number of applicants, the decision on whether to accept the position will be based on the number of applicants for the desired program, experience, reasons for applying, etc. (Details will be provided later.)
6. Student Leader Roles :
   • We would like to ask for your cooperation in creating an environment where children can learn while having fun. Specific tasks will be as follows:
     • Ensuring safety during the program
     • Support for daily life during the program
     • Ski supervision (no instruction provided)
7. Reward :
   • Flat rate of 3,000 yen/day
   • Round-trip transportation costs to the meeting/disbanding locations will be covered separately.
     • For those living in the Tokyo metropolitan area: Round-trip transportation costs between the nearest station and the meeting/disbanding location
     • For those living outside the Tokyo metropolitan area: Round-trip transportation costs to the meeting/disbanding location (up to 5,000 yen)
     • If meeting at the venue: Round-trip transportation costs to the meeting place (up to 5,000 yen)
   • All expenses during the program, including transportation, meals, activities, and rental fees (3-piece ski set and ski wear), will be covered by our company. Please bring your own ski accessories (goggles, gloves, hat, etc.).
   • Participants are required to attend the prescribed leader training (activity philosophy and safety management) . Meetings will be held face-to-face, not online. Round-trip transportation costs to the training location will be reimbursed separately as described above (up to 5,000 yen for participants from a distance).
   • In winter, participants must be intermediate or above in skiing ability (stem turns allowed), but leaders with no experience may be able to participate by working in a position other than skiing, so please enquire as appropriate.
8. We are looking for leaders like this!
   • I love children and I'm interested in education!
   • In the future, she hopes to become a teacher or a nursery school teacher.
   • I love nature and traveling!
   • Through these activities, I want to meet people from different worlds and expand my own world!
   • I want to connect with working adults and students from other universities!
   • I want to gain experience in "creating a business" together with people with experience in large companies and startups.
   • I want to change the world through the power of business.
   • Willingness to think for yourself and take action independently!

About the selection process

Application requirements

• Those who are physically and mentally healthy (if the organizers determine that this may hinder the progress of the program)
• Even after the leader is selected, you may not be able to participate in the program.)
• Those who can fully review the recruitment details before applying and who can empathize with the content and philosophy
• Those who can communicate with the person in charge in advance (LINE) without delay

Selection points

The decision will be made taking into consideration the following points:

1. Your interest, understanding, experience, etc. in children
2. Your interest, understanding, experience, etc. in educational activities
3. Interest, understanding, and experience regarding nature activities and group living
4. Other experiences and future visions that can embody leadership values
5. Priority is given to those who participate on a continuous basis, not just those who participate one time.

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💡The values ​​we look for in a leader
*If you are unsure how to interact with your child, we hope you will use this as a basis for your decision.

1. Remember that the health and safety of children is of utmost importance.

2. Treat each child as an individual and listen to and respect their opinions and wishes.

3. Actively choose options that stimulate children's independence and curiosity

4. The leader must enjoy themselves to the fullest = have a sense of playfulness and ease somewhere in their heart

5. Rather than giving instructions, we create an environment where children can "take action on their own"

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Leader participation in the group

Group applications of two or more people are permitted, but please be aware that the programs participating may not necessarily be the same.

Leader Participation Pledge

You will be required to sign a pledge form ( here ).

Parental approval for leaders under high school age

If high school students or younger are participating in Campship Academy, parental consent is required. Please review the "Leader Recruitment Guidelines" and "Handling of Personal Information Regarding Volunteer Participants," and if you understand and agree, please sign the attached document, take a photo of the document, and send it to us. Please bring this document with you to the leader training session.

(Agreement link) https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yFyrX9gU7LKS2EMTpMwUWHw0BGiYBnhE07ggpuOFhQ/edit

Handling of personal information

Handling of personal information related to volunteer participants

contact address

Campship Academy Management Office: info@campship.co.jp