Frequently Asked Questions

What is Camp Musubi?

Camp Musubi is a weeklong day camp that uses fun activities to teach young people about Japanese American heritage. Camp Musubi takes place around Nisei Week, usually in mid-August. The goal of the camp is to spark interest in the Japanese American culture and community through hands-on experiences and interactions with people in the community. Participants will learn from a variety of cultural and community "experts" and do group activities with a college-aged leader.

What kind of fun activities are part of the experience?

The activities will include a combination of cultural experiences, games, and field trips. Cultural workshops may include taiko, ikebana, martial arts, papermaking, cooking, calligraphy, etc. Guest speakers will include cultural artists, Japanese American Professional and athletes as well as people from community groups. Past participants have gone on a scavenger hunt throughout J-Town and visited various sites such as the Japanese American National Museum, Terminal Island and Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB. A fun trip and a picnic are also planned.

Who can participate in Camp Musubi?

Camp Musubi is open to any middle school-aged student entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, who wants to have fun learning about Nikkei heritage. There are no restrictions.

Where is Camp Musubi?

Camp Musubi will meet at Centenary United Methodist Church in Little Tokyo. There will be various off-site locations throughout Little Tokyo and a field trip. For general directions to Centenary United Methodist Church, please check this link.

How much does it cost to participate in Camp Musubi?

The regular registration fee is $180 and includes all craft materials and fieldtrips. JACCC members and those who register by the early bird deadline of May 14, 2007 can register for the discounted fee of $165. Camp Musubi t-shirts are optional and can be pre-ordered for $10.

When is Camp Musubi?

The dates for Camp Musubit 2007 are August 20-24. The program runs from 9am to 4pm. Extended care is available 4-5:30pm for an additional fee of $25.

What is Camp Musubi's cancellation policy?

Registrants who wish to cancel their registration within 30 days of the start of Camp Musubi will be refunded 50% of their registration fee. Unfortunately, Camp Musubi cannot refund cancellations made within one week of the start of camp.