Tablelands J Camp
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STUDENTS J Camp
Open to students who are currently studying Japanese and in year 8 to 10 or equivalent age groups. The application can be submitted from schools or parent/guardian individually. Click here for more information. |
TEACHERS J Camp
Open for Japanese language teachers, school leadership and student teachers. Experience Japanese Culture, Professional Development and Networking opportunity. Click here for more information. |
STUDENTS Tablelands J Camp
Dates in 2026:
The 5th or 6th weekend of Terms 2, 3, and 4.
22, 23 May,
21, 22 August
6, 7 November
Location:
Quinola Lakes Camping and Conference Centre
Schedule:
Starting at 5pm on Friday and finishing at 5pm on Saturday
Sample Activities:
Japanese cultural workshop that gives students the experience of traditional and crafty activities.
Playing Japanese traditional games.
Students' hands on experience making the Japanese dishes. Yabusame demonstration observation(Horseback archery) and a video letter from Japan, Iaido demonstration,
Fee:
$185.00 per student
(including; GST, Accommodation, Meals during the Camp, and Activities)
How to Apply:
The 5th or 6th weekend of Terms 2, 3, and 4.
22, 23 May,
21, 22 August
6, 7 November
Location:
Quinola Lakes Camping and Conference Centre
Schedule:
Starting at 5pm on Friday and finishing at 5pm on Saturday
Sample Activities:
Japanese cultural workshop that gives students the experience of traditional and crafty activities.
Playing Japanese traditional games.
Students' hands on experience making the Japanese dishes. Yabusame demonstration observation(Horseback archery) and a video letter from Japan, Iaido demonstration,
Fee:
$185.00 per student
(including; GST, Accommodation, Meals during the Camp, and Activities)
How to Apply:
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ABOUT THE CAMP
Tablelands J Camp is an opportunity for students in Australia to stay focused on their Japanese language and cultural studies. Students interact with native and fluent speakers and have the chance to practice listening and speaking skills, whilst learning through activities at the Camp. Tablelands J Camp is a terrific way for students to prepare for future school trips to Japan or replacing the trip itself. It is an overnight camp with share rooms with ensuites between rooms. |
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
•Provide students with authentic experiences of Japanese language and culture
•Encourage students to challenge themselves and to practice of their learnings
•Assist students to develop the confidence and skills needed when communicating in Japanese
•Give students the opportunity to interact with multiple native or fluent Japanese speakers
•Enable deeper connections with peers or students with similar interests
•Provide students with authentic experiences of Japanese language and culture
•Encourage students to challenge themselves and to practice of their learnings
•Assist students to develop the confidence and skills needed when communicating in Japanese
•Give students the opportunity to interact with multiple native or fluent Japanese speakers
•Enable deeper connections with peers or students with similar interests
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WHO CAN APPLY
Japanese Immersion Camps are scheduled during the QLD school terms or QLD school holidays. They are open to students in year 8 to 10 or equivalent age groups and the application can be submitted from schools or parent/guardian individually. We organise a bus up from/to Cairns town. All participants must be currently studying/learning Japanese. We require at least 30 and maximum of 40 students to run a camp. No minimum numbers of application from one school and small groups are put together. A school closed group camp can be arranged depending on the availability of venue and activity providers. |
TEACHERS
Tablelands J Camp
The Teachers’ Tablelands J Camp is a 2 day overnight PD experience especially designed for teachers of Japanese and Language Department HODs. The program includes language and authentic cultural activities which can be replicated in the classroom. Engage with cultural experts and professionals in a range of demonstrations and hands on activities. Teachers also have the opportunity to hear from others, share their own teaching resources and ideas in this great networking opportunity with teachers from all over Australia.
Date:
27, 28 February 2026
Venue:
Quinola Lakes - Camping and Conference Center
Schedule:
Starting at 3:30pm on Friday and finishing at 4:30pm on Saturday
Sample Activities:
Japanese cultural activities
Professional Learning open workshops
Fee:
$380.00 per person
$195.00 for per student teacher
$220 for Saturday participation only (8:30-16:30)
(including; GST, Accommodation, Meals during the Camp, and Activities)
Click here to Register Now!
27, 28 February 2026
Venue:
Quinola Lakes - Camping and Conference Center
Schedule:
Starting at 3:30pm on Friday and finishing at 4:30pm on Saturday
Sample Activities:
Japanese cultural activities
Professional Learning open workshops
Fee:
$380.00 per person
$195.00 for per student teacher
$220 for Saturday participation only (8:30-16:30)
(including; GST, Accommodation, Meals during the Camp, and Activities)
Click here to Register Now!
