One-Day Camps for Youth
Ninja Academy (6-10 years old)
Calling all ninjas-in-training! In this one-day academy, kids roll and leap their way through ninja-themed challenge courses designed to build real aikido ukemi skills -the same falling and rolling techniques that keep our students safe on the mat. The day builds to a “ninja belt” challenge where every camper gets to show off what they’ve learned. Fast-paced, playful, and packed with movement. No experience required.
Date: Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor Day)
Time: 9am-3pm (drop off from 8:30am, pick up until 3:30pm)
Location: 6425 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Fee: $85
Bring your child wearing play clothes, a water bottle and lunch. We take care of the rest!
Registration is now open – spaces are limited!
Do you have questions? Send us an email to info@aikidosd.com or call at 858-266-0642.
Situational Awareness (11-16 years old)
A practical, scenario-based day focused on real-world awareness, boundaries, and de-escalation -the skills that matter before a technique ever comes into play. Students work through grounded scenarios that build confidence in reading situations and responding calmly and clearly to conflict. No experience required.
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veteran’s Day)
Time: 9am-3pm (drop off from 8:30am, pick up until 3:30pm)
Location: 6425 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Fee: $85
Bring your child wearing comfortable clothes, a water bottle and lunch. We take care of the rest! No phones allowed.
Registration is now open – spaces are limited!
Do you have questions? Send us an email to info@aikidosd.com or call at 858-266-0642.
Kind Power Superhero Day (6-10 years old)
Every superhero needs a power. At this camp, kids discover that the strongest power is the one that protects without hurting. Campers design their own superhero persona built around aikido’s core idea of blending and redirecting force instead of fighting it, then bring that character to life through games and partner play. A fun, values-driven day built around our Kind Power pillar. No experience required.
Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2026 (Winter Break)
Time: 9am-3pm (drop off from 8:30am, pick up until 3:30pm)
Location: 6425 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Fee: $85
Bring your child wearing comfortable clothes, a water bottle and lunch. We take care of the rest! No phones allowed.
Registration is now open – spaces are limited!
Do you have questions? Send us an email to info@aikidosd.com or call at 858-266-0642.
Physics of Aikido Workshop (10-16 years old)
Ever wonder why aikido techniques actually work? This workshop digs into the “why” behind the throw- blending, leverage, and off-balancing- through hands-on experimentation and guided discussion. Students leave with a deeper understanding of the principles behind their technique, not just the steps. No experience required.
Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 (Winter Break)
Time: 9am-3pm (drop off from 8:30am, pick up until 3:30pm)
Location: 6425 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Fee: $85
Bring your child wearing comfortable clothes, a water bottle and lunch. We take care of the rest! No phones allowed.
Registration is now open – spaces are limited!
Do you have questions? Send us an email to info@aikidosd.com or call at 858-266-0642.
Weapons Intro Day (10-16 years old)
A hands-on introduction to traditional aikido weapons work with the bokken (wooden sword) and jo (staff). Students learn foundational grips, stances, and movement patterns that sharpen focus, timing, and body awareness- skills that carry directly back into empty-handed technique. A great pick for students ready to try something new during winter break. No experience required.
Date: Monday, December 28, 2026 (Winter Break)
Time: 9am-3pm (drop off from 8:30am, pick up until 3:30pm)
Location: 6425 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Fee: $85
Bring your child wearing comfortable clothes, a water bottle and lunch. We take care of the rest! No phones allowed.
Registration is now open – spaces are limited!
Do you have questions? Send us an email to info@aikidosd.com or call at 858-266-0642.
Dojo Detectives (8-14 years old)
Part training day, part mystery game. Campers sharpen the same focus and awareness skills that make a great aikidoka by playing detective. Through observation games and partner challenges, students learn to read subtle shifts in balance, energy, and movement, then put those “detective skills” to the test on the mat. No experience required.
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2026 (Winter Break)
Time: 9am-3pm (drop off from 8:30am, pick up until 3:30pm)
Location: 6425 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Fee: $85
Bring your child wearing comfortable clothes, a water bottle and lunch. We take care of the rest! No phones allowed.
Registration is now open – spaces are limited!
Do you have questions? Send us an email to info@aikidosd.com or call at 858-266-0642.
Teaching Camp (10-16 years old)
Nothing deepens understanding like teaching someone else. In this camp, students pair up to master a technique well enough to teach it to the group by the end of the day. It’s a confidence-building, framing-with-clarity-focused day that turns students into teachers and often reveals just how much they already know. No experience required.
Date: Monday, January 18, 2027 (MLK Jr. Day)
Time: 9am-3pm (drop off from 8:30am, pick up until 3:30pm)
Location: 6425 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Fee: $85
Bring your child wearing comfortable clothes, a water bottle and lunch. We take care of the rest! No phones allowed.
Registration is now open – spaces are limited!
Do you have questions? Send us an email to info@aikidosd.com or call at 858-266-0642.
Leadership Day (12-17 years old)
A day built for teens ready to grow as leaders — on and off the mat. Working in small teams, students practice the real skills of leadership: communicating with clarity, giving guidance that actually lands, and offering feedback that helps a partner improve rather than just pointing out mistakes. Aikido becomes the training ground for skills that carry far beyond the dojo. No experience required.
Date: Monday, March 29, 2027 (Spring Break)
Time: 9am-3pm (drop off from 8:30am, pick up until 3:30pm)
Location: 6425 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Fee: $85
Bring your child wearing comfortable clothes, a water bottle and lunch. We take care of the rest! No phones allowed.
Registration is now open – spaces are limited!
Do you have questions? Send us an email to info@aikidosd.com or call at 858-266-0642.
Balance & Focus Intensive (6-10 years old)
A full day of balance challenges, focus games, and body-awareness play designed to build the calm, centered attention that’s at the heart of aikido. Kids leave with sharper balance, better focus, and a lot of fun stories about the games that got them there. No experience required.
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2027 (Spring Break)
Time: 9am-3pm (drop off from 8:30am, pick up until 3:30pm)
Location: 6425 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Fee: $85
Bring your child wearing comfortable clothes, a water bottle and lunch. We take care of the rest! No phones allowed.
Registration is now open – spaces are limited!
Do you have questions? Send us an email to info@aikidosd.com or call at 858-266-0642.
Community Circle Camp (6-10 years old)
A camp built entirely around connection. Campers spend the day in cooperative games and partner challenges, capping it off by “gifting” a technique they’ve learned to a new partner. A joyful, community-first way to close out the school year together. No experience required.
Date: Monday, May 31, 2027 (Memorial Day)
Time: 9am-3pm (drop off from 8:30am, pick up until 3:30pm)
Location: 6425 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Fee: $85
Bring your child wearing comfortable clothes, a water bottle and lunch. We take care of the rest! No phones allowed.
Registration is now open – spaces are limited!
Do you have questions? Send us an email to info@aikidosd.com or call at 858-266-0642.
