2026 Code Quest Gunma: Session 5

Minecraft Camp 

Japan’s Only Minecraft Camp in the Great Outdoors! Upgraded for 2026.

Give your child an unforgettable week of Minecraft and tech learning in the beautiful Japanese countryside with Code Quest! In partnership with Nishimachi International School, Tokyo Coding Club invites kids ages 6-12 to this one-of-a-kind Minecraft-themed summer camp blending hands-on tech learning with amazing outdoor adventures and traditional camp activities in the breathtaking landscapes of rural Japan. 

This year’s Minecraft Camp is completely refreshed and re-imagined, blending Minecraft with real coding, digital design, and other STEM activities. Plus, campers enjoy daily excursions and outdoor activities around the foothills of Mt. Akagi, Gunma – all in English!

Join us for this 5-day, 4-night sleepaway camp with convenient pickup and dropoff from Central Tokyo. Your child will make new friends, explore rural Japan, level up their Minecraft skills, and enjoy summer camp classics.

Code Quest Minecraft Camp Overview

  • Dates: Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31
  • Ages: Open to campers ages 6-12 of all skill levels
  • Location: Mt. Akagi, Gunma (Pickup and Dropoff in Central Tokyo)
  • Lessons: 15+ hours of Minecraft lessons (coding, design, and more)
  • Excursions: Daily outdoor activities and cultural excursions
  • Staff: Led entirely by our English-speaking tech camp counselors
  • Price: 169,000 JPY → 159,000 JPY (+ tax) for all 5-days | Early Bird Special! Register and pay by Sunday, March 1 and save 10,000 JPY.
    • All-inclusive! We provide meals, equipment, transportation, tickets, lessons, and more.

Code Quest is always evolving, and Summer 2026 brings our biggest upgrades yet. We’ve completely updated the entire camp experience each and every week with:

  • Custom Minecraft World
  • Minecraft Coding & Engineering Lessons
  • New Activities & Excursions

Custom Minecraft World – Code Quest campers will work together in a massive shared Minecraft server across the summer! From Session 1 through Session 9, each and every camper will join the same evolving server, working together to build, create, and expand a single collaborative project that grows all summer long. Campers joining multiple camp sessions can pick up where they left off and watch this incredible creation evolve week after week!

Minecraft Coding & Engineering Lessons – Campers will level up their STEM skills with new lesson curriculum designed to teach future facing, real world coding and engineering skills through Minecraft. Learn to use Minecraft commands to change the in-game worlds, try out Redstone engineering to create circuitry and contraptions, and more. Perfect for curious kids and future engineers!

New Activities & Excursions – Our new STEM activity time takes students away from their screens and working together on structured projects and crafts. Sleepaway campers enjoy incredible outdoor adventures and traditional camp activities including favorites from past summers and exciting new additions.

Each Code Quest session is unique, so there’s always something new to learn and experience!

Every day, campers dive into immersive Minecraft sessions tailored to their age and skill level. Our project-based approach to lessons ensures campers focus on tangible outcomes, and not on boring lectures. Whether through classic Minecraft or Minecraft-themed coding, digital design, and more, by week’s end campers will have completed several projects that maximize their sense of accomplishment and motivate them long term to learn more about tech.

Sample Minecraft Lesson Topics:

  • Creative Mode
  • Survival Mode
  • Coding
  • Redstone Engineering
  • Digital Design
  • Animation
  • Videography

Our low student-to-teacher ratio and professional team of counselors guarantee personalized support, with fun learning and visible progress for each camper. Your child will be amazed at what they can accomplish in just 5 short days!

Code Quest isn’t all about screen time! Throughout the week, our campers get to explore Japan’s one-of-a-kind nature and cultural attractions. With guidance from our incredible team of tech camp counselors, campers will experience the best of Japan’s great outdoors through guided adventures around beautiful Mt. Akagi and the greater Gunma area.

Sample Camp Activities & Excursions:

  • Canoeing and Lake Adventure
  • Sports and Team Games
  • Campfire and S’mores
  • Homemade Pizza Making
  • Local Theme Parks and Waterparks
  • Bamboo Grove Exploration
  • Waterfall Visit and Nature Hike
  • and more!

Our excursion locations are carefully selected based on feedback from our campers and families, ensuring the most fun, safe, and memorable experiences with friends new and old. Enjoy our unique Japanese-inspired, Minecraft-filled spin on the traditional summer camp experience!

Each day, Code Quest Minecraft Camp students enjoy a mix of tech lessons, outdoor adventures, and camp classics, providing a perfect balance of indoor and outdoor activities with friends.

Please see below for a sample schedule for one day of camp.

7:00 AM – 8:00  |  AM Wake Up and Get Ready

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM  |  Breakfast and Cleanup

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  |  Morning Minecraft Lessons

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM  |  Lunch and Cleanup

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM  |  Afternoon Excursion

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM  |  Evening Minecraft Lessons

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM  | Dinner and Cleanup

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM  |  Evening Camp Activity

8:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Get Ready for Bed

9:00 PM  |  Lights Out

Where do I drop off and pick up my kid(s)?

Pick up and drop off will be in Central Tokyo near Nogizaka Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line). The final schedule with the exact location and timing will be detailed in our official parent guide sent out within a few weeks of the start of camp.

How do I confirm my child’s camp registration?

Use the form on this page for a quick, easy registration! After registration, please view the confirmation email sent within 48 hours for information on secure credit card payment. Note: payment is required to finalize your child’s registration for this camp. Spots are limited and most families finalize their child’s registration far in advance of Summer Break.

Do you have a refund policy?

Yes! If you are unable to attend the camp as intended, we provide 100% free cancellation up to 4 weeks before the camp starts, or 50% back up to 2 weeks prior to day 1. Book with ease!

Are there any language requirements for the camp?

Code Quest camps are held in English, meaning Japanese language skills are not required. Native English is also not required – our campers have a range of English levels, including native and non-native speakers. If your child can at least understand simple instructions in English, they are welcome to join our camps.

My child has dietary restrictions. Can they still participate?

Absolutely! Please list any dietary needs or restrictions in the registration form and we will gladly accommodate. Our camp meals avoid common allergens, and are 100% peanut free.

What should my child pack for the camp?

Please see PDF here for our recommended packing list.

 

If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us at info@japancamps.com as needed. We’re more than happy to help and can’t wait to make this Summer Break your child’s most meaningful yet. See you there!