The 2023 ASU Summer Camp will consist of outdoor and indoor classes at Aikido Shobukan Dojo in Washington DC. Due to space limitations in the dojo, the camp will be limited to 60 participants.
Health & Safety:
Aikido Shobukan Dojo has a mask optional policy. If you would prefer to be masked for any part of the camp, please remember to bring your own mask. We cannot guarantee that the dojo will have masks to distribute.
Indoor Classes
Indoor class location: Aikido Shobukan Dojo (421 Butternut St NW, Washington, DC 20012)
Outdoor Classes
Outdoor class location (1 mile from dojo): Fort Slocum (5800 3rd St NW, Washington, DC 20011)
If you plan on attending outdoor weapons classes, please stay tuned for announcements about air quality the evening before. Please bring your own water and weapons, and remember to dress accordingly for hot and humid weather (no need to wear full gi and hakama for outdoor classes).
In case of poor air quality or inclement weather, please check your email, the camp website and Aikido Shobukan Dojo’s Facebook page for possible last-minute changes and announcements.
Passbooks
We will collect your yudansha and mudansha passbook at the registration table at the dojo. They will be returned on Tuesday. Please only provide us your passbook if you registered for the full seminar.
Summer Camp Party & Potluck!
- We will have a camp party on Sunday, July 2, starting at 7 PM at Denizens Brewing Co. (1115 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910). About 1.3 miles from the dojo.
- We will have a “Taco Tuesday” dojo party on Tuesday, July 4, at 7 PM at the dojo. A taco bar and tostada bar (with vegan options available) will be provided by local restaurant Cielo Rojo. Desserts and drinks will also be provided by the dojo.
Camp Store:
The Camp Store will be open daily during the lunch break. We will be selling prior years’ Camp merch, including T Shirts, Sweatshirts and Tenugui at reduced prices! We will also have gi, patches, and mudansha books for sale. Come and check it out!