Gasshuku (合宿) is Japanese for “staying together at a lodging house.” In Gasshuku, members of a group share their lives for a certain period, ranging from a few days to a few months, to develop and strengthen their relationships.
Amidst this array of activities, indulge in plenty of Aikido practice, refine your skills, learn new techniques, and foster personal growth as a martial artist!
This is our third year! Kids from dojos across BC and as far away as Alberta will gather together for some great aikido classes led by instructors who all started when they were kids!
Ella Moreau, 1st dan, Rock Water Aikikai (Victoria)
Logan Quirk, 1st kyu, BigRock Aikikai (Calgary)
Gauri Chopra, 1st kyu, Aikidaily International Academy (Squamish)
May 16th, Saturday
12:30 – 1:00 pm Arriving Camp Dunlop
1:00 – 2:00 pm Orientation
2:00 – 2:50 pm Aikido Class with Gauri sensei
3:00 – 3:50 pm Aikido class with Logan sensei
4:00 – 4:50 pm Aikido class with Ella sensei
5:00 – 6:00 pm Dip in the lake
6:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 pm Daily cleaning / Free time
8:00 – 10:00 pm Movie Night
10 pm Light out
May 17th, Sunday
8:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast & cleaning up
9:00 – 11:30 am Hiking
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Outdoor Game
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch & cleaning up
1:30 – 2:00 pm Free time
2:00 – 2:50 pm Aikido class with Gauri sensei
3:00 – 3:50 pm Aikido class with Logan sensei
4:00 – 4:50 pm Aikido class with Ella sensei
5:00 – 6:00 pm Outdoor Game
6:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 pm Daily cleaning / Free time
8:00 – 9:30 pm Bonfire
10 pm Light out
May 18th, Monday
8:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast & cleaning up
9:00 – 10:00 am Aikieo weapon class with Grant sensei
10:00 – 11:00 am Cleaning / packing
11:00 am Leaving Camp Dunlop with packed lunch
Two nights: $260
One night:$130
Register and further information located at this link.