CMK | Adult Karate Camp

CAMP SHOTOKAN - 32nd Annual
Brainerd, MN - Camp Vanasek - Whipple Lake

June 16-19

Train in the sand, in the water, on boulders, in canoes...
Punching, kicking and kiais begin at sunrise...

Ten Training Sessions
Ten Great Meals
One Original Camp T-shirt

- GREAT GETAWAY -
- HARD CORE KARATE -

General Information:

Dear Karate-Ka,

Get your own private beach and camp for nearly four days. Great meals provided morning, noon, and night. Live in you gi for the duration, karate is nonstop. Training is traditional Shotokan. The better shape you are in, the more you can excel. So pick up your training beginning now. Cardio and weight training will be worth it.

It's not all work at camp, you will have plenty of free time. You can always escape in canoe, kayak, or paddle boat. Take a walk among the Shoto pines, enjoy the sand beach or go for a swim or run, and plenty of other recreation, volleybal, basketball and so on.

The campfire on the beach burns 24 hours a day, sit back and enjoy. Watch for a falling star, listen to the loons, or enjoy the company. A lot of talk at days end, and a lot of laughs. Don't forget a beach chair.

Be a part of it all, be at Camp 2011.

Sincerely,
Sensei T. Kiel

What to Expect at Camp:

If it is your first time at camp, you will find 40 acres of secluded lake shore, with a beautiful sugar sand beach to lounge in or play volleyball. Five canoes, five kayaks, as well as two paddle boats, and two docks in the lake (also used for special training...some risk of getting wet).

The outdoor dojo is approximately 50' x 75'. Smooth cement floor with a roof and lights for late night training, if the spirit moves you.

The main dining hall is where all meals and meetings take place, and may be used as a dojo in case of bad weather. There is one fully equipped VIP cabin usually reserved for the female staff and cooks. The other six cabins consist of single and bunk beds with mattresses. The community bathrooms and shower facilities center the cabins.

There is miscellaneous recreation, such as basketball, shuffle disks, horse shoe, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and Trikkes.

Most training is held in the outside dojo, or on the beach, on the docks, occasional late night and sometimes in the water.

You will learn a new kata called "Ca-noe-ryu", using canoe paddles. A video camera will record part of your experiences; some of it usually needs to be censored, as we don't want anyone to try it at home.

Suggestion of Items to Bring:

Tennis shoes are a must. Bring two Gis if possible or a second set of apparel to train in. Water shoes or sandals are good. Some of the training you will not be wearing Gis. Bring something you can move in.

The basic supplies are: shorts, tanks, sweatshirts, blue jeans, swimsuit, camera, fishing gear if you fish, lawn chair, flashlight, sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, personal hygiene stuff, sleeping bad or bed roll and pillow, towels, and don't forget your karate belt. There is plenty of food, but you are welcome to bring a cooler for your cabin to stay hydrated. So basically, bring whatever you want.

Directions to Camp:

Go west into Baxter on Highway #210, turn right on Memorywood Drive, go one mile (north), turn left on Cedar Scenic Drive, go 4/10 of a mile, turn right (north) on Oakwood Drive and camp is 1/2 mile on left.

Camp Vanasek Phone: 218-829-1089
Sensei Kiel's Cell Phone: 320-420-4015

2011 Adult Camp Schedule (Approximate):

Thursday:

Camp Check-In 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Lunch 12:30 p.m.

Camp Meeting 1:30 p.m.

Training 2:00 p.m.

Supper 5:30 p.m.

Training 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Campfire or View Kata Tapes 9:30 p.m. - ?

Friday:

Morning Alarm 7:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast 7:15 a.m.

Drills & Training 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Breakfast 9:30 a.m.

Free Time

Training 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch 1:30 p.m.

Afternoon Recreation

Training 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Supper 7:00 p.m.

Campfire Stories 9:30 p.m. - ?

Saturday:

Morning Alarm 7:00 a.m.

Training 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast 8:30 a.m.

Training 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lunch 1:00 p.m.

Training & Filming 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Obstacle Course

Training & Filming 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Supper 7:00 p.m.

Movies & Campfire 8:30 p.m. - ?

Sunday:

Morning Alarm 9:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast 9:15 a.m.

Canoe or Kayak to Training Site 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Brunch for Survivors 12:00 p.m.

Relax

Clear out Camp 2:00 p.m.

Camp Tuition:

Full Camp - $185
Partial Camp - $60/day
Non karate campers welcome - $40/day

Camp tuition includes: All training sessions, all meals, recreation and all camp facilities, plus a 2011 Camp T-shirt.

Pre-registration: Pay $50 down (non-refundable) by June 3, 2011. Send to the CMK Office.

Note: Late registrations will be unable to receive camp T-shirt.