Name: Level Three Skills Camp 27/02/27
Start: 2027-02-27
End: 2027-03-12
Location: Japan

Dates: 27/02/2027 - 12/03/2027
Location: Japan
Camp Cost: ¥555,000
Ability Levels: Advanced | Read More
Availability: 6 space(s) currently available on this camp.
Waitlist: 6 space(s) available on the waitlist.

Overview

This two week intensive training camp is specifically aimed at developing the riding skills and knowledge required for the SBINZ Level THREE certification. It is a riding-focused camp, which also builds knowledge, understanding and analysis skills. Some of the SBINZ L3 teaching methodology will also be touched on during the camp.

Here at CAMP3, we believe in building the initial skills required for the L3 standard together in a camp environment, then participants can continue their own riding development as best suits them; whether it's further camps, self-guided practice, or another season of riding experience.

This instructor training camp is based out of the CAMP3 Clubhouse in Madarao Mountain Resort, Japan. It includes 10 days of intensive training with CAMP3's top-level coaches (who are current SBINZ L3 Examiners), 13 nights of accommodation and a season pass for Madarao/Tangram resort. The coaching is approximately 5 hours per day.

During the training, we utilise the diverse terrain in Madarao and Tangram to push your riding skill set, focusing on freeride, freestyle, carving AND versatility! From training runs in the steeps and bumps, to fast gully laps, epic tree riding and fun park sessions, the Madarao-Tangram combo has it all. The camp also includes a 2 day trips to neighbouring resorts, such as Nozawa, X-Jam or Myoko. Our coaches will balance the time efficiently between slower tasks and drills to build movement patterns, whilst pushing your limits to achieve a higher level of performance. You'll also get feedback on your demos, do multiple analysis sessions and grow your understanding of all L3 skills.

We value building an inclusive, team culture to create a supportive environment for everyone, whilst all working towards a collective goal that is the L3 certification. Unlike other training providers, our maximum group size is 6, meaning smaller groups and more individual attention.

This camp also includes a welcome dinner and 5 additional dinner nights during your stay at the clubhouse, plus transfers to and from the local train station. The dates specified above are the ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE DATES (i.e. not on snow).

Check our FAQs for more details on CAMP3.

Skills & Focuses

Some of the core skills focused on during this camp include (but are not limited to):

Build Level Three movement patterns
Improve overall board performance
Develop turn type variations in a wide selection of tasks and terrain
Improve versatility when combining freestyle, freeride and carve
Improve park riding utilising core freestyle concepts
Improve carving skills both forwards and switch
Improve freeriding technique in variable snow conditions
Develop analysis skills based on your own riding
Develop more self awareness relevant to own level of performance
Understand the SBINZ Level Three overall concepts in more detail

This camp is 90% focused on intensive coaching, helping to prepare you for the L3 riding standards.

Please read our FAQs for further understanding of how the ratio of coaching and guiding is applied on camps.

Ability Levels

This camp is for SBINZ Level Two certified instructors. For L2 instructors coming from other systems please get in touch so we can understand where you're at. You may or may not be eligible to join this camp. Read about our five-stage ability level here.

Inclusions

Coaching & Training: A total of 10 days of training at 5hrs per day.
Lift Passes: Madarao / Tangram season pass, plus 2 days at other resorts for day trips away.
Accommodation: 13 nights of accommodation, with daily breakfast, at our very own Japan CAMP3 Clubhouse Madarao.
Food: Daily breakfast (with a wider variety of choice than previous years) and 6 evening meals spread out over the camp.
Transport: Daily travel to each resort and transfers to and from Iiyama Station.
Off-snow Additions: Transport down to the local onsen 2-3 evenings per week, with time to eat dinner at the restaurant. Video analysis sessions to breakdown and analyse your riding in more detail. Evening movies, board games, beers and banter with the crew!

Not included: flights, train travel to Iiyama, insurance (must cover off-piste and park riding) and your snowboard equipment.

Accommodation & Transport

Accommodation is based on twin-share rooms with ensuite bathrooms at the vibing CAMP3 Clubhouse Madarao, located just 100m from the chairlifts of Madarao Mountain Resort (almost slope side!). Guests enjoy daily breakfast, with lots of healthy choices, a welcome dinner on the first evening, plus additional communal dinner nights throughout the camp experience. Check out CAMP3 Clubhouse Madarao here.

A limited number of single occupancy rooms are available at an additional cost of ¥‎5,000 per night. If you wish to reserve a single occupancy room, please indicate this in the comments box in the booking form below.

Transfers available from Iiyama Shinkansen Station (bullet train direct from Tokyo) are available on the camp start and end dates. Dates shown are accommodation arrival and departure days.