Name: Level Two EXAM Camp 28/02/26
Start: 2026-02-28
End: 2026-03-14
Location: Japan

Dates & Location: 28/02/2026 - 14/03/2026 in Japan
Camp Cost
Ability Levels: Advanced
Availability: 6 space(s) currently available on this camp.
Waitlist: 6 space(s) available on the waitlist (if someone cancels or we can create another group).

COST IS TO BE CONFIRMED

Overview

This two-week Level Two Instructor Training Camp is focused 100% on instructors aiming for their SBINZ Level Two Certification.

This camp is based out of the CAMP3 Clubhouse in Madarao Mountain Resort, Japan. It includes 4 days of pre-training with CAMP3's top-level coaches (who are current SBINZ Level Two Examiners), 15 nights of accommodation, a season pass to the resorts of Madarao and Tangram, and the SBINZ Level Two teach and ride module certifications themselves (you must be a paid up member of NZSIA).

During the training, we explore the fun and friendly terrain available throughout the resorts of Madarao and Tangram, whilst fine-tuning your riding skills and teaching knowledge in preparation for the Level Two exam modules with SBINZ. Note that you should come in to this camp with a good understanding of the SBINZ Level Two riding skills required already. Our coaches will balance the time efficiently between all the riding and teaching components required for the Level Two standards.

The coaching is approximately five hours per day, with a minimum one evening session included. We value building an inclusive, team culture to create a supportive environment for everyone, whilst all working towards a collective goal that is the Level Two certification. Unlike other training providers, our maximum group size is 6, meaning smaller groups and more individual attention (note that when joining the SBINZ certifications the max group size is 8).

This camp also includes three dinners per week, plus transfers to and from the local train station. The start and end dates specified above are the arrival and departure days (i.e. not on snow).
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Such a great feeling arriving home to our clubhouse after a big day

Ability Levels

This camp is aimed at Level One certified instructors from any English-speaking system. At the minimum, you should be linking turns confidently on blue and some black terrain. Read about our five-stage ability level here.

Inclusions

Coaching & Training: A total of 12 days of training at 5hrs per day (4 days pre training, 8 days on certifications).
Courses/Certifications: The SBINZ Level Two Teach and Ride modules are included in the cost of this camp (total 8 days long).
Lift Passes: A season pass to the resorts of Madarao and Tangram.
Accommodation: 15 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 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.

Note that all NZSIA/SBINZ course costs are included in the camp cost, except your membership. NZSIA's conditions or registration apply here, including the need to be a current NZSIA member and any decision to withdraw from the course. Attendance on this camp DOES NOT guarantee you the Level Two certifications. The SBINZ Level Two has an approximate pass rates of 65%. Your previous experience and level of dedication are both just as important as the quality training you receive on this camp.

Optional Add-ons

Level Two TEACH Camp
The week prior to this camp, we will be running a one-week long Level Two TEACH Camp, focused on building the teaching skills required for the SBINZ Level Two certification. If you are coming to the Level Two with no prior teaching experience, we highly recommend joining the one-week Level Two TEACH Camp also. If you have real life instructing experience already, this probably isn't necessary however it can still be very beneficial.

Accommodation & Transport

Accommodation is on a twin-share basis (with ensuite bathrooms), at the vibing CAMP3 Clubhouse Madarao (just 100m from the chairlifts of Madarao Mountain Resort), with daily breakfast and a welcome dinner on the first night. Check out CAMP3 Clubhouse Madarao here.

A VERY limited number of single occupancy rooms may be available at an additional cost of ¥‎5000 per night (¥75,000 for the duration of this camp). If you wish to reserve a single occupancy room, please indicate this in the comments box in the booking form below. Note that we cannot guarantee a single occupancy room until a few weeks before the camp begins.

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.