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    <title>Edmonton Japanese Community Association upcoming events</title>
    <link>https://www.ejca.org/japanese-lessons</link>
    <description>Edmonton Japanese Community Association upcoming events</description>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:09:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Kon-nichiwa Japanese Discovery camp for Juniors 2026 (13 Jul 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://ejca.org/resources/Pictures/2026%20G3-6%20Nohongo%20kids%20summer%20camp%20ad.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-path-to-node="3" align="center"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="3"&gt;&lt;font&gt;Discover the Magic of Japan! Summer Camp for Gr 3–6&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-path-to-node="4"&gt;Looking for an extraordinary summer adventure for your child? Give them a rare opportunity to step into the captivating world of Japan right here in Edmonton!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-path-to-node="5"&gt;This immersive full-day camp is specially designed for students in &lt;strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="67"&gt;Grades 3 to 6&lt;/strong&gt; who have a keen interest in Japanese culture, language, and pop culture.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h4 data-path-to-node="6"&gt;✨ &lt;strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="2"&gt;Why Your Child Will Love This Camp:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Learn Japanese with Pokémon!&lt;/strong&gt; We make language learning incredibly fun! Campers will master basic Japanese phrases, greetings, and characters alongside their favorite Pokémon characters through games and interactive stories.&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Hands-On Cultural Discovery:&lt;/strong&gt; From traditional arts and crafts to modern culture, every day is packed with thrilling activities that bring the richness of Japan to life.&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;No Prior Experience Needed!&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="31"&gt;Absolute beginners are welcome.&lt;/strong&gt; We provide a friendly, supportive environment where children with zero Japanese background can thrive and build confidence.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h4 data-path-to-node="9"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="3"&gt;Camp Quick Facts:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Ages:&lt;/strong&gt; Grades 3 – 6&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Format:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="8"&gt;New for this year—Full-Day Camp! (9:30 AM – 4:00 PM)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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        &lt;p data-path-to-node="10,1,1,0,0"&gt;&lt;em data-path-to-node="10,1,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;More hours means more time for deep language immersion and hands-on fun!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; EJCA Centre (6750 88th Street, Edmonton)&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p data-path-to-node="11"&gt;Give your child a summer filled with new friendships, unforgettable memories, and a head start on a beautiful new language. Spaces are limited, and our cultural camps fill up quickly!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; July 13 - 17, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; 9:30am - 4 pm&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; EJCA Centre at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/19BhGQfGFRManm4WA"&gt;6750 88th Street, Edmonton&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-path-to-node="2,2,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="2,2,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Mineko Koto&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-path-to-node="2,3,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="2,3,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Target Age:&lt;/strong&gt; Children born between 2014 and 2017&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-path-to-node="2,5,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="2,5,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Capacity:&lt;/strong&gt; 16 campers max&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Costs:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;$330 &lt;em data-path-to-node="13,3,0" data-index-in-node="11"&gt;(Sibling Discount: 2nd child is $290)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;To attend the camp, EJCA membership&amp;nbsp;required!&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://ejca.org/become-a-member"&gt;Membership (ejca.org)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;Cancellation Policies:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;A full refund will be given if you cancel by&amp;nbsp;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;midnight&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;June 30 2026 due to personal reasons. No refunds will be given after that date.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;If the camp is cancelled by EJCA due to insufficient number of participants or for any other reason, a full refund will be given.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration Deadline:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;July 6, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;If you have any questions or inquiries, please email us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:lessons@ejca.org"&gt;lessons@ejca.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>2026 Teens Summer Camp - Japanese Language and Culture (17 Aug 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img src="https://ejca.org/resources/Pictures/2026%20Teens%20summer%20camp%20ad%20A.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center" style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://ejca.org/Content/ArtText/19251.png?text=2026%20Teens%20Summer%20Camp&amp;amp;style=Eagle&amp;amp;styleGroup=300&amp;amp;tc1=FF9966&amp;amp;tc2=CC0000&amp;amp;sc1=333333&amp;amp;sc2=333333&amp;amp;shc1=666666&amp;amp;fn=Accidental%20Presidency&amp;amp;fs=30&amp;amp;sid=7705226041845093" title="2026 Teens Summer Camp" alt="2026 Teens Summer Camp" border="0" id="" class="artText" name=""&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-path-to-node="2" style="line-height: 23px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#1F1F1F" face="Google Sans, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="3"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif"&gt;Teen Summer Camp: Japanese Language, Culture &amp;amp; The Ultimate Ramen Week!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-path-to-node="3" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;Looking for an extraordinary summer experience that combines culture, language, and amazing food? The Edmonton Japanese Community Association (EJCA) is thrilled to welcome teenagers to our highly anticipated, week-long Japanese Summer Camp!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-path-to-node="4" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;Our camp is specifically designed for teens who want to dive into the vibrant world of Japan through high-energy, hands-on activities. It’s not just a language class—it’s a memorable summer adventure where campers make lifelong friends and discover the rich traditions of Japan.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h4 data-path-to-node="5" style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#1F1F1F" face="Google Sans, sans-serif"&gt;✨ &lt;strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="2"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif"&gt;2026 Special Theme: The Ultimate Ramen Experience!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

&lt;p data-path-to-node="6" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;Ramen is a global favorite, and this year, we are taking it to the next level. &lt;strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="79"&gt;Campers will learn to make different styles and flavors of authentic ramen every single day!&lt;/strong&gt; From crafting the perfect broth to understanding regional varieties, your teen will become a true ramen connoisseur.&lt;/p&gt;

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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="7,0,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Bonus :&lt;/strong&gt; By the end of the week, your will have the skills and confidence to &lt;strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="92"&gt;recreate these delicious, authentic ramen bowls at home for the whole family to enjoy!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h4 data-path-to-node="8" style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#1F1F1F" face="Google Sans, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="3"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif"&gt;Camp Highlights Include:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="9,0,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Daily Culinary Workshops:&lt;/strong&gt; Cooking and tasting various flavors of Ramen!&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="9,1,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Martial Arts:&lt;/strong&gt; Feel the energy and discipline with a traditional &lt;strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="64"&gt;Karate&lt;/strong&gt; session.&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="9,2,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Traditional Arts:&lt;/strong&gt; Discover the elegance of &lt;strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="43"&gt;Ikebana&lt;/strong&gt; (Flower Arranging) and the tranquility of a &lt;strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="95"&gt;Japanese Tea Ceremony&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="9,3,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="9,3,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Fun Language Lessons:&lt;/strong&gt; Learn practical Japanese through immersive games, stories, and collaborative group activities.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p data-path-to-node="10" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="10" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;No prior Japanese experience is needed—just curiosity and enthusiasm!&lt;/strong&gt; Whether your teen is an absolute beginner or already an anime/culture fan, this camp will be the highlight of their summer.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h4 data-path-to-node="12" style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#1F1F1F" face="Google Sans, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="12" data-index-in-node="3"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif"&gt;Camp Details:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="13,0,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Date:&lt;/strong&gt; August 17 – August 21, 2026&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="13,1,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="13,2,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="13,2,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; EJCA Centre &lt;a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/2XCvDkNHgbwYs49R7" target="_blank"&gt;(6750 88th Street, Edmonton)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="2,2,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="2,2,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Mineko Koto&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="2,2,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="2,5,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Capacity:&lt;/strong&gt; 16 campers max&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="2,2,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="2,3,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Target Age:&lt;/strong&gt; Children born between 2008 and 2013&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="13,3,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="13,3,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $330 &lt;em data-path-to-node="13,3,0" data-index-in-node="11"&gt;(Sibling Discount: 2nd child is $290)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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        &lt;p data-path-to-node="13,3,1,0,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;em data-path-to-node="13,3,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Note: EJCA membership is required to participate. &lt;a href="https://ejca.org/become-a-member"&gt;&lt;font color="#0B57D0"&gt;Get Membership Here&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h4 data-path-to-node="14" style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#1F1F1F" face="Google Sans, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="14" data-index-in-node="3"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif"&gt;Important Information:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="15,0,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="15,0,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Registration Deadline:&lt;/strong&gt; August 10, 2026&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p data-path-to-node="15,1,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="15,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Cancellation Policy:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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        &lt;p data-path-to-node="15,1,1,0,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;Full refund for personal cancellations made by midnight on &lt;strong data-path-to-node="15,1,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="59"&gt;July 28, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;. No refunds after this date.&lt;/p&gt;
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        &lt;p data-path-to-node="15,1,1,1,0" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;Full refund will be provided if the camp is cancelled by EJCA due to insufficient registration or other unforeseen reasons.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p data-path-to-node="16" style="line-height: 21px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="16" data-index-in-node="3"&gt;Spaces fill up incredibly fast for this popular week!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Noto Sans JP"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more information, please click&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://ejca.org/Japanese-Summer-Camp-for-Teens" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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