Spring into Adventure at CGK Spring School
for Elementary Students!
March 17 - April 4, 2025 | 14 Exciting Days
Join us for a fun-filled spring break with activities like Art Day, exciting bus trips, and more!
Spark your creativity, explore new ideas, and express yourself while making unforgettable memories.
Choose your favorite programs and participate in as little as one day!
Don't miss your chance to make this spring break one to remember!
CGK International School is an international school with two campuses in Naka-ku, Yokohama, with more than 230 students.
Since its opening, CGK has emphasized inquiry-based learning and is IB PYP World School in our preschool and elementary school.
In this Spring School, students will engage in a variety of fun and educational activities while nurturing their ability of self-expression, critical thinking skills, and spirit of inquiry.
Please join the CGK program with CGK students.
Details of CGK Spring School
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Age
New Grade 1 to 6 Students
*Required to have experience of English learning.
*We assume that students have a basic level of conversational English. If you have any questions or uncertainties, please consult with us in advance.Dates
March 17 - April 4, 2025 (14 Days)
*You can apply on a daily basis. Please select as many days as you like.
*Will close as soon as it reaches capacity.Location
CGK International School - Kannai Campus
(2-25-2 Minaminakadori, Naka-ku, Yokohama)Regular Course
10:00am - 2:00pm (CGK Students 7,700 yen (Including Tax), Regular Students 8,800 yen (Including Tax))
*Please enter after 10:00am and leave by 2:00pm
*For CGK Afterschool students, afternoon lessons will be available on the same days as their regular afterschool days, so students can stay until 7pm by applying for Regular Course at no extra charge after 2:00pm.Field Trip
10:00am - 4:00pm (CGK Students 12,100 yen (Including Tax), Regular Students 13,200 yen (Including Tax))
*Fees include entrance fee, bus fee, etc.
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Morning Extended Care
From 9:00 to 10:00am or from 9:30 to 10:00am
550 yen/30 minutes (Including Tax)Phone
What to Bring
Backpack, Lunch, Water bottle, Indoor shoes (Not required on train field trip days), Suica/Pasmo (required on train field trip days)
*It is also possible to order lunch if desired (excluding field trip days). 1 meal: 864 yen (Including tax)
*Lunch orders must be received one week before scheduled attendance.Limit Number of Students a Day
[Regular Course & Field Trip by Train] Approximately 45 students
[Field Trip by School Bus] Approximately 32 studentsHow to Apply
We accept applications through our LINE account. While you can still apply using the old form, registering via LINE allows you to receive daily photos of the lessons.
2025 CGK Spring School
Program Calendar
| March 17(Mon) | Athletic Tsukushino - Field Trip by School Bus |
Engage in physical challenges while having fun with their friends in English.
There are a variety of fun physical activities that students can try throughout the day and a lunch break where they can catch their breath. In the case of rain we will do activities at CGK. *We will take the CGK bus from CGK. Please make sure to bring lunch and something to drink. Students will be engaged in physical activity so please feel free to pack a change of clothes if desired. |
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| March 18(Tue) | Art Day |
Learn about various forms of art and expression.
Students work individually or with a partner to create a unique piece of art they can share with the class. *Students will be working with art materials so please feel free to pack a change of clothes if desired. |
| March 19(Wed) | Story Day |
Explore how stories are structured and create an original story.
Students can share their ideas about what the key foundations of a good story are and using what they learn they can create their own original short story using any medium they wish. |
| March 21(Fri) | Egg Drop |
Work together to protect an egg!
Students must design and create a device that will protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a height. *There is a chance students will get a little messy. |
| March 24(Mon) | Cardboard Arcade |
Create original games that everyone can enjoy using various classroom supplies.
Students will use their imagination and creativity to create games out of classroom materials that everyone can enjoy. |
| March 25(Tue) | Batik Art Day |
Learn about, and create original art, using the Batik art style.
Batik art is a traditional method of dyeing fabric, originating from South East Asia, where designs are applied using hot wax to resist dye. The process creates patterns and vibrant colors, often featuring natural or cultural motifs, and is widely celebrated for its craftsmanship and beauty. Using paints, hot glue, and fabrics, students will have the chance to work in pairs or groups to design their own patterns on shirts. |
| March 26(Wed) | Park Day! - Field Trip by School Bus |
Enjoy a picnic and active day out at the Children's Nature Park.
Enjoy an active day playing at the park talking with friends in English. In the case of rain we will do activities at CGK. *We will take the CGK bus from CGK. Please make sure to bring lunch and something to drink. Students will be engaged in physical activity so please feel free to pack a change of clothes if desired. |
| March 27(Thu) | Bridge Battle |
Work together to build a bridge that can span a gap and withstand some weight.
Working in groups students will discuss and research ways they can build a bridge that spans a gap between two tables. Groups are free to choose a building style and material that works for them. During presentation time the bridges will be subjected to various stresses to see how they hold up and who made the strongest bridge. |
| March 28(Fri) | Movie Day |
Learn about important aspects of telling a story through video.
Students will discuss what aspects they think are important to tell a story through a video format. Using what they have learned they will work in groups to create their own short movies that they can share with the class during presentation time. |
| March 31(Mon) | Asobimare - Field Trip by Train |
Enjoy a fun filled day at Asobimare.
New students and old friends can bond while playing in English at the super fun indoor play center Asobimare. *We will be taking the train. Please make sure your SUICA/PASMO is charged and meet at Yokohama Station North Gate. We will come back to CGK Kannai campus together. |
| April 1(Tue) | Marble Run |
Work together to create an original marble run.
Through looking at examples, discussing ideas, and researching as a group, students will create their own original marble runs and share their results with the class. |
| April 2(Wed) | Tower Battle |
Build a tower ready for battle!
Working in groups students will discuss and research ways they can build a tower to a required height using classroom materials. Once their towers are ready and students have presented what they have done, groups will work on building projectiles that can be used to take down the opposition towers in a medieval style fight! |
| April 3(Thu) | Sea Paradise - Field Trip by School Bus |
Enjoy a day out at Sea Paradise
Students will have the opportunity to learn about various different sea animals, watch various performances, and enjoy a giant wooden 3D cube maze. *We will take the CGK bus from CGK. Please make sure to bring lunch and something to drink. |
| April 4(Fri) | How Things Fly |
Discover the physics behind how things fly and make your own flying machine.
Through discussion, research, and looking at examples, students will attempt to create their own flying machines and share them with the class. |
| March 17(Mon) |
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| Athletic Tsukushino - Field Trip by School Bus |
Engage in physical challenges while having fun with their friends in English.There are a variety of fun physical activities that students can try throughout the day and a lunch break where they can catch their breath. In the case of rain we will do activities at CGK. *We will take the CGK bus from CGK. Please make sure to bring lunch and something to drink. Students will be engaged in physical activity so please feel free to pack a change of clothes if desired.
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| March 18(Tue) |
| Art Day |
Learn about various forms of art and expression.Students work individually or with a partner to create a unique piece of art they can share with the class. *Students will be working with art materials so please feel free to pack a change of clothes if desired.
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| March 19(Wed) |
| Story Day |
Explore how stories are structured and create an original story.Students can share their ideas about what the key foundations of a good story are and using what they learn they can create their own original short story using any medium they wish.
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| March 21(Fri) |
| Egg Drop |
Work together to protect an egg!Students must design and create a device that will protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a height. *There is a chance students will get a little messy.
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| March 24(Mon) |
| Cardboard Arcade |
Create original games that everyone can enjoy using various classroom supplies.Students will use their imagination and creativity to create games out of classroom materials that everyone can enjoy.
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| March 25(Tue) |
| Batik Art Day |
Learn about, and create original art, using the Batik art style.Batik art is a traditional method of dyeing fabric, originating from South East Asia, where designs are applied using hot wax to resist dye. The process creates patterns and vibrant colors, often featuring natural or cultural motifs, and is widely celebrated for its craftsmanship and beauty. Using paints, hot glue, and fabrics, students will have the chance to work in pairs or groups to design their own patterns on shirts.
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| March 26(Wed) |
| Park Day! - Field Trip by School Bus |
Enjoy a picnic and active day out at the Children's Nature Park.Enjoy an active day playing at the park talking with friends in English. In the case of rain we will do activities at CGK. *We will take the CGK bus from CGK. Please make sure to bring lunch and something to drink. Students will be engaged in physical activity so please feel free to pack a change of clothes if desired.
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| March 27(Thu) |
| Bridge Battle |
Work together to build a bridge that can span a gap and withstand some weight.Working in groups students will discuss and research ways they can build a bridge that spans a gap between two tables. Groups are free to choose a building style and material that works for them. During presentation time the bridges will be subjected to various stresses to see how they hold up and who made the strongest bridge.
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| March 28(Fri) |
| Movie Day |
Learn about important aspects of telling a story through video.Students will discuss what aspects they think are important to tell a story through a video format. Using what they have learned they will work in groups to create their own short movies that they can share with the class during presentation time.
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| March 31(Mon) |
| Asobimare - Field Trip by Train |
Enjoy a fun filled day at Asobimare.New students and old friends can bond while playing in English at the super fun indoor play center Asobimare. *We will be taking the train. Please make sure your SUICA/PASMO is charged and meet at Yokohama Station North Gate. We will come back to CGK Kannai campus together.
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| April 1(Tue) |
| Marble Run |
Work together to create an original marble run.Through looking at examples, discussing ideas, and researching as a group, students will create their own original marble runs and share their results with the class.
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| April 2(Wed) |
| Tower Battle |
Build a tower ready for battle!Working in groups students will discuss and research ways they can build a tower to a required height using classroom materials. Once their towers are ready and students have presented what they have done, groups will work on building projectiles that can be used to take down the opposition towers in a medieval style fight!
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| April 3(Thu) |
| Sea Paradise - Field Trip by School Bus |
Enjoy a day out at Sea ParadiseStudents will have the opportunity to learn about various different sea animals, watch various performances, and enjoy a giant wooden 3D cube maze. *We will take the CGK bus from CGK. Please make sure to bring lunch and something to drink.
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| April 4(Fri) |
| How Things Fly |
Discover the physics behind how things fly and make your own flying machine.Through discussion, research, and looking at examples, students will attempt to create their own flying machines and share them with the class.
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Click here to contact us from the old form or phone.
Registering via LINE allows you to receive daily photos of the lessons.
FAQ
- Do you provide bus transportation?
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No, we do not. We ask that parents/guardians drop off and pick up their children, or the children commute to the school on their own.
- Are school lunches provided?
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Yes, you can bring your own lunch or order a lunch on regular course days. Please bring your own on field trip days.
- Can I visit the school before I apply?
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Yes. You are welcome to observe an actual afterschool classes. Please feel free to contact us.
- Is it possible to extend the hours of care?
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Pre-extended care (from 9:00 or 9:30am) is available. No extended care after the end of Seasonal School (2:00pm for regular course days and 4:00pm for field trip days) is available.
- Can I apply by the day?
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Yes. Seasonal School is available on a per day basis.
- Is there a maximum capacity?
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Yes. Regular course (approx. 45 students/day), field trip days (approx. 32 students/day).
- Can I find out about my child's lessons after they participate?
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We will share photos of how the day went through LINE. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about your child's experience.
Apply for Seasonal School
We accept applications through our LINE account. While you can still apply using the old form,
registering via LINE allows you to receive daily photos of the lessons.
Click here to contact us from the old form or phone.