Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba

2025 Summer Camp

Saturday, July 26 — Thursdsay, July 31, 2025

Ueshiba Moriteru Sensei Aikido Doshu

Osawa Hayato Sensei
USAF Technical Committee and Instructors
Terumasa Hino Sensei

Seaview Hotel, a Dolce by Wyndham, Galloway, NJ 08205

60th anniversary of Yamada Sensei at the NY Aikikai!

  • Friday, July 25 — Arrivals, no group meals
    Saturday,July 26 — First full day of classes, 1st half of week begins, 1st day of meals starting with breakfast. Welcome BBQ sponsored by NY Aikikai
    Sunday,July 27 — Full day of classes
    Monday, July 28 — Full day of classes, 1st half of week closes
    Tuesday, July 29 — 2nd half of week begins, classes and dan tests
    Wednesday,July 30 — Full day of classes
    Thursday, July 31 — Full day of classes. Doshu teaches. Banquet. Camp ends.
    Friday, August 1 — Departure. No group meals

    At this time, we are not releasing day passes for classes on Thursday, July 31, the day Doshu teaches. Closer to camp, we will make day passes available.

  • Meals packages include breakfasts and dinners in a private dining room from Saturday (7/26) through Thursday (7/31). Grab and go lunches will be available for purchase.Meal plans aren’t available for those purchasing day passes.

    There are a limited number of meal packages, available for purchase on a first come, first serve basis. If you do not choose a meal package there is food for purchase in the public dining room and bar area.

    Saturday night BBQ is hosted by the NY Aikikai student body for those who have purchased meal tickets. Additional tickets might be available closer to the day for those not staying at the hotel. Seating is limited.

    Thursday night is the banquet with Doshu and Osawa Sensei. Tickets for the banquet are only available for those staying at the Seaview Hotel, if you choose aikido+meals. Seating is limited to the first 350 registrants.

  • Do not call the hotel directly to make changes to your hotel reservation. Either use the link sent post-reservation to make changes, or email us so that we can make changes on your behalf. Calling the hotel will only lead to confusion.

    Friday — $219 pre-tax or $251.04 post-tax per room
    Saturday — $289 pre-tax or $331.28 post-tax per room
    Sunday through Thursday — $155 pre-tax or $177.68 post-tax per room

    In addition, a one-time $6.50 per person will be added to your stay to for the bell staff, valet staff, and doorman.

    A link for hotel reservations will be sent to you after you register, in your confirmation email. Hotel prices are significantly discounted from market rate and we have limited rooms on a first come, first serve basis. There are no longer any king rooms available.

    Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will forfeit one night's room and tax.

    Room rates include complimentary Wifi access, onsite self-parking, in-room coffee, in-room refrigerator, use of fitness center, swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts.

    Valet parking is available for a fee.

    Rollaway beds are available at a rate of $15 per night based on availability.

    Laundry service is available at the following rates: top and bottom gi for $13, top only for $9, bottom only for $6.

    Pets under 50 lbs can stay for an additional price of $50 per stay.

  • If flying, we recommend coming to Newark or Philadelphia and renting a car. There is also a small airport in Atlantic City that is about a $40 Uber ride.

    Greyhound also goes to Atlantic City. You can then get an Uber from there to the hotel for about $40.

    Closer to camp we will have a ride sign-up from the dojo in Manhattan.

  • Early bird registration is in effect until April 15, 2025.

    For those staying at the Seaview, the registration deadline is June 22, 2025. For those not staying at the Seaview, July 16, 2025 is the deadline.

    Day passes will be available onsite for Saturday through Wednesday. Day passes for Thursday will be available at a future date.

    Registration cancellations before June 15 will be issued at 100% minus $50. Registration cancellations after June 16 will be issued at 100% minus $100. There are no refunds after July 14. Please contact us directly to request a cancellation.