Camp Naru

Day 5 at Camp Naru was packed with excitement! White Out Night had us laughing and cheering during skits, while zip lining added a thrilling touch to the day. We also enjoyed some delicious Korean snacks, making it another unforgettable day at camp!

Day 3 at Camp Naru was a hit! From PJ Day shenanigans and Guess Who for juniors to Squid Game thrills for seniors, plus archery, zip lining, lake fun, and crafts—what a day!

It’s official, Camp Naru 2024 is finally here! All of the campers arrived yesterday and were assigned to their counselors and cabinmates. There is so much more planned for this week and we are so excited to see the campers make unforgettable friendships and memories throughout this week! 🏕️

🎉The countdown starts NOW!🎉

We are officially 1 WEEK OUT from camp!! This time next week, we will be in full swing of camp!😆

We are excited to see you all so soon!!🥳 Please be checking your inboxes for important camp reminders and information!

🤗See you all soon!!

🎬🌟 Special Guest Announcement! 🌟🎬

We are thrilled to welcome the incredible CS Lee to Camp Naru this year! 🎉

CS Lee, best known for his role as Vince Masuka on the hit TV series Dexter, is joining us as a special guest this summer!

CS Lee is an American actor and comedian who has been bringing unforgettable characters to life on screen for the past 20 years. Known for his in-depth roles and unwavering commitment to storytelling, he has made lasting impressions with his performances. You might recognize him from hit shows like Chuck, Fresh Off The Boat, and Nora From Queens. Most recently, he brought Avatar Roku to life in the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender and appeared as Master Kim Sun Yung in season six of Cobra Kai.

With a rich background in acting and a wealth of experience in the entertainment industry, CS Lee will be sharing his insights and stories with our campers. His journey from a Korean immigrant to a successful actor in Hollywood is truly inspiring, and we can’t wait for him to share his experiences and wisdom with all of you.

Join us with CS Lee at Camp Naru! It’s an incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry. 🎬🌟

🥳Camp Naru Enrolled Camper Meet and Greet🥳

Thank you to everyone who was able to come out to our meet and greet on Saturday! We had a great time doing human bingo and getting to know one another!🙌🏻

This event has only made us more excited to see you all in 2 weeks!!😊✌🏻

✨Special shout-out to all of our amazing staff who came out!! Camp truly would not function without you all!

Also, thank you to KCCNY, for allowing us to use your beautiful space for our event!

🥁🎶 Feel the Beat of Korean Traditional Rhythms! 🎶🥁

Get ready to immerse yourself in the powerful world of Samul-Nori (사물놀이), a vibrant Korean traditional percussion music genre that means “four objects play.” In this exciting elective, you’ll learn to play the Janggu and Buk (Korean Drums), Kkwaenggwari, and Jing, experiencing the rich cultural rhythms of Korea.

✨ Meet Your Instructor, Matthew Yi ✨ Matthew Yi has been playing Samul-Nori for 25 years in the Chicago area and is thrilled to bring his passion and expertise to our camp. A father of three, Matthew is excited to meet you all and share the energetic and captivating beats of traditional Korean music.

🌞🎨 Introducing Camp Naru’s elective - Arts and Crafts! 🌞🎨

We are thrilled to introduce our talented arts and crafts instructors for this summer!
Get ready to dive into the rich world of Korean traditional arts with two amazing experts.

✨ Meet Hannah ✨
Hannah returns this summer as an all week Arts and Crafts instructor! She will be guiding us through the beautiful art of Korean traditional calligraphy and the creation of Korean masks. Learn the elegance of brush strokes and the cultural significance behind each character and mask design. This is your chance to connect with Korean heritage in a unique and artistic way!

✨ Meet Julie ✨
Julie joined Camp Naru for the first time this summer. She will take us on a creative journey with Korean traditional accessories, Norigae, and small ceramic paintings. Discover the intricate techniques used to craft stunning accessories and beautifully designed ceramic patterns. These hands-on sessions will be perfect for anyone looking to explore new artistic skills and cultural crafts.

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Reaching out to our camp families and community members. We are currently recruiting for a nurse position with camp this summer. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please do not hesitate to connect with the director at [email protected].

Please share the opportunity with your friends and networks!

감사합니다. 좋은 하루 보내세요!

🌟 We are looking for Historians🔥

Join an extraordinary team shaping the future of Korean American youth at !
At Camp Naru, we don’t just create memories; we create moments that last a lifetime.

🌲About Camp Naru:
Explore the link in our bio or visit www.campnaru.org to discover the heart of our camp and the magic that happens when passion meets purpose.

📋 Application Details:
Ready to make a difference? Dive into the application process and become part of the family!
📧 Please email 📧 [email protected] for more details

🚀 Join the Adventure!
Embark on a summer filled with joy, laughter, and personal development. We can’t wait to welcome you to our tight-knit community! 🤝💫

🌟 Exciting News, Camp Naru Family! 🌟
We‘re thrilled to announce the expansion of our community programs beyond our winter and summer gatherings!

🚨Camp Naru Community Program Announcement🚨

🎬 Movie Screening and Pizza, screening “Happy Cleaners”
📍 at 53rd Street Library NYPL
⌚ May 17, 2024, Friday at 6pm

🍿 We’ll be screening ”Happy Cleaners,“ an award-winning film that celebrates immigrant survival, the Korean American experience, and the value of family. Stay tuned for insightful panel discussions and Q&A sessions with the film‘s producer, actor, and our Camp Naru staff. 🗣️✨

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening of cinema, connection, and inspiration! RSVP is coming soon!! 🎥🍕

📢 Important Announcement for Camp Naru Families

Just a friendly reminder that the deadline for all forms and payments is approaching on April 1, 2024.
Please take a moment to review the details outlined in our recent email, covering FORMS, PAYMENTS, and SCHOLARSHIP information.

Your camper's spot is not guaranteed beyond April 1st, as we currently have a waitlist of over 110 campers. If you have any inquiries or questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

What a great day to spend time together reconnecting, making new friendships, and ice skating! Thank you to all those who attended today’s community event - 100 plus individuals!

Wishing everyone a wonderful spring and can’t wait for a few more of these leading up to camp!

We're excited to announce our winter gathering event - a Sweet Sweet Reunion and New Family Welcome.

On January 6th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, we will be reserving a private space (Polar Lounge) next to the ice rink, where we will have a few sweet treats.

The event is open to all of our camp families and free to participate. We do ask that you help us keep track of your intentions to come by completing this reservation.

You can do so by visiting: tinyurl.com/naruwinter24

We look forward to seeing you there - if you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 New Counselor Applications are OPEN!🔥

Come join an incredible team that help to shape, impact, and influence Korean American youth through . At Camp Naru, we don't just create memories; we create moments that last a lifetime.

🌲About Camp Naru:
Explore the link in our bio or visit www.campnaru.org to discover the heart of our camp and the magic that happens when passion meets purpose.

📋 Application Details:
Ready to make a difference? Dive into the application process and become part of the family! Your journey starts here: www.campnaru.org/counselors

🌟 Counselors In Training Applications OPEN! 🔥

Join an extraordinary team shaping the future of Korean American youth at !
At Camp Naru, we don't just create memories; we create moments that last a lifetime.

🌲About Camp Naru:
Explore the link in our bio or visit www.campnaru.org to discover the heart of our camp and the magic that happens when passion meets purpose.

📋 Application Details:
Ready to make a difference? Dive into the application process and become part of the family! Your journey starts here: www.campnaru.org/counselors

🚀 Join the Adventure!
Embark on a summer filled with joy, laughter, and personal development. We can't wait to welcome you to our tight-knit community! 🤝💫

We're so excited to announce Camp Naru 2024 applications will be open and available starting November 15!

Please remember that each of our age cohorts - Green, Blue, Orange, and Red - have limited spaces. There may be instances where there is space in one cohort but not the other.

We strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you are seeking financial assistance, you are still required to apply and we ask that you do so before completing your scholarship application.

For questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at [email protected].

**Your camper must be turning 9 within the calendar year of 2024 - to be eligible for camp. Therefore, this application is available for those campers that were born in 2015 through 2008.

A glimpse into our guest showcase last night! We’re so grateful for all of the performers who came to share their talents and their stories. 🫶🏽

It’s halfway through the week and lots of new friendships have been made! We’ve gone zip-lining and climbing, and running and swimming. Last night, we had our Camp Naru carnival! 🎡🎟️🍬

Every morning after breakfast, we head to our activity rotations! Yesterday, we had LEAD class, pickle ball, Korean language, and the climbing wall. 🤩

Camp Naru 2023 has officially begun! Yesterday, all of the campers were assigned their counselors and cabinmates. We are so excited to see the friendships and memories that grow throughout the week ☀️

We’re super excited to be rolling out our age cohorts by Seoul subway lines.
- Green Line (8-10)
- Blue Line (11-12)
- Orange Line (13-14)
- Red Line (15-16)
Our cabin names align with a stop on that subway line.

Whose ready to hop on the train to Naru this summer?

Our last community program before camp. We are officially less than 50 days away from Naru 2023.

We invite all of our enrolled families to the camper meet and greet, Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Madison Sq. Park at 2:00 PM.

This will be a great opportunity for campers to meet their cabinmates, see friends from last year, or make new connections in time for Naru 2023.

We will be providing limited bites from Shake Shack but, if you prefer, you're encouraged to check out many of the local eatery options around the park too. Please plan to bring a picnic blanket and/or chairs for your family!

In addition, current staff members and leadership will be available to answer any questions you might have about camp - from A-Z.

We ask that you please register to allow us to prepare information for cabinmates, snacks, and games. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/naruMG23

Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.

Excited to share with you all that Brooke will be joining camp this year as our Korean fan dance instructors! We're super excited to have you!

Han G-in Brooke Newmaster [she/they] is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. G-in runs JangmiArts, a Korean traditional dance, drumming, music and arts program for Korean Adoptees, their children and families, and other Korean Americans. JangmiArts also provides additional outreach for the general Twin Cities community and promotes multiculturalism, LGBTQIA+ initiatives, and ongoing Anti Racism education resources. G-in is currently working on their second Korean dance & percussion + western orchestra collaboration piece.

See you soon!

Excited to share with you all that Chelsie is returning and that Jinhee will be joining camp this year as two of our Korean Language Arts instructors! We're super excited to have you!

Chelsie taught Korean at Camp Naru last summer and is excited to be coming back as one of the Korean Language instructors. She graduated with a BA in elementary education from Boston College and a MA in Teaching from the University of Southern California. She is currently a 3rd grade teacher at an elementary school in Harlem, NYC. She has worked with preschool to high school aged youth in many different settings including day and overnight camps and public, charter, private schools in urban and suburban settings. She has a strong passion for teaching and finds joy in creating and teaching fun and engaging lessons. She looks forward to making sure all campers find enjoyment in learning the Korean language!

Jinhee moved to New York City in 2021 from Seoul, South Korea. She has been an artist, craftsperson, drawing instructor, writer, gardener, and researcher. Now she is happy to be a Korean Language instructor and share interesting Korean cultures with campers.

See you soon!

Excited to share with you all that Jonathan and Bryant will be joining camp this year as two of our drum instructors! We're super excited to have you!

We’re Bryant and Jonathan, and we’re so excited to be teaching Korean drums at Camp Naru this year. We’ve both been playing the drums since high school, and would love to share this piece of Korean culture with you all. This year we will be introducing a few of the instruments typically played in samulnori, a genre of traditional Korean music, and will be teaching some of the base garaks, or rhythms, that lay the foundation for this type of music. We hope you can learn more about the Korean drums, its history, as well as a short piece during our time together.

See you soon!

Excited to share with you all that Lobel will be joining camp this year as one of our dance instructors! We're super excited to have you!

LoBel(Gyeun Jeong) was born in Seoul, Korea. She began dancing at the young age of five and became interested in jazz dance when she turned 12. After discovering popping at age 14, she started experimenting with all types of dance such as Tap, Contemporary, ballet, African, Jazz, Hip Hop, locking, house, etc. She moved to New York at 19 to further her dance career. Since then, she has been working professionally and traveling the world as a dance artist, instructor, competitor, and judge for a variety of events.

See you soon!

Excited to announce that we are having Hannah and her mother, who will be joining us as a special guest instructors for Camp Naru.

She is a Korean-American calligrapher, stationer, and illustrator from New York. She has been making handmade cards for the past ten years, and loves sewing, drawing, and painting. Her favorite medium is watercolor, but she loves learning new ways to create. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dog, Barley.

Looking forward to seeing you instruct at camp!