This two week intensive training camp is specifically aimed at developing the riding skills and knowledge required for the SBINZ Level THREE certification.
It is a riding-focused camp, which also builds knowledge, understanding and analysis skills. Some of the SBINZ L3 teaching methodology will also be touched on during the camp.
Unlike other training providers, our maximum group size is 6, meaning smaller groups and more individual attention.
From the trip description by CAMP3 Snowboarding
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your instructor
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: With your instructor
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 10 days on snow with staff
- CourseA total of 10 days of training at 5hrs per day with CAMP3’s top-level coaches (who are current SBINZ L3 Examiners).
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- SBINZ Level Two certified instructors.
- Level Two instructors from other systems must contact CAMP3; eligibility is not guaranteed.
- All-mountain riding at Madarao and Tangram, plus two day trips to neighbouring resorts such as Nozawa, X-Jam or Myoko.
- Freeride, freestyle, carving and versatility on steeps, bumps, gullies, trees and park terrain.
- Build Level Three movement patterns
- Improve overall board performance
- Develop turn type variations in a wide selection of tasks and terrain
- Improve versatility when combining freestyle, freeride and carve
- Improve park riding utilising core freestyle concepts
- Improve carving skills both forwards and switch
- Improve freeriding technique in variable snow conditions
- Develop analysis skills based on your own riding
- Develop more self awareness relevant to own level of performance
- Understand the SBINZ Level Three overall concepts in more detail
- Sport
- Snowboard
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Adults only
- Yes
- Max group size
- 6 guests
From the trip description by CAMP3 Snowboarding
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals · partly
- Lesson
- Transfers
- Coaching & Training
- A total of 10 days of training at 5hrs per day.
- Lift Passes
- Madarao / Tangram season pass, plus 2 days at other resorts for day trips away.
- Accommodation
- 13 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 movies, board games, beers and banter with the crew!
Not included
- Not included: flights, train travel to Iiyama, insurance (must cover off-piste and park riding) and your snowboard equipment.
- Lunch is not listed among the included meals.
Where you stay
Accommodation is based on twin-share rooms with ensuite bathrooms at the vibing CAMP3 Clubhouse Madarao, located just 100m from the chairlifts of Madarao Mountain Resort (almost slope side!). Guests enjoy daily breakfast, with lots of healthy choices, a welcome dinner on the first evening, plus additional communal dinner nights throughout the camp experience.
A limited number of single occupancy rooms are available at an additional cost of ¥5,000 per night. If you wish to reserve a single occupancy room, please indicate this in the comments box in the booking form below.
Getting there
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.
Not included: flights, train travel to Iiyama.
From the trip description by CAMP3 Snowboarding
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Dates and prices
- Feb 27 – Mar 12, 20272026/27 · 14 days · 13 nights555,000 JPYCamp cost ¥555,000. Covers 10 days coaching, 13 night stay, a Madarao/Tangram season pass plus 2 days at other resorts, daily breakfast and 6 evening meals. A $45 NZD membership fee is added to the first camp you join in the calendar year. (¥5,000 for Japan camps.)LimitedChoose these datesBook on company website
Waitlist: 6 space(s) available. Membership fee sources conflict; Powderscape shows the lower NZD $45 amount. Confirm the applicable fee with CAMP3.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 15, 2026.
Good to know
You must be signed up as a member to book on a camp. Members must be over 18 (most members are in the 25-45 range), have done at least 10 days on a snowboard and must be stoked on progressing their riding.
If it's the first camp of the year, this will include a $55 membership fee (or ¥5,000 if you're paying for a Japan camp).
All camps need a minimum of three people per group to run, with a maximum six per group.
A limited number of single occupancy rooms are available at an additional cost of ¥5,000 per night.
Note that all members joining camps for the first time in a season are required to fill out two forms; a liability waiver form and an individual details form.
Any cancellation for a confirmed booking that is MORE THAN 4 weeks prior to the first day of the Product commencing will receive a full refund, less a 10% administration fee. Any cancellation for a confirmed booking that is WITHIN 4 weeks of the first day of the Product commencing will receive no refund.
It is possible to rent boards and bindings locally in either Wanaka (NZ) or Madarao (Japan). We have a small fleet of Jones Snowboards available at Clubhouse Madarao in Japan, available free of charge for members on camps to test out for a day.
From the trip description by CAMP3 Snowboarding
