HipKids offers high-quality Music, Movement, and Art programming with a cool vibe to schools throughout Greater Boston!

HipKids

TYPE OF CAMP: Specialty Camps
GRADES: 3-5
WEEKS: Week 2 (6/29/26-7/2/26), Week 8 (8/10/26–8/14/26)

Karate Kidz: Martial Arts Moves for Life!

Gr. 3-5 (weeks 2 and 8)

Get ready for a high-energy week of kicks, confidence, teamwork, and FUN! Developed and taught by
Master Jesse Harding, 7th -degree black belt, this program blends martial arts, movement, games, and
mindfulness to build strength, focus, kindness, and self-control.

Classes Include: a perfect blend of skills and fun. Children learn and practice Martial Arts moves
including: stances, kicks, self-defense basics, partner drills, and focus pads. Children explore Movement
with Ninja obstacle courses, outdoor challenges, and Karate Tag. We practice Mindfulness: with child-
friendly yoga, breathing exercises, and mini-meditations for focus. Themed Fun: with noodle sword
adventures, arts & crafts, and character lessons.

Take Aways: each child receives their custom KarateKidz Workbook and their own noodle sword.

Unleash the power of the Shaolin Five Animals! Each day we explore a different “Animal Power” that
teaches life skills:
 Tiger–Strength & Courage with power stances and confidence games
 Leopard–Speed & Strategy, fast footwork and agility challenges.
 Crane–Balance & Peace, with mindfulness, breathing, and balance flows.
 Dragon–Wisdom & Imagination with creative movement and storytelling.
 Snake–Precision & Inner Power with Technique refinement, Flexibility, and Board-Break
Celebration.

KarateKidz empowers children with physical skills, emotional strength, and a positive mindset to
support lifelong success, building confidence, respect, and resilience.

KarateKidz is a fun camp perfectly blending martial arts, movement, and mindfulness. With exciting skills
and drills, children will learn practical self-defense concepts, and empowering life lessons to support
healthy bodies, focused minds, and strong character. Children will leave camp with more than just martial
arts moves—they’ll gain skills for life.

 

For more information about HipKids please visit their website

What to bring

Campers are required to wear sneakers and athletic/comfortable clothing. We are trying to use less plastic cups, please encourage your camper to bring a reusable water bottle. There will be water refill stations all over campus. Campers may also have time at our water play area throughout the week, please pack a bathing suit for the week. Summer@BB&N provides towels, so no need to bring your own!