by Aozora Community
Photo: aozoracommunity.org
This Brooklyn nonprofit offers Japanese immersion for young children, including a fully Japanese preschool and a Saturday pre-K class. School-age kids attend Aozora Academy one day a week for three hours of Japanese language and culture, and seasonal day camps run during school breaks.
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| Monday | 8:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 1 PM |
| Sunday | — |
Second site at 238 St Marks Ave; summer camp ages 3-9
Tuition-based; contact for rates
Open Mon–Sat. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 2–14.
Tuition-based; contact for rates
Monday: 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM–6 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM–6 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM–6 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM–6 PM · Saturday: 9 AM–1 PM. Second site at 238 St Marks Ave; summer camp ages 3-9
535 Clinton Avenue, 11238, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
Yes. Aozora Community Japanese Programs is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Aozora Community: aozoracommunity.org.
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