A martial arts summer camp suits a child who likes to stay active, can follow an instructor along with a group, and is curious about a martial art. At Chung TKD in New Hyde Park, summer camp runs on weekdays for six weeks each summer, and the school's black-belt instructors run it. If your child has never tried Tae Kwon Do, Chung TKD's two free trial classes let you both see how they take to it first.
Chung TKD teaches Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art, to children ages 2 to 13, in three programs by age: Pee-Wee, Children and Youth. Grandmaster Howard Chung, 9th Dan, has taught Tae Kwon Do since 1970 and opened the school in 1984. This guide is by Master Chris J. Chung, 5th-degree black belt.
What is a martial arts summer camp?
It is a summer camp run by a martial arts school. Chung TKD runs its own summer camp, and the school also runs camps in winter and spring.
Is my child ready for a martial arts summer camp?
Your child is likely ready if you can answer yes to most of these five questions.
- Does your child like to run, jump and stay on the move?
- Can your child follow an instructor's directions along with a group of other kids?
- Is your child comfortable spending the day away from you?
- Is your child curious about Tae Kwon Do, or already enjoying classes?
- Would a weekday camp over the summer fit your family's plans?
If most answers are no for now, camp can wait for another summer, and the two free trial classes are a way to start Tae Kwon Do in the meantime. For a younger child, our guide to whether a 3-year-old is ready for Tae Kwon Do can help you decide where to begin.
How long does summer camp run?
Summer camp runs for six weeks each summer, on weekdays. Our summer camp page has the hours, and you can ask about camp weeks and cost from there.
Who runs summer camp at Chung TKD?
The school's black-belt instructors run summer camp.
What about Tae Kwon Do classes?
Classes are where children move up through the belts at Chung TKD, and self-defense is part of class. Children earn a stripe for each class in which they review their curriculum, and below brown belt, they test for a new belt when their instructors say they are ready. Our guides to how stripes work and the belt colors in order explain the path, and our guide to practicing Tae Kwon Do at home has ideas for between classes.
Is a karate summer camp the same as a Tae Kwon Do summer camp?
No. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art, and Chung TKD teaches Tae Kwon Do, not karate. Our guide to Tae Kwon Do vs karate compares the two for a child.
Where is Chung TKD?
Chung TKD is at 1527 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040.
How do we get started?
If your child is new to Tae Kwon Do, start with the two free trial classes. A parent or guardian stays for both, and kids wear something comfortable, sweats or shorts. Book a free class online. Our guides to a first Tae Kwon Do class and whether parents can watch a class cover the first visit. For summer camp, ask the school through our summer camp page.
Questions parents ask
How long is summer camp at Chung TKD?
Six weeks each summer, on weekdays.
Who runs summer camp at Chung TKD?
The school's black-belt instructors.
Does Chung TKD run other camps?
Yes. Besides summer camp, the school runs camps in winter and spring.
Does Chung TKD teach karate?
No. Chung TKD teaches Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art, to children ages 2 to 13.
Can my child try a Tae Kwon Do class first?
Yes. Every new family at Chung TKD starts with two free trial classes, and a parent or guardian stays for both.