This year’s summer camp kicks off on the 5th of July and lasts until the 10th of July 2025. This year, like every year, there will be kyu- and dan-gradings, good food, good company and good training. ✨ Share this event with your friends! 🥰
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What to expect at NAF Summer Camp 2025
Pack your gi and get ready for an inspiring week at the Norwegian Aikido Federation Summer Camp 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills, meet fellow practitioners, and enjoy a vibrant sense of community. 
WHEN: Saturday, July 5th – Thursday, July 10th, 2025
WHERE: Hadeland folkehøgskole, Augedalsvegen 15, 2760 Brandbu
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Here’s what’s in store during camp:
Dedicated training sessions
Daily practices led by experienced and competent trainers. Whether you’re a newcomer or have years of experience, the sessions are crafted to challenge and support all skill levels.
Check out the schedule in the picture below
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Presentation of the trainers
In the order they appear in the program (Main instructors are presented on the poster)
Tor Anton Gaarder 4th dan Shidoin, member of the Norwegian Aikido Federation’s technical committee (TK). Tor Anton is the head instructor and co-founder of Sentrum Aikido Club, Oslo. Tor Anton has trained aikido since 1993, has led training and instructed since 1995. He has constantly been looking for what “works” within the framework of aikido and what works in everyday life, the soft in the hard and the hard in the soft. For many years he has trained with as many different instructors as he could, in order to gain insight into what is common, and not what is different, among aikido’s many different masters.
Lars Lomell 5th dan Shidoin, member of TK. Lars started Aikido in 1986 and trained in parallel in OSI Aikido and Sunyata aikido. He eventually joined Tenshinkan Aikido and is today the leader and technical manager of the club. He finds inspiration in philosophical and practical disciplines. Among others, Zen, Buddhism and Chi Kung, Daito ryu aiki jutsu, Kashimashin ryu and various traditions that deal with the interaction between body and mind. Lars follows and trains according to principles and teachings from, among others; Morihei Ueshiba, Suganuma sensei, Bjørn Eirik Olsen sensei, Inaba sensei, Yamaguchi sensei, Paul Smith sensei, Tasaka sensei, Sagawa sensei, Lawrence Barrishsensei, Akuzawa sensei, Rob John and more. Lars has a background in Judo and began his Budo journey in Moss judo as early as 1977. Some of what Lars is interested in within aikido is AIKI, aiki age, kimusubi. I am very interested in how acceptance and forgiveness can be useful processes in understanding Aikido.
Geirr Cranner 4th dan Shidoin, member of TK. Geirr started training Aikido in Bergen 1995 when he worked in the navy, in 1996 he trained for a short period at OSI before starting to train at Tenshinkan Aikido. He started instructing already as 4 kyu and has been instructing since. All grades have been taken as a member of Tenshinkan. After 4 dan Geirr took over as head instructor at Romerike Aikido when Vebjørn and Kine retired from Aikido.
Håkon Fyhn 3rd dan Fukushidoin, member of TK. Håkon is the head instructor at Tekisuikian, NTNU Aikido in Trondheim. Håkon is a globe-trotter and has trained aikido since 1992 in Trondheim, Oslo, Canterbury and Fukuoka. In his training, he often emphasizes developing the ability to listen to the partner without losing himself, and being able to have a good mood without losing concentration.
Jacqueline von Arb, 4th dan Fukushidoin, member of TK. Jacqueline is the head instructor and one of the founders of Stavanger Jushinkan Aikido. Jacqueline trains a lot both in her own dojo, at many seminars and has trained a lot in the past year with Ariga Sensei and Endo Shihan, in addition to participating in the IAF summit in Tokyo as a representative for Norway and NAF. She works for inclusion and diversity in aikido, and is active in the IAF’s ‘working groups’ for both gender, disability and for youth in Europe. She is also known on social media as “Aikimama” and uses that platform actively to promote Aikido in Norway and internationally.
Accommodation and meals included
Choose from a range of options to suit your budget—from rooms with private bathrooms to classroom stays. All accommodation types include hearty meals to keep you fueled for the day. 
Plenty of discounts
- International visitors: An all-in-one package for NOK 3,500 covers training, meals, and accommodation in a classroom.
- Family discounts: 50% off accommodation for kids aged 3–12 sharing a room with their parents, and under-3s stay free.
- Youth and seniors: Save 25% on training fees.
Facility updates underway
Some renovations will be taking place during the camp, but rest assured, they won’t affect your stay. Look forward to upgraded facilities in the future!
Highlight of the week — Wednesday banquet
Share a meal, swap stories, and enjoy downtime in great company. 
Annual general assembly
The annual general assembly will be held on Sunday, 6 July at 13:00 in the A-room at the school, and all NAF members are invited to attend.
Community spirit
We help keep things running smoothly by pitching in with light kitchen duties. It’s a simple way to contribute and get to know others! 
Capture the moments
Photos will be taken during camp, and we encourage everyone to respect privacy when sharing on social media.
Transportation
In short
- By Plane: to Oslo Gardermoen, then at least 2 hours to Brandbu
- Train via Oslo S to Gran Station, then bus 126 to Brandbu Bus Station
- Or Flybuss to Lunner Rådhus (Town Hall) (NB: does not run on Saturdays and Sundays!) (30 min, NOK 170), then buss to Brandbu skysstasjon nr 112, 126 or 103 (30-40 min, NOK 36)
- By train: to Gran Station, then bus 126 to Brandbu Bus Station
More options may be found via Google Maps (note that tickets for trains and buses often have to be purchased separately from different companies’ websites).
For questions reach out to us at 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗿@𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗼.𝗻𝗼.
Looking forward to seeing you at camp! 
Detailed travel guide
Tips for various transportation options, discounts for students and seniors, and how to request assistance if needed.
Travel Options from Oslo Airport (Gardermoen)
Alternative 1 (Fastest Option – 1hr 47min)
Step 1: Flybuss Ringerike – Gardermoen
- Take the bus from Oslo Airport to Sand.
- Duration: ~1 hour
- Company: Askeladden Reiser
- Price: NOK 350 (buy tickets onboard via card/cash).
- Note: This service has limited departures (not hourly)
- More info https://askeladden.net/flybuss/
Step 2: Bus 112 Brandbu via Mohagen
- Take this bus from Sand to Brandbu skysstasjon.
- Duration: ~35 minutes
- Company: Innlandstrafikk
- Price: NOK 39 (purchase via Entur or Ruter).
- More info https://innlandstrafikk.no/
Step 3: Short walk to Hadeland Folkehøgskole
- Duration: ~ 12 minutes
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Alternative 2 (Great for Saturdays – 2hr 32min)
Step 1: FB1 Majorstuen via Torshov-Sagene
- Take this bus from Oslo Airport to Gjelleråstoppen.
- Duration: ~1 hour
- Company: Norgesbuss Ekspress
- Price: NOK 256 (purchase via flybussen.no http://flybussen.no/ or Entur).
- More info https://flybussen.no/
Step 2: Bus 126 Dokka
- From Gjelleråstoppen, take this bus to Brandbu skysstasjon.
- Duration: ~1 hour 10 minutes
- Company: Innlandstrafikk
- Price: NOK 96 (purchase via Entur or Ruter).
- More info https://innlandstrafikk.no/
Step 3: Short walk to Hadeland Folkehøgskole
- Duration: ~ 12 minutes
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Alternative 3 (Most Scenic – Train + Bus – 2hr 42min)
Step 1: Vy Regional Train (RE11/RE10)
- Take a train from Oslo Airport to Oslo Sentralstasjon.
- Duration: ~23 minutes
- Price: NOK 129 (purchase via Vy, Entur, or Ruter).
- Optional Upgrade: Flytoget (Airport Express) for faster service at NOK 252
(buy online or via the Flytoget app).
Step 2: Bus 126 Dokka
- From Oslo Sentralstasjon, take this bus to Brandbu skysstasjon.
- Duration: ~2 hours
- Price: NOK 132 (purchase via Entur or Ruter).
Step 3: Short walk to Hadeland Folkehøgskole
- Duration: ~12 minutes
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Alternative 4 (Walking from Jaren – 2hr 42min)
Step 1: Vy Regional Train (RE31 – Gjøvik Line)
- Take the train from Oslo Sentralstasjon to Jaren.
- Duration: ~1 hour 16 minutes
- Price: Traditionally included in an Oslo-Vy ticket.
Step 2: Final stretch from Jaren to Hadeland Folkehøgskole
- Walk: ~56 minutes (4 miles / 6.6 km).
- Taxi: Estimated ~$16–$20 (NOK 160–200).
If you need to take the train, but can’t manage the walk from Jaren Station to Hadeland Folkehøgskole, feel free to email us at sommerleir@aikido.no. We’ll do our best to arrange a pickup for you or your luggage. Please note that, as we’ll be busy setting up the camp, some waiting might be required.
Discount Information
- Students (up to 30 years): Eligible for up to 50% discounts on tickets with valid ID or ISIC card.
- Seniors (67+ years): Discounts of up to 50% are available; a valid ID is required.
For details, visit https://vy.no/, https://entur.no/, or https://innlandstrafikk.no/
Pro Tip for Saturday Arrivals
Transport schedules can differ on weekends, so check departure times in advance via apps like Entur or Ruter.
To arrive at Hadeland Folkehøgskole by 13:00 when we lay down the mats in the Dojo, plan to land at Oslo Airport no later than 9:00 on Saturday, July 5th.
If you arrive just in time for the mat carrying, we’ll meet you in the reception after the Dojo is ready to get you your room.
For urgent assistance on your way to camp, call Fride Blindheim, our Summer Camp Committee Leader at +47 45 47 94 89. For non-urgent queries and questions
ahead of the camp please send an email to sommerleir@aikido.no.
What to Pack
Here’s what you’ll need for a smooth and enjoyable week:
For Training
- Dogi and belt (training uniform): Make sure it’s clean and ready for daily sessions – we have washing machines you can use so you can make sure you
have a clean dogi for every practice. Complimentary laundry detergent is available. - Towels: Three – one for showers after training, one for hand-washing, and one for bathing in the lake a walk from the school. Or if you’re not a
swimmer – two for training – you choose! - Water bottle: To stay hydrated between and during sessions.
- Supports and bandages: If you need to take extra care of any joints or muscles, you should bring your own joint supports or bandages. We have red
tape if you need it, and we make sure we’re stocked up on emergency ice packs, band aids and other first aid items.
For personal confort
- Layers of clothing: Temperatures in Brandbu typically range from 12-20°C (54-68°F) in early July, with cooler mornings and evenings. Bring light layers and a sweater or jacket.
- Rain gear: An umbrella or waterproof jacket for Norway’s occasional summer rain. We try to grill marshmallows outside at least once as long as the
weather permits it. In other words, as long as we can keep the fire alive. - Comfortable shoes: Two pairs: One for walking around the campus indoors, and one for exploring the outdoors. We have shoe shelves for your indoor
shoes, so you can leave it in the main building. - Toiletries & personal essentials: Toothbrushes, shampoo, and so forth are not provided. For rooms without a bathroom, there are shared bathrooms close
by.
Additional items
- Notebook and pen: Great for jotting down insights from training.
- Snacks: While meals are provided, you might want a few personal favorites for quick energy.
- Sleeping bag: We urge everyone to bring their own sleeping bag (or duvet if you wish). In the event that you’re unable to do so, please contact us at sommerleir@aikido.no, and we’ll help you.
- Device chargers: To keep in touch with loved ones or share your camp experience.
A Note on Weather
Norwegian summers are mild and refreshing, but occasional rain can pop up. Pack accordingly so you’re prepared for both sunny and cloudy days.
If you have any questions about packing or the camp schedule, feel free to reply to this email or ask us when you arrive. We hang signs easily visible for you to
find us in the reception upon arrival.
We can’t wait to see you for a week of learning, connection, and inspiration!
All the best,
The Norwegian Aikido Federation Team