In less than one week, registration for 2025 Summer Camp will be open! MPK Summer Camp will be from June 9 to August 15, 2025, and promises to be an unforgettable experience for kids ages 7-11 filled with fun activities, karate skill building, making new friends, and a chance to create lasting memories.

► Here are the keys for Summer Camp registration:

FULL TIME (42 days or more)

• Registration Date: February 26, 2025
• Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
• Location: MPK After School Classroom

PART TIME (42 days or less days and 3 days a week)

• Registration Date: March 5, 2025
• Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
• Location: MPK After School Classroom

NOTE: For people wanting fewer days, we will open all remaining days for registration on March 12.

To secure your spot, please stop in and fill out the summer calendar. We will then send you a link to complete your sign-up. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact Kelly Younger at summercamp@karatedeforest.com.

We look forward to welcoming you all to an Amazing 2025 Summer Camp!

— Kelly Younger, Program Director

As the calendar has already shifted into mid-February, we have sever events coming that you’ll want to note:

► No 6:45 Class on February 19:
Please note, there will be NO 6:45 PM class next Wednesday, February 19, due to our advanced belt test. All other Wednesday night classes will remain as scheduled.

► Stripe Testing:
Stripe testing will take place on Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20. Thursday night classes and class times will remain the same, even though there is no school that day.

► Black Belt Test:
On Saturday, February 22, we will be hosting a black belt test! As a result, there will be no open gym, introductory lessons, or stripe testing available on that day.

► Belt Testing Dates:
Our next belt tests are coming up soon! Belt testing will take place on April 22-23-24. Please mark these dates on your calendar if you haven’t done so already.

If you have any questions about any of these events, please don’t hesitate to ask!

Our next weapons seminar and rotation kick off next week working with Nunchucks. The introductory seminar is Tuesday, January 7, with the rotation starting the following week. Seminar and rotation are both open to students age 8 and up with a rank of Gold Belt or higher. Please sign up right away if you’re interested in training with this exciting and fun weapon!

You can enroll for the seminar only or for both seminar and rotation.

Nunchaku Seminar — Tuesday, January 7 from 5:30 to 6:30. We’ll be going through weapon handling and safety and an introduction to techniques we’ll be using during the rotation. There are three ways to register – Seminar but no weapon for those who already own Nunchucks, Seminar with a foam weapon – for beginners and younger students, and Seminar with a graphite weapon for students who have experience with nunchucks (check with Mr. Armstrong or Ms. Risgaard before buying graphite weapons). Enroll with one of these links:

• Nunchaku Seminar with Foam Chucks – $45.00
• Nunchaku Seminar with Graphite Chucks – $84.00
• Nunchaku Seminar (bring your own weapon) – $35.00

Nunchaku Rotation — every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:00 from January 14 through March 4 Enroll using this link:

• Nunchaku 8-week Rotation – $75.00

Our annual MPK special order GEAR SALE ends Sat., Nov. 2! Click below to visit our MPK GEAR STORE to order gear that we do not normally keep in stock — like hoodies, hats and shirts.

The site is only open until NOVEMBER 2, so please order by Saturday and gear up!

MPK GEAR STORE