Single room
KRW 3,200,000
USD 2,370
With admission-fee waiver
KRW 3,100,000 / USD 2,296
Our first short-term camp
2026 Kalikasan Winter Korean Camp, Philippines
A 4-week residential immersion camp at the Kalikasan campus that connects Korean classes with community living, with Korean food as the central theme.
Dates
4 weeks · 2026-12-21–2027-01-15
Location
Kalikasan campus, Valencia, Philippines
Main cultural theme
Korean food
Choose your room and board option
The US dollar reference amounts are calculated from the Korean won amounts below. Dollar amounts vary with the retrieved reference exchange rate and are rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
Twin room
KRW 2,970,000
USD 2,200
With admission-fee waiver
KRW 2,870,000 / USD 2,126
4-bed room
KRW 2,610,000
USD 1,933
With admission-fee waiver
KRW 2,510,000 / USD 1,859
Reference rate: 1 USD = KRW 1,350
The early bird USD preview uses a fixed exchange rate. Check the final PayPal payment amount with the coupon applied on the payment page.
What the fee covers
- Admission fee
- KRW 100,000
- Tuition
- KRW 1,580,000
- Board & lodging · Single room
- KRW 1,520,000
- Board & lodging · Twin room
- KRW 1,290,000
- Board & lodging · 4-bed room
- KRW 930,000
Separate local fee
PHP 25,000
Paid on site in Philippine pesos after the camp begins. Covers SSP issuance, airport pickup and drop-off, electricity, water, drinking water, and facility use.
Not collected at application or online checkout, and not added to the KRW/USD totals.
Included
- ✓All Korean classes and course materials
- ✓Lodging
- ✓Three Korean-style meals a day on weekdays
- ✓Two Korean-style meals a day on weekends
- ✓Dormitory living costs
- ✓Confirmed cultural activities that are part of the curriculum
Not included
- ✕International and domestic airfare
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Personal spending money and personal items
- ✕Laundry
- ✕Optional weekend and local activities not later specified as included
- ✕Separate local fee in Philippine pesos
Early-bird coupons
Every valid application received by 2026-09-30 23:59:59 KST receives an admission-fee waiver coupon (KRW 100,000).
Everyone who applies by September 30 receives an admission-fee waiver coupon
Early-bird applications closed at the announced deadline.
Coupons can be used once, for this camp only, and cannot be transferred. Benefits expire if you do not complete final enrollment and payment. Enter the issued code at final checkout.
About the Kalikasan Winter Camp
Can complete beginners apply?+
No. You must be 18 years or older, able to read and write Hangul, introduce yourself, and hold basic everyday conversations, at roughly TOPIK level 1 or above. A separate course for beginners is planned.
Is the level assessment related to TOPIK?+
No. It is an informal TOPIK-style self-assessment used only to confirm eligibility and class placement.
What is the exact camp schedule?+
Check-in opens at 15:00 on 2026-12-19 Philippine time, and you must arrive by 2026-12-20. Classes run from 2026-12-21 to 2027-01-15, and check-out is on the morning of 2027-01-16.
What happens on weekends?+
Saturday and Sunday are full rest days. Optional activities may be announced, but participation is voluntary. You may leave campus or stay out overnight from Friday afternoon, and must be back by 20:00 on Sunday.
Which meals are included?+
The board & lodging fee covers lodging, Korean-style meals (three a day on weekdays and two a day on weekends), and dormitory living costs.
What should Muslim participants know?+
We do not restrict participation on the basis of religion. We cannot currently provide halal-certified ingredients or separate cooking, a dedicated prayer room, or schedule adjustments for prayer times.
Do I need an SSP?+
Yes. SSP issuance is included in the local fee. We will guide you through the paperwork after admission, but we cannot guarantee any immigration decision.
What does the local fee cover?+
The PHP 25,000 is paid on site in Philippine pesos after the camp begins. It covers SSP issuance, airport pickup and drop-off, electricity, water, drinking water, and facility use, and is separate from all KRW/USD totals.
Which currencies can I pay in?+
You can pay in Korean won or US dollars. Dollar amounts are converted at the KRW/USD reference rate in effect at the time of payment and rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
Until when are early-bird coupons issued?+
Everyone who applies by 2026-09-30 23:59:59 KST receives an admission-fee waiver coupon.
When do I use my coupon?+
Enter your single-use coupon code, valid for this camp only, at final checkout. Benefits expire if you do not complete enrollment and payment.
What is the refund schedule?+
The refund policy at the bottom of the website explains the refund terms for each cancellation period and how to submit a request.
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