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Everybody. From Olympic athletes and national champions to white belts and youth, IJC welcomes everybody to the mat. Join us to train, compete, and learn with judoka from around the world.
IJC 2027 runs August 22–28, 2027 at Camp Echo, 210 Echo Rd, Bloomingburg, NY 12721, a comfortable distance from the greater New York City and Philadelphia areas. See the map.
For nearly fifty years, IJC has brought judoka together from around the world. It’s held annually in the Northeastern United States and is currently at Camp Echo.
IJC’s directors are Boris Muñoz (Director), Heiko Rommelmann Jr. (Co-director), Kerry Forster (Director of Counseling and Recreation), Michael Dobbs (Secretary), and Jeff Summa (Treasurer). They lead a staff of top international competitors and highly ranked instructors. Meet the directors.
Full-week pricing: $695 if registered by midnight December 31, 2026 (Super Early Bird); $745 from January 1 through March 31, 2027 (Early Bird); $795 from April 1 through July 31, 2027 (Regular); and $845 after August 1, 2027, as space permits (Last Minute). See full pricing.
Yes. Partial-week pricing for Sunday through Wednesday is $550.
Yes. For each additional immediate family member registering after a full-priced participant, subtract $50 from their total. Flexible payment plans are available, and you can pay a deposit now to reserve your spot and pay the full price later.
Yes, scholarships are available for campers under 18. Write an essay explaining what judo, or judo camp, means to you and submit it with the scholarship application. Winners are informed after their essay is received. Apply for a scholarship.
Registration runs through CampBrain. Register online.
Yes. Donations go to IJC camper scholarships. Donate to the fund.
Six nights at Camp Echo, morning instruction with world-class instructors, an afternoon class with guest instructor Angelica Delgado, supervision for overnight youth, nightly randori, a competitive judo class, and referee, coaching, and kata classes with certification.
Participants stay on site at Camp Echo with access to the campgrounds, including a private lake, swimming pool, and 200+ acres of fields and wooded trails for hiking, fishing, and relaxation. Adults are housed in semi-private or private rooms, depending on availability.
Dedicated IJC counselors supervise youth participants under 18 in youth cabins. In addition to mentorship for young judoka, IJC staff lead activities throughout the week, such as a scavenger hunt, a fishing derby, the ninja room, and much more.
Yes. Three quality meals are served buffet style by Camp Echo staff in the dining hall at set meal times throughout the week. Additional snacks and beverages are welcome, though meals are provided.
An optional run at 5:30 AM, breakfast at 7:30, morning judo at 9:00, specialty classes and youth activity at 11:00, lunch at 12:30 PM, free time at 1:30, afternoon judo at 2:30, specialty classes and youth activity at 4:00, dinner at 5:30, randori at 7:00, youth activity at 8:30, and lights out for youth at 10:00. See the sample schedule.
Classes are taught each morning and afternoon by highly ranked instructors. The 2027 guest instructor is three-time Olympian Angelica Delgado. Lead instructors are Kostiantyn Tskhovrebashvili (competitive class), Heiko Rommelmann Jr. (kata class), Michael Dobbs (coaching class), and Devin Cohen (referee class). Meet the instructors.
A competitive judo class, plus referee, coaching, and kata classes with certification.
IJC balances instructional time with practice. Every night, students test their knowledge in randori.
The week culminates with our annual Shiai, or tournament, on Friday.
We answer every message about registration, scholarships, and camp life.