Public schools are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but the Dojang is open! Join us at Happy Kicks on Monday, January 18th for a full day of martial arts training, outdoor adventures, creative activities, and team challenges inspired by the values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Throughout the day, campers will explore themes of leadership, kindness, courage, community, and making a positive difference through hands-on activities. From creating their own "Dream Boards" and working together on service-inspired challenges to practicing teamwork and communication, campers will learn how small actions can make a big impact. Of course, we'll also bring that energy onto the mats with meditation, focus drills, martial arts training, and plenty of movement and games.
Martial Arts & Focus Training: Build discipline, confidence, balance, and agility through morning meditation, dynamic warm-up drills, martial arts training, and movement games.
Dr. King & The Power of a Dream: Campers will learn about Dr. King’s legacy in an age-appropriate way and explore what it means to have a dream for yourself and your community through creative activities and group discussion.
Dream Boards & Creative Activities: Campers will create their own "Dream Boards" highlighting goals, hopes, and ways they want to make a positive difference in their families, schools, and communities.
Community & Teamwork Challenges: Cooperative games and team activities will encourage campers to practice communication, empathy, problem-solving, and leadership.
Outdoor Adventures & Games: Supervised outdoor exploration, obstacle games, and free play will keep campers active, energized, and moving throughout the day.
Dojang Community: A supportive, positive environment where campers can practice respect, kindness, confidence, focus, and sportsmanship.
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome & Camper Drop-Off
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Morning Stretch, Warm-Ups & Meditation Focus Training
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Snack Break & Outdoor Adventure Activities
12:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch, Free Time & Community Games
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Dr. King & The Power of a Dream Activity, Dream Boards & Team Challenges
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Prep, Martial Arts Class & Mat Games
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Free Time / Library & Camper Pickup
Date: Monday, January 18, 2027
Time: 8:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Happy Kicks / World Martial Arts Center, 1120 Washington Ave, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
What to Bring: Comfortable workout clothing (or uniform/gi), a packed lunch, snacks, and a refillable water bottle.
Come spend the day learning, moving, creating, and celebrating the values of leadership, courage, community, and service!
