Florida Aikikai Kids Program

Florida Aikikai Kids Program offers year-round martial arts classes and school break camps for children ages 4+. The curriculum includes self defense, personal development, and mindfulness. Camp options include full-day, half-day, and drop-in choices, and the program also lists teen classes.

Programs

• Kids Program — ages 4+ · Year-round; school break camps · Year-round martial arts classes and school break camps. Curriculum incorporates self defense, personal development, and mindfulness.
• Aikido Camp — Now accepting 4 year old campers; great for new and advanced students · Full-day, half-day, and drop-in options
• Kids Class Schedule — School Year — Ages 4-5, 5-7, 8-13, 10+ · Mon-Fri and Sat · School year kids classes listed by age group.
• Kids Class Schedule — Summer — Ages 5-13, 10+ · Mon-Thu and Sat · Summer kids classes listed by age group.
• Little Samurai — ages 4-5 · Information form includes Little Samurai (ages 4-5).
• Teen classes

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Current session: Thanksgiving Camp (Nov 23–Nov 25, 2026); Winter Break I (Dec 21–Dec 24, 2026); Winter Break II (Dec 28–Dec 31, 2026); Spring Break (Mar 22–Mar 26, 2027)
• General schedule: Kids Class Schedule — School Year: Monday 4:00–4:45 PM ages 5–7; 5:00–6:00 PM ages 8-13; Tuesday 4:00–4:45 PM ages 5–7; 5:00–6:00 PM ages 8-13; Wednesday 5:00–6:00 PM ages 10+; Thursday 4:00–4:45 PM ages 5–7; 5:00–6:00 PM ages 8-13; Friday 4:00–4:45 PM ages 4–5; Saturday 9:00–10:00 AM ages 5-13. Kids Class Schedule — Summer: Monday 5:00–6:00 PM ages 5–13; Tuesday 5:00–6:00 PM ages 5–13; Wednesday 5:00–6:00 PM ages 10+; Thursday 5:00–6:00 PM ages 5–13; Saturday 9:00–10:00 AM ages 5-13.

About the provider

The chief instructors are Peter Bernath Sensei and Penny Bernath Sensei. Peter Bernath Sensei is an 8th degree black belt and master instructor. Dr. Helen Reynolds has run the children’s program for over fifteen years and is the Camp Director; she is a 4th degree black belt, a licensed family therapist, and has a PhD in Family Therapy.

School break camps are offered during Summer, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break, as well as one-day camps throughout the year. Flexible full-day, half-day, and drop-in options are available. Now accepting 4 year old campers. Contact us to discuss whether a full or half day option would be appropriate for your child.

What families say

“Super awesome place my 6yo and I love it and go as often as we can! Kid is so excited to get all the belts too.” — Tiffany

“My daughter spent most of her summers at their kids camp. It was a great experience. The staff are all very kind and I always felt like my daughter was safe there. She learned a lot in her time there.” — Virginia

“I’m as thrilled as my son is that he’s back for another summer at the dojo–the best, most caring instructors and staff give these kids an awesome, safe, fun and creative summer with a balanced mix of martial arts, games and arts and crafts.” — Alfonso Manosalvas

Last updated September 9, 2026.