Various seminars will be held at Hakuba Camp. Those who participate in the camp online can also enroll. To register for a seminar, please click "REGISTER HERE" at the bottom of this page.
Wednesday night, July 16th
Gospel Seminar
Lecturer: Evangelist Motoko Taniguchi
Location: B1F “Azumino”
In the previous SYNERGOI Camp, we practiced “singing in unity.” This time, our theme is “Delivering the Message.” We will explore what message we most want to communicate and how to shape it effectively. We will focus on chorus work, accompaniment, and also expression and gestures as part of our theme: *“Delivering.”* Our practice song will be “You Were Born to Be Loved.”
AI Utilization Seminar: From Basics to Practice and the Latest Trends
Lecturer: Pastor Nakamura
Location: 1F “Ski Locker Room”
This seminar will introduce the basics of AI (Artificial Intelligence), including the latest buzzworthy generative AI (text, image, video, music creation), in an easy-to-understand manner.
You’ll learn fun and practical ways to use AI in daily life and church settings through real examples and demonstrations.
Seminar Content:
* What is AI? (10 min)
A gentle introduction to the basics of AI
* Generative AI and Current Trends (10 min)
A look at trending AIs like ChatGPT, Sora, Claude, etc.
* Let’s Try Using AI! (20 min)
・AI that writes
・AI that draws
・AI that creates videos
・AI that composes music
* Wrap-Up and Q\&A (10 min)
Useful tips you can apply immediately + open Q\&A
IT & SNS Seminar
Lecturer: Pastor Samuel Kasahara
Location: 1F “Lyrical”
This seminar will explore how to use social media (SNS) in church ministries, praise bands, and video ministries in this 21st-century digital era. It will also include a tutorial on using the design app Canva
Participation fee: 500 yen per session
July 17th (Thursday) night
Orchestra Seminar
Lecturers: Pastor Terumi Noah & Pastor Miyoko Kayano
Location: B1F “Azumino”
We will rehearse the parts and perform an ensemble of the song “We Stand with Israel” from *Kaze no Hibiki*. Please bring your instrument if you have one. Observers are welcome. Online participation is also available.
Participation fee: 500 yen
Sheet music will be shared in advance with those who register.
If you don’t have an instrument but want to try it, some loaner instruments are available. Please inquire as soon as possible.
Voice Training
Lecturer: Evangelist Mikiko David Onojima
Location: B1F “Cortina”
* Light stretching
* Diaphragmatic breathing training
* Throat-opening exercises
* Releasing tension from the throat and neck
* Vocalization practice
We will sing praises from the *Kaze no Hibiki* songbook.
Those who wish may sing solo.
IT/SNS Seminar
Lecturer: Pastor Phoebe Hirota
Location: 1F “Lyrical”
Basic Knowledge for Using SNS Safely
This seminar will teach you how to use social media like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook safely. It covers topics such as privacy settings, identifying malicious users, and proper etiquette when posting online.