This was the first time the event was held in four years, since 2019.
The "Antlers Stadium Camp" is an event where participants can put up tents and stay overnight on the pitch of Kashima Stadium. In addition to accommodation, various hands-on activities enjoyable for both children and adults were held, and 186 participants from 54 groups enjoyed the event.
Although it was hot for the two days, mist fans and water stations were provided inside the venue, and ice packs were set up to combat the heat. Participants were even able to use the showers in the locker rooms, which are normally used by players during matches, making it a one-night, two-day experience to fully enjoy Kashima Stadium.
DAY 1: Friday, August 11th (holiday)
■Opening Ceremony and Orientation
After all the participants gathered and set up their tents, an opening ceremony and orientation were held. The precautions and schedule for the camp were explained.
■Summer Holiday Hands-on Activities
The first day's "Summer Holiday Hands-on Activities" began, divided into five programs.
(1) Stadium Tour
Participants were divided into multiple groups and took a special stadium camp tour. Antlers staff guided them through facilities not usually accessible, such as the interview room, locker room, VIP room, and broadcast booth, which the participants enjoyed.
(2) Making Balancing Dragonflies
Participants made "balancing dragonflies" that can balance on the tip of a stick. Children were engrossed in the craft.
(3) Let's Blow Bubbles Together!
Participants made bubble-blowing tools using wire and bandages, and then blew large bubbles outside the stadium.
(4) Drone Piloting Experience
This was a rare opportunity to pilot a drone, so there were many applicants, and it became a lottery system. The selected participants enjoyed their first drone piloting experience.
(5) Shrink Plastic Keychain Making
Participants drew their favorite pictures or colored plastic sheets to make keychains. After the plastic sheets were processed with heat from a toaster oven, the finished products were handed to the participants.
■Sky Balloon Event
Participants made "balloon lanterns" by putting LED lights inside balloons and released them into the night sky of Kashima Stadium. When the stadium lights were turned off, a magical scene was created in the night sky, and participants enjoyed this special moment with cameras in hand.
DAY 2: Sunday, August 12th
■Let's See the Sunrise at the Stadium!
Participants gathered at 4:30 AM and headed for the top of Kashima Stadium to see the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean. Although it was dark when they started, it gradually became brighter, and as participants reached the top of the back stand, the sunrise shone through the gaps in the clouds.
■Soccer School
A soccer school was held on the stadium pitch. Participants seriously went through the practice drills, and in the mini-game portion, everyone had fun chasing the ball together.
■Ruesri Dutton
"Ruesri Dutton" is a traditional Thai health practice, essentially "Thai yoga." Participants experienced its unique breathing techniques and posing, and felt relaxed.
■Closing Ceremony
At the closing ceremony, the operating staff gave a speech, bringing this year's stadium camp to an end.
Before and after, a group photo was taken, and Shinao, the mascot character, presented participants with the "Antlers Stadium Camp 2023 Certificate."
