Seattle Abacus School

🧠 Build Your Child's Brain This Summer

Abacus Summer Camp Now Open!

This summer, Seattle Abacus School is offering a unique and engaging camp designed to strengthen children's concentration, math skills, and confidence.

Abacus is more than just a calculation tool—it trains children to visualize numbers mentally (Anzan), helping to develop strong cognitive abilities. Many families find that students not only improve in math, but also gain better focus, memory, and self-confidence.

Our program is beginner-friendly and welcomes children with no prior experience. Camp activities include basic abacus practice, mental math training, multiplication exercises, fun number games, and even hands-on crafts like keychain making.

Through small successes and daily progress, children build a sense of achievement and confidence in their abilities.

Give your child a meaningful and fun learning experience this summer!

📅 Camp Details

• Dates: August 24–27, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
• Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Ages: 4 and up (Beginners welcome)
• Fee: $240 ($210 Early Bird until May 31)
• Location: Seattle Abacus School, Bellevue

Spots are limited—early registration is highly recommended.

Yuka Ferrell, head of Seattle Abacus School, has over 10 years of experience teaching abacus in the United States and has guided many children to win national championships. She provides instruction that fosters the individuality of each student while making learning fun and effective

In Japan, the abacus (abacus calculation) is once again gaining attention. According to the "Elementary School Student White Paper" (2024 survey) by the Gakken Educational Research Institute, the abacus ranked 6th in the nationwide ranking of extracurricular activities , placing it higher than soccer (8th) and baseball (13th).

The reason for its popularitythe intensifying competition in junior high school entrance exams . With the increasing emphasis on mathematics, there is a growing need among parents to "build a foundation in calculation skills" and "improve their concentration," leading to renewed interest in the abacus.

Furthermore, the age at which children begin learning the abacus is getting younger, with approximately 40 % of children now starting in the first grade of elementary school , and about 30 % starting before they even start school .

Many children and parents who are actually using the program have commented, "I used to be bad at math, but now I'm good at it," "I'm faster at calculations in school and it's been helpful,"
and "My concentration has improved, and I no longer have a fear of numbers.

Experts point out that "abacus training has a positive impact on many areas, including not only calculation skills but also memory, concentration, and manners." Even in the digital age, learning the abacus, which involves visualizing numbers in one's mind, continues to bring great value to children

For those of us living in America, this development is very encouraging. It means that children studying here the opportunity to take certification exams and participate in competitions, just like children in Japan, and to develop solid skills .

The abacus is more than just a "tool for calculation." It is once again gaining global attention as a learning tool that fosters concentration and self-confidence, and provides skills that will be useful throughout life