Mandarin Camp: Grades 1–8
A Challenging, Fun-Filled Summer Experience for Children Entering Grades 1 through 8
No prior Mandarin knowledge needed.
Two four-week sessions offer students an opportunity to socialize and engage in Chinese culture as they learn Mandarin through a variety of activities led by experienced teachers. We group students by age and language experience, so each child feels comfortable and maximizes all possibilities for learning and fun.
Curriculum
Students acquire Mandarin language skills and Chinese cultural knowledge through fun, immersion-based activities. These include singing, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese dance, arts and crafts, drama, and martial arts. Advanced students are challenged to interact with teachers and with each other to feel more comfortable speaking Mandarin outside the classroom.
Field Trips
Students engage with their general community and Chinese culture with visits to such places as San Francisco Chinatown, the Asian Art Museum, the San Francisco Zoo, Arden Farm, Oakland Chinatown, swimming venues, Angel island, museums and more.
Typical Day
Morning
- Conversation: through drama, reading, writing and singing
- Writing: calligraphy, language, multimedia, Chinese math, computer skills, games
- Culture: traditional arts & crafts, Chinese brush painting, cooking
Lunch & Recess
Afternoon
- Martial arts: emphasis on coordination and tradition
- Folk dance: traditional dance steps and Chinese music
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