Chinese Summer Camp Activities

What do kids learn at our Chinese Camp?

We designed our Chinese Summer Camp activities in a way to make Chinese learning easy and fun and, more importantly, to produce great results.

Unique Methodology

All Chinese lessons are taught using our in-house designed, innovative teaching methods.

Rich Cultural Activities

Not only do our campers learn the Chinese language, but also gain knowledge about the Chinese culture and history.

Eye-opening Field Trips

Apart from classes, campers discover famous attractions in China and understand how China has developed over time.

Chinese Language Classes

All our Chinese classes focus on building students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

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Camp Activities | Chinese Summer Camp 2024

Camp Activity Books

Each camp activity — be it making dumplings, rock climbing, or painting Peking opera masks — is accompanied by a carefully designed Activity lesson with vocabulary, grammar, and reading for 4 different levels: Absolute Beginners, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. These lessons come together in our Camp Activity books.

In-class Practice

Every day, campers get to prepare for the next day’s activity with Chinese lessons packed with action: roleplay, group activities and quizzes to help them practice the new language as much as possible.

Real-world Practice

In the morning, campers get to go to various places and practice their Chinese in the real world. They might be challenged to bargain at a local fruit stall, buy movie tickets, order food in a restaurant, complete museum quests, take interviews in the street, and so on. Each location has a dedicated activity, and campers get enough practice time in class to complete all the activities with confidence.

Showtime & Graduation

Each camp term starts with an Opening ceremony and ends with a fun Graduation ceremony. During the graduation, each camper gets a chance to showcase his/her Chinese skills: be it public speaking, singing, reciting a poem, or (even!) performing Chinese rap.

Chinese Characters Classes

Since the knowledge of the Chinese language is not complete without its characters, every day the campers will get a chance to practice writing. They can also do so in their spare time with our camp writing papers.

Diverse Cultural Activities

Campers get the chance to experience various cultural activities
and get in touch with Chinese culture.

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Cultural Activities | Chinese Summer Camp

Calligraphy Workshop

In our calligraphy master classes, learn how to hold an ink brush, write your name or even a whole poem like the ancient Chinese scholars.

Pottery Workshop

At pottery classes, campers get to make their own pottery pieces out of clay — cups, vases and figurines — as well as paint them the way they want, to produce beautiful artwork.

Movable-type Printing

The ancient tradition of movable-type printing is considered to be one of China’s greatest inventions. Campers get to make their own prints as a memorable souvenirs to bring back home.

Paper Cutting

Chinese traditional paper cuts are often used to decorate doors and windows. Many carry meanings of good luck or fortune to be displayed during festivals.

Opera Mask Painting

In our Chinese Opera mask painting workshop, you’ll learn about the meaning behind each mask and have a try at making one.

Lanterns & Paper Cutting

Make beautiful Chinese-style lanterns, known as 灯笼 (dēnglóng), and paint them the way you like.

Make Dumplings

Chinese dumplings come in various sizes, shapes and flavors. During the dumpling making workshop, students learn how to make 饺子 (jiǎozi), the most common dumplings.

Make Mooncakes

Mooncakes are a traditional sweet snack during the Mid-autumn Festival. At camp, students try their hands at making one special type of them — snowy skin mooncakes (薄皮月饼 báopí yuèbǐng).

Making Zongzi | Cultural Activities at Summer Camp

Make Zongzi, Rice Dumplings

Rice dumplings, or 粽子 (zòngzi), are traditionally enjoyed during the Dragon Boat festival. Campers get a chance to learn the history behind this snack, and master the tricky way of wrapping them in bamboo leaves.

Diverse Sports Activities

Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is a good way for our campers to stay active and keep fit while at our Chinese Camp. It’s challenging but fun at the same time!

Badminton

Badminton, or yumaoqiu (羽毛球) is one of China’s favourite sports. Campers get a chance to play against each other and improve their skill and posture.

Wushu, or Martial Arts

The beautiful art and philosophy of Chinese wushu (武术) — with the idea of becoming strong to protect, not to harm — is something the campers get to learn from professional wushu masters during a special martial arts workshop. Along with drills and real practice to get stronger, of course!

Archery

Archery, or shejian (射箭) in Chinese, is a great sport that requires patience and precision. Our talented collaborators know how to teach young campers.

Mahjong

Mahjong, or majiang (麻将) is a game similar to the Western card game, rummy. It is played with a set of 144 tiles marked with Chinese characters and symbols.

Chinese Chess

Chinese Chess or xiangqi (象棋) is a game of strategy and logic for two players, similar to the international chess game. It’s extremely popular in China.

Field Trips & Excursions

Take a look at some of the most popular places that our summer campers visit every year.

Beijing Camp

The Great Wall

On their weekend field trip, campers will get a chance to climb China’s most famous landmark – the Great Wall. A visit to Beijing is not complete without seeing this wonder of the world, also listed as a UNESCO heritage site.

Temple of Heaven

During the day, campers will have an excursion to the majestic Temple of Heaven in Beijing, where they can walk through centuries of imperial history and marvel at one of China’s most iconic architectural masterpieces.

Tian'anmen Square

Beijing campers will also experience the grandeur of Tiananmen Square, where the heart of Beijing beats with rich history and cultural significance, offering a powerful glimpse into China’s storied past.

Shanghai Camp

Evening Activities | Chinese Summer Camp in Shanghai

The Bund

What a trip to Shanghai without the Bund! On one of their first days at summer camp, campers will pose for photographs in front of Shanghai’s iconic, futuristic skyline and explore the city’s colonial past.

Excursions | Chinese Summer Camp in Shanghai

Yu Garden

At Yu Garden, campers will get a chance to experience the ancient China right in the middle of metropolitan Shanghai — by exploring the beautiful gardens, trying xiaolongbao dumplings, and picking up some souvenirs.

Museums in Shanghai

Campers will also have the chance to learn Chinese history at the Shanghai Museum, see dinosaurs at the Shanghai Museum of Natural History, and appreciate contemporary Chinese art at the China Art Museum.

Suzhou Camp

Tea House Performance

At a Suzhou tea ceremony, campers will indulge in the refined art of tea tasting, paired by a captivating local performance that brings the vibrant culture of Suzhou to life.

Silk Museum

At the Suzhou Silk Museum, campers will immerse themselves in the rich history of silk production and witness the intricate craftsmanship behind China’s finest silk textiles.

Weekend Trip to Suzhou | Chinese Summer Camp

Take a Boat Ride

Glide down Suzhou’s ancient canal on a serene boat ride, where history meets breathtaking scenery in a journey through the heart of China’s “Venice of the East.”