Jul 24-Aug 7: Open Houses, Acting Classes & More

Tired of sitting at home hiding from the heat? Why not explore some family-friendly activities perfect for these hot summer days, or begin to check out schooling options for your child?

Meet Huijia Private School’s Principals

Meet the principals and find out how current students see their educational journey at the Open Day and Senior Salon events at Huijia Private School on Jul 28.

Huijia is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School providing high quality education to students aged 3 to 19. As a boarding and day school, it combines both Chinese and Western educational methods to offer the best of both worlds to its students.

Scan the QR code to register for the events.

Where: 157 Huaichang Lu, Changping District
When: Jul 28, 8.30am-12.30pm
Price: Free

BCIS Early Childhood Center One-On-One School Tour

If you’re looking for a kindergarten for your child, BCIS offers exclusive one-on-one tours for prospective parents. You’ll get to visit the school grounds, speak to the staff, and learn all you want to know about the school’s curriculum and teaching methods.

 

When: Scan the QR code to book an appointment
Where 11 Dongbai Jie, Chaoyang District
Price: Free

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Beijing New Talent Academy Open Day

BNTA invites prospective parents to book an appointment and explore what this private boarding school with A-level and AP curricula has to offer. Scan the QR code on the poster to register,

Where: 9 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District
When: Scan the QR code for an appointment
Price: Free

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Dehong International Chinese School Open House

Dehong Beijing International Chinese School opened in 2019 and is a sister school to Dulwich College International School. To visit the school and learn more about its teaching methods, facilities, and staff, scan the QR code to book an appointment. Appointments can be made until Aug 30.

Where: Dehong International Chinese School, Block 2, Zone 2, Bifu Lu, Luneng Gelasi Town, Tongzhou District
When: Until Aug 30, 9am-3pm
Price: Free

Other then school events, there will be some other fun things to do in the coming two weeks:

Free Trial Acting Class for Kids

The “Horizon of Khufu” exhibition is “a unique VR expedition to discover the wonders of Egypt,” as their marketing proclaims. You “get to explore the Giza Plateau and the Great Pyramid of Giza as if you were really there,” it hypes.

This traveling exhibition has already been in London, Montreal, and Atlanta before coming to Beijing. So rest assured that language is not an issue, as you can choose from English, Chinese, and French for the whole thing.

BONUS: If you are a jingkids reader, there will be an exclusive tote bag or other free gifts when you follow the official “Horizon of Khufu” account on WeChat and show them that you’re following the jingkids official WeChat account as well.

Tickets are available through their WeChat miniprogram: 凤凰中心

Where: Phoenix Center, 3 Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu
When: Every day until Aug 25
Price: RMB 238 per adult, RMB 198 per child on weekdays, and RMB 298 per person on weekends. Children under 1.1m are not allowed to enter.

Kids’ Cooking Classes at EAST

Let your little chefs join a culinary adventure where they’ll get to mix and roll their way to delicious cakes at Domain. Classes are available every weekend, from noon until 2 pm. Scan the QR code to register.

Where: EAST Beijing
When: Saturdays and Sundays, noon-2 pm
Price: RMB 248/July and August, RMB 198/September

Free Prenatal Class at Beijing United Family Hospital

The class will be taught by Cindy Yan and Grace Yu, two midwives with a combined 50+ years of international experience. The class will be offered for free and includes light snacks and fruit.

The purpose of this class is to educate parents on researched information, empowering them to make informed choices during their labor and instilling confidence regarding the birth experience. We highly recommend the prenatal classes for all first-time parents, whether you plan on giving birth at BJU or elsewhere. BJU would like to make this special time in your lives even more special!

The class will help parents-to-be work on:

– Developing a delivery plan
– Understanding the labor process
– Familiarizing themselves with the hospital and tips for the initial days and months after the birth

Where: BJU Bldg 2, 5/F, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Jul 27, 28; 9am-1.15pm
Price: Free

La Leche League (LLL) Monthly Meetings at Beijing United Family Hospital

La Leche League meetings are back at BJU, and the next session will be happening on Jul 27, so if you need breastfeeding support, advice, or information, make sure to join. The meetings are free of charge and all caregivers are welcome. To book your spot, scan the QR code on the poster.

Where: Auditorium, 5/F, Beijing United Family Hospital, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Jul 27, 10.30am-noon
Price: Free

Swim or Explore With Beijing Hikers

This kid-friendly hike is a mostly flat up-and-back walk up to a fun riverside picnic spot in Yunmeng Gorge, where you can have a picnic or go paddling and splashing in the pool.

A little further down the river are shallow rock pools where you might find bunches of frog eggs … or maybe tadpoles!

A further 20-30 minutes up the gorge is a small village (best for older kids who want more exercise).

If you’d prefer to concentrate on swimming, just relax in the water or in the nearby area. The guides will let you know when it’s time to head out.

Where: Pickup from Liangmaqiao and Lido
When: Jul 27, 7.30am
Price: RMB 400/non-members, RMB 360/members, RMB 220/kids 6-18 years old, RMB 200/kids 4-5 years old

Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers