Aofan Intensive Summer Camp/Sports Beijing Water Sports Summer Camp
The first two weeks of this camp are led by Sports Beijing and focus on water sports like kayaking. After that, Beijing Aofan Sailing Club has an intensive sailing camp for kids, where participants will hone their team-building skills and experience an exciting new sport.
Who? Ages 8+
What? The camp includes kayaking, sailing, and more
When?
Sports Beijing portion: June 18-22 and June 25-29
Aofan portion: June 18-end of September
What time? 10am-4pm
How much? RMB 3,000 (includes lunch, snacks, refreshments, and all activities), RMB 4,900 (includes three meals, refreshments, all activities, and a 24-hour guardian)
Where? Beijing Aofan Sailing Club, Olympic Water Park, 19 Baima Lu, Shunyi District 顺义区白马路19号奥林匹克公园内
Application deadline? Three days before the start of each session
Contact: Call 139 1046 5950 or 132 6188 8784, visit Aofan’s website, or register online at Sports Beijing’s website.
Aqua Warriors Summer Camps
Aqua Warriors has two summer programs: one for ages 6-15 and one for ages 5-10. Whichever your kids end up going to, they provide a great opportunity to improve overall swimming ability, make new friends, and have some serious fun at the pool.
1. Aqua Warriors Summer Swim Camp
Who? Swimmers aged 6-15 who can swim at least 25m of any competitive stroke
What? Swimmers will develop stroke technique, stamina, and turns and starts using video analysis; personalized programs will be developed for each swimmer according to their skill level.
When? June 25-August 3
What time? Mon-Fri 9.30am-noon
How much? RMB 1,000/week (includes a swim camp and t-shirt)
Where? Paralympics Center, 321 Tianbei Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District 顺义区后沙峪天北路321号
Application deadline? Three days before the start of each session
Contact: Email aquawarriorsbj@gmail.com, call 136 8352 7243 or 134 8877 8089, or register online at Sports Beijing. For more info, visit Aqua Warriors’ website.
2. Aqua Little Warriors Summer Swimming Camp
Who? Ages 5-10
What? Kids will learn a series of fundamental swimming movements, competitive strokes, and in-water games from coaches who are fluent in English and Chinese.
When? June 18-August 3
What time? Mon-Fri 9-11am
How much? RMB 800/week (non-members), RMB 700/week (members). Payment can be made by week before the program starts every Monday morning.
Where? Capital Paradise Club, 6 Yuyang Lu, Baixinzhuang Nan, Houshayu, Shunyi District 顺义区后沙峪白辛庄南榆阳路6号名都园俱乐部
Application deadline? Three days before the start of each session
Contact: Email aqualittlewarriors@gmail.com or call 134 8877 8089.
Children’s House Summer Day Camps
The Children’s House International Montessori Kindergarten hosts fun summer day camps for young children that revolve around the animal kingdom.
Who? Ages 1.5-6
What? Two-week day camp with play, song, dance, art, and more
When?
Session 1: July 9-20
Session 2: July 23-August 3
Session 3: August 6-17
What time? 9am-noon (half day), 9am-3pm (full day)
How much? RMB 3,400 (half day without lunch), RMB 4,300 (half day with lunch), RMB 6,500 (full day)
Where? The Children’s House (see Directories for complete list of locations)
Application deadline? No, but register before May 31 for a 10 percent discount. Register for all three sessions and receive a further 5 percent discount. (All fees must be received by July 2 for discounts to apply.)
Contact: Call any of The Children’s House’s campuses: 6535 8129 (China World campus), 6465 1305 (Kempinski campus), or 8041 7083 (Yosemite campus); or email the principal at paulazhou@montessoribeijing.com.
Eliott’s Corner Summer Children’s Programs
Eliott’s Corner has several summer programs for kids; some are offered individually, while others are given in a group setting. Each program is tailored to the individual child and fees depend on the length of program suggested for the child.
Who? Ages 2-18
What? Individualized children’s programs, including Friends Club (social skills), an intensive handwriting workshop, developmental play group, New Kids on the Block (for kids who just moved to Beijing), aquatherapy, and more (visit the center’s website for full details and schedules)
When? June 25-August 25
What time? Varies according to program
How much? Varies according to program
Where? Eliott’s Corner, Rm 19-05, Block 2, Kandu International, 10 Dongsihuan Beilu (northeast corner of Dongfeng Beiqiao), Chaoyang District 朝阳区东四环北路10号瞰都国际2号楼19－05室（东风北桥东北角)
Application deadline? No, many of the center’s individualized programs run throughout the summer. There is no early bird discount, but parents can contact Eliott’s Corner for special offers.
Contact: Call 6461 6283, email contact@oliviasplace.org, or visit Eliott’s Corner’s website.
Knigge for Kids
For something a bit different, send your kids to a summer program that focuses on etiquette and good behavior. Delivered in a fun and humorous way, classes are designed not to change kids, but to improve their manners. The course is overseen by German native Birgit Brenner, a certified etiquette and intercultural communication trainer.
Who? Ages 8-16
What? The camp covers why rules exist, proper greetings, good behavior, table manners, and do’s and don’ts. Every participant will receive free membership to the Knigge Association, discounts on futue Knigge Akademie courses, and gifts.
When? July 16-24
What time? 9am-4pm
How much? RMB 12,800/person (covers registration fees, training, examination, certificates, and a Western meal)*
*Those who register in May receive a 10 percent discount and those who register in June get a 5 percent discount.
Where? Knigge Akademie, Rm 1808, Bldg D, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路88号D座1801
Application deadline? June 30, 2012
Contact: Call 8580 5973 ext 806, email ursula.wu@knigge-akademie.cn, or visit Knigge Akademie’s website.
Sailing Summer Camp
This summer camp for kids and teens introduces participants to the fun and challenging sport of sailing. They will develop qualities like leadership, teamwork, inter-personal skills, independence, assertiveness, balance, coordination, and friendly competition. The camp lasts five days and groups students according to experience; on the final day, there’s a fun race with prizes.
Who? Ages 8-18
What? Sailing and offshore activities, as well as football, basketball, badminton, volleyball, cricket, rope games, team games, quiz nights, barbecues, and more during lunch and evenings
When? June 10-August 31
What time? Sun-Fri 8am-9pm
How much? RMB 4,900
Where? Qinhuang Island in Hebei Province (students are picked up at 5pm every Sunday at Beijing Railway Station, then dropped off at the same place every Friday at 7pm)
Application deadline? No, but there’s a 10 percent discount for those who book before June 1, 2012.
Contact: Call 5900 0276 or 150 0118 9580; email ruby.wang@beijingsailing.com; or visit Beijing Sailing’s website.
TLC Summer Camps
For the ninth year in a row, The Learning Center (TLC) will be hosting enrichment summer camps for a variety of subjects, including science, math, computer science, and English. This is TLC’s ninth year of offering summer camps.
Who? Elementary, middle school, and high school students
What? TLC’s summer programs include Jumpstart (English, math, science, and humanities themes), English Now (for students who want to improve their English skills), Cyber Kids (computer camps on programming, game development, and multimedia production), and SAT Intensive Preparation
When? June-August
What time? Varies according to program (half day and full day available)
How much? Varies according to program*
*Early bird discounts: 10 percent off for those who register and pay before May 18, 5 percent off for four or more students registering and paying at the same time, and 5 percent off for siblings registering and paying at the same time. Maximum discount of 15 percent per student.
Where?
Location 1: The Learning Center, Gahood Villa 2108, Xi Baixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District TLC顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄嘉浩别墅2108
Location 2: Dulwich College Beijing (Legend Garden Campus), Legend Garden Villas, 89 Jichang Lu, Shunyi District北京德成英国国际学校，顺义区机场路89号丽京花园
Application deadline? No, but spaces are very limited and there are early bird discounts for those who register and pay before May 18, 2012.
Contact: Call 8046 3886, email learningcenterbeijing@gmail.com, or register through TLC’s website.
Want more summer camps? Check out Roll Call, Part 1 and Part 3.
