Parents might wonder what the difference is between camps, usual classes and after-school activities. We’ve explained why camps are a great way to boost children’s social skills, and we have a story straight from Beijing-based kid campers who went to the US last summer. Whether Western-style or patterned on Chinese culture and academics, we’ve got you covered with a list of interesting camps!
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While mostly linked to schools, academic camps are clearly distinct from regular classes. Keystone Academy explains that learning through these camps is done in a creative fashion using various approaches such as combining different age groups and programs. Moreover, time constraints such as hourly sessions do not affect the content and design of academic camps.
Experiential Learning Day Camp IDEAS Camp Education at BCIS and Beijing Chenlinglun Middle School, June 19 – August 25
Ages 5-7. The Day Camp is composed of workshops spanning a variety of areas including baseball, theater, rocket construction, and traditional Chinese cultural crafts. The team-building activities include detective challenges, Olympic sports, and fashion design. The camper choice provides a large variety of options that differ each day, including ultimate frisbee, jewelry making, and water experiments.
USD 8,600 per two-week session inclusive of daily lunch and snacks and bus pick ups. (WeChat: ideas_camp / bingyin.chao@ideas-camp.com / 1891843199)
For June 19-July 14 camps: BCIS Main Campus: 77 Baiziwan Nan Er Lu, Chaoyang | 北京市朝阳区百子湾南二路77号.
For July 17-August 25 camps: Branch of Beijing Chenjinglun Middle School, No. 223 Nanhu Dongyuan, Wangjing, Chaoyang District | 北京市陈经纶中学分校 北京市朝阳区望京南湖东园223号
Summer Enhancement Program at Canadian International School of Beijing, June 26 – August 7Ages 1.5-15. For the past ten years, CISB has offered an academically challenging and fun-filled educational summer camp. This year’s diverse program includes a mix of academics and athletics that give students a variety of enriched learning experiences at one of Beijing’s top international schools.
Fees differ based on age group for minimum of two weeks of activities. Prices range from RMB 8,500 to RMB 24,000.
Registration details at www.cisb.com.cn. (WeChat: CISBeijing / summeradmissions@cisbeijing.com / 10 6465 7788)Canadian International School of Beijing: 38 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing |北京市朝阳区亮马桥路38号
English Immersion at Keystone Academy, July 10 – 28
For kids in grades 5-9. During this 3-week program, all participants will be immersed in an English-speaking environment, engaged in the rigorous studies of arts, sciences and humanities and participating daily in a variety of sports.
RMB 15,900 inclusive of admission fee, tuition, lunch, snacks, activity materials, and use of sports and performing arts facilities, and uniform. (WeChat: summer_1695 / summer@keystoneacademy.cn / 8049 6008 ext. 2008)
Keystone Academy: 11 Anfu Jie, Houshayu, Shunyi District| 顺义区后沙峪镇安富街11号
Academic Summer Camp at The Learning Center, July 10 – August 11For kids in grades 1-9. TLC Summer Camps are hands-on interactive courses designed for both native and non-native English speakers. Courses include a range of full- and half-day programs in crime science investigation, public speaking, kitchen chemistry, treasure mapping, and drama. The camps will be held at TLC’s newly refurbished school campus in Shunyi. Fees depend on time and number of weeks.
Prices range from RMB 2,365 to RMB 4,490 (Shunyi) and RMB 3,500 to RMB 6,000 (Fuxingmen) inclusive of course materials and morning/afternoon snacks. (WeChat: tlcyinglang / registration@hyde-education.com / 8046 3886)The Learning Center: #9 An Fu Street, Houshayu, Shunyi, Beijing |北京顺义后沙峪安富街9号（海德京华国际双语学校内）
Marine Science STEAM at Keystone Academy & Beijing City Aquarium, July 17–28For kids in grades 2-7. In this 2-week bilingual program, students will study “animal adapations” from multiple perspectives, including science, art, design, engineering, and math and through many hands-on activities.
RMB 11,900 inclusive of application fee, tuition, lunch, diving, sleepover at the Beijing City Aquarium, activity materials, use of sports facilities, and uniform. (WeChat: summer_1695 / summer@keystoneacademy.cn / 8049 6008 ext. 2008)
Keystone Academy: 11 Anfu Jie, Houshayu, Shunyi District | 顺义区后沙峪镇安富街11号
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Children’s creative potential is maximized at artistic camps, where they are trained properly by career experts. Cultural camps also open children’s view of local customs and the history of a nation. China Culture Center says educational programs on culture are a way to explore a country’s past, present, and future.
That’s Mandarin Summer Camp, June 12 – August 18
For kids ages 7-17. At That’s Mandarin Summer Camp, students will be learning Mandarin and Chinese culture and will will have the chance to try their hands at Chinese arts and crafts such as paper cutting, painting Chinese opera masks, and Chinese knots. They will also explore the city and visit famous attractions and landmarks on weekends.
Camp tuition starts from RMB 6,000 (some inclusions depend on the camp but Chinese classes, cultural activities, field trips, meals, airport pick-up and send-off are all included). (5218 6432, WeChat: thatsmandarinschool, info@thatsmandarin.com)
That’s Mandarin: Room 207,Bldg 6,Xinzhong Street No.12, 100027 Dongcheng District | 北京市东城区新中街乙12号6号楼207
Getting to Know Chinese Culture in Beijing, June 5 – August 25Ages 5-12. The China Culture Center & CCC Travel plan and organize informative, innovative journeys, both well known and off-the-beaten-path, for those who wish to better understand and experience China. This includes 50 different indoor hands-on activities and tours to explore Beijing, featuring authentic traditional Chinese culture.
RMB 3,400 inclusive of lunch, snacks, entrance tickets, teachers, and materials. (WeChat: zhicheng-beijing / info@chinaculturecenter.org / 6432 9341)
China Culture Center: The Victoria Gardens D4, Chaoyang Park West Road, Chaoyang District |北京市朝阳区朝阳公园西路，维多利亚花园D4 -101- 北京致承文化
Theatre Camp with Beijing Playhouse at Harrow Beijing, June 26 – August 5Ages 9-14. Beijing Playhouse offers one of the longest running artistic camps in Beijing, which concentrates on proper drama education. Twelve teachers allow for lots of one-on-one time with student actors.
RMB 9,000 for each two-week session, inclusive of props and costume sets, lunch and snacks, and teacher fees. (WeChat: chrisinbeijing / broadway@beijingplayhouse.com / 1346688333)
Harrow Beijing: No.287 Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang County, Chaoyang District | 哈罗北京朝阳区崔各庄乡何各庄村287号
Beidaihe Gehua Camp, July 7 – August 26
Ages 7-12. Participants will be immersed in a cultural setting in Beidahe, Hebei Province 河北省 北戴河 where they will learn creative designing, traditional Chinese arts and drama, as well as join science workshops.
RMB 18,600 inclusive of accommodation and meals. More details at www.51camp.cn (in Chinese). (WeChat: Yingtianxia101 / wangyuqi@51camp.cn / 185 0092 0692)
TED Drama Camp at Beijing Penghao Theatre, July 24-29, August 7-12, 21-26
Ages 7-15. The thespians inside kids will be awakened at TED Drama Camp. Activities include drama and poem art learning, body language and stage skills training, as well as a classic cartoon study. RMB 7,580 inclusive of accommodation, meals, transport, and course materials. More details at www.51camp.cn (in Chinese). (WeChat: Yingtianxia101 / chengnannan@51camp.cn / 159 0120 1421)
Beijing Penghao Theatre: No. 35 Cotton Hutong, Dongcheng District | 北京市蓬蒿剧场 北京市东城区棉花胡同35号
According to Kids’ Intelligence Development Academy, internships can help kids get a hand in trying professional roles, which can jumpstart their concept of work and career. We suggest older students take advantage of these, as valuable professional networks can be built before college.
Little Journalist Training at Kids’ Intelligence Development Academy Camp, July 24 – August 4 (with weekend break)
Ages 5-12. Nowadays, information collection and transformation is one of the most important skills in modern society. The Little Journalist training lets kids have an opportunity to work with international groups in depth to realize their dream about TV shows.
RMB 8,560/child inclusive of camping fee, materials and equipment, camp t-shirt, certificate, tickets, and 10-day lunch and afternoon tea. (WeChat: 15101572326 / serena@kida-base.com / 6785 9599)
Little Scientist Training at Kids’ Intelligence Development Academy Camp, July 10-24, 17-21 (with weekend break)Ages 5-12. In order to cultivate talents, kids need to be independent and have critical thinking and manipulative ability. The Summer Career Camp adopts the STEM system and ideas to encourage little scientists to explore science, technology, engineering science and mathematics.
RMB 3,280/ child inclusive of camping fee, materials and equipment, camp t-shirt, certificate, tickets, and 5-day lunch and afternoon tea. (WeChat: 15101572326 / serena@kida-base.com / 6785 9599)
Little Playwright Training at Kids’ Intelligence Development Academy Camp, August 7-18 (with weekend break)
Ages 5-12. Let kids join in the process of playwriting to improve their logical thinking ability and space-time concept. They will also join in the process of dressmaking to cultivate their creative power and manipulative ability. Available in two classes.
Star Classes: RMB 16,800/child; Practice Classes: RMB 5,760/child. Fees inclusive of camping fee, materials and equipment, camp t-shirt, certificate, tickets, and 5-day lunch and afternoon tea. (WeChat: 15101572326 / serena@kida-base.com / 6785 9599)
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Playing and being active aren’t the only things offered at sports camps. Flips and Kicks Plus says at sports camps like theirs, children can improve their physical condition, coordination, and concentration, as well as self-esteem and confidence.
Sailing Camps at BSC, April 2-7, June 11
Ages 6-18. Beijing Sailing Center offers an advanced training system with constant progressions which creates conditions of continued growth for children who love sailing. The course system can be divided into: dinghy training system, racing progression system, keelboat training system, and dinghy instructor training system.
RMB 5,500-7,500 depending on course and fees include accommodation, transportation, three meals a day, insurance, gift package, and certificate. (beijingsailing.com / 6417 1766 / 400 1800 107) Olymfun Water Sports Center in Shunyi (for April camps); Azure Coast Sailing Club in Beidaihe (for June camps)
Sanya Diving Summer Camp in Hainan Province, July 2-7, 16-21, July 30-August 4, August 13-18 Ages 9-13. Sanya Yalong Bay in Hainan Province 海南省 三亚市 亚龙湾 is known as one of the best locations in China for diving and diving training. The instructors are certified by the Professional Association of Diver Instructors. Activities include diving skill games and training, and classes on ocean knowledge.
RMB 11,999 inclusive of diving equipment, coaching and program fee, airport pick-up and drop-off, and entrance tickets. More details at www.51camp.cn (in Chinese). (WeChat: Yingtianxia007 / chengnannan@51camp.cn / 159 0120 1421)
Flips & Kicks Summer Camp at Kerry Sports July 3-7, August 7-11, and 14-18Ages 4-12. Participants will have the chance to try many different sports such as fencing, gymnastics, martial arts, and volleyball among others. Kerry Sports has foreign group coaches and specialist guest coaches to ensure kids’ experience is both safe and fun.
RMB 3,200 (half day price); RMB 4,500 (full day inclusive of lunch box); RMB 8,800 (book two weeks). Download application forms on www.flipsandkicksplus.com. (hbkc@thekerryhotels.com / 8565 2460)
Kerry Sports: No 1 Guanghua Road, Third East Ring Road | 北京市朝阳区东三环光华路1号
Falcons Summer Basketball Camp at Western Academy of Beijing, August 2-9 Ages 12-19. International school students have the chance to train with the top tier players and coaches in Beijing. Refine your skills and push the limits of your game in this camp designed to make you a better individual and team player.For price details, contact www.wab.edu. (WeChat: WAB_Chat / caliu@wab.edu)
Western Academy of Beijing: 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District | 北京京西学校北京市朝阳区来广营东路10号
Soccer Camp at Western Academy of Beijing, August 2-9 Ages 12-19. WAB has won five straight Asia Pacific Activities Conference Championships in the last five years. Coming to this camp, no matter your age, you can feel confident that you will be getting the best training available from the region’s best coaching staff. Held on a certified field, you’ll feel inspired and motivated to become an elite player. For price details, contact www.wab.edu. (WeChat: WAB_Chat / caliu@wab.edu)
Western Academy of Beijing: 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District |北京京西学校 北京市朝阳区来广营东路10号
Tennis Camp at Western Academy of Beijing, August 2-9 Ages 12-19. Learn from top-notch coaches about how to improve your physical fitness and mental toughness, while refining your skills to gain an edge over your opponent. For price details, contact www.wab.edu. (WeChat: WAB_Chat / caliu@wab.edu)
Western Academy of Beijing: 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District |北京京西学校 北京市朝阳区来广营东路10号
5i Panda Volleyball Camp at Western Academy of Beijing August 2-9 Ages 12-19. Hone your volleyball skills, and develop into an elite player with specialized training, personalized instruction, and more. The clubs supporting this camp are widely known as the best in Beijing among international school and wider communities. Campers will be trained by a former NCAA coach from Gonzaga University. For price details, contact www.wab.edu. (WeChat: WAB_Chat / caliu@wab.edu)
Western Academy of Beijing: 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District |北京京西学校 北京市朝阳区来广营东路10号
Sports Beijing Summer Camp, from June to August
Ages 5-15. Sports Beijing presents SUMMERCAMP 2017 at the Fusion Dome of International School of Beijing. The program offers a variety of sports activities, including basketball, gymnastics, tennis, and soccer, and water games.
RMB 1,500 (half-day morning a week) to RMB 3,000 (full day/week) inclusive of t-shirt and lunch. Half-day participants receive a complimentary t-shirt. Transportation not included but is available for RMB 500/week. Contact 6430 1370 or email info@sportsbj.com for more details on registration and fees.
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A Journey around the World at House of Knowledge June 1 – July 7
Ages 3-6. Children joining the camp will first get to make their own passport as they explore the world at the school campus. Then as they go along at each destination they will get to know more of the culture, songs, language and food in a fun and captivating way through games, music, art, geography and science.
Fee ranges from RMB 1,350 to RMB 2,200 per week. (WeChat: hokschools / admissions@hokschools.com / 400 650 7747)
HoK Chaoyang Park Campus: 15 Victoria Gardens, Chaoyang Park West Road
HoK Shunyi: North Gate of Quanfa Gardens, 18 Ma Quan Ying (off Shun Bai Lu) | HoK朝阳：朝阳区，朝阳公园西路15号维多利亚花园; HoK顺义：朝阳区，15号马泉营路，泉发小区北门，好思之家国际学校
Character Building at HIS Camps July 17-21
Ages 5-15.This summer camp is distinct from others as it focuses on building students’ character in a friendly, faith-based environment. Activities include horse riding, swimming, team games, and sports. RMB 4,800 inclusive of camp materials and shirts, and lunches. Register at www.hopeintlschool.org. (WeChat: hopeinternational / office@hopeintlschool.org/ 400 800 8781 local 6007)
Hope International School: Exhibition Hall 4, No. 1 Xiedao Road, Chaoyang District | 朝阳区蟹岛路1号蟹岛4号展馆
This listing is an updated version of the article that originally appeared on p. 33-35 of beijingkids March Issue. Download a copy here.
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