Summer break is just around the corner, and for those of you not traveling the entire time, you may want to make fun plans for your kids during the holiday. There are MANY summer camps available, for all ages, durations and prices. Listed below are programs in and around Shunyi, or camps that have busing options available to get your kids there. If you have others to add to this list, please do so in the comments section. Be sure to contact the information provided for complete details of the camps.
Golf and Language Experience Summer Camp (1 week)
Ages: 5 – 18
Dates: Jun 20 – Aug 12
Deadline for registration: Friday of the previous week
Price: RMB 2500 (golf only), RMB 4200 (full day with lunch)
Where: Tian Zhu Golf Club, 14 Loutai, Litian Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District
The Bobby Miller Golf Academy will conduct a golf and language experience summer camp at the Tian Zhu Golf Club starting. This Monday-Friday camp will begin with golf classes from 9am-12pm, followed by lunch, then on to a language experience program with Chinese and foreign students learning together about their cultures until 3pm. Half day golf-only programs will be available.
Visit www.beijinggolfpro.com for more information.
Aqua Warriors Swim Camp
Ages: 7+
Dates: Jun 17 – 29, 9:30am-noon.
Deadline for registration: Register ASAP. First come, first serve
Price: RMB 1,000 per week
Where: Paralympic swimming pool, 321 Tianbei Lu, Houshayu Town
Aqua Warriors is a swim camp designed for serious young athletes wanting competitive summer training. Five one-week modules focus on different areas of technique (each week is stand-alone).
Contact summercamp@headswimmingchina.com or 135 8191 1583 for more information.
Language and Sports Summer Camp
Ages: 5 – 14
Dates: Jun 27 – Aug 20
Deadline for registration: Register ASAP. First come, first serve
Price: RMB 1,850 – 3,800, depending on how many kids from one family register and length of camp stay
Where: Yosemite clubhouse
The Neighborhood Chinese Language & Culture Center and the FST Sports Development Center host a summer camp from June 27 – August 20 (two weeks a term; one week camps available), Monday-Friday, 9am-3:30pm. Kids will improve their Chinese as well as have a lot of fun with many different activities planned. Bus service is available for extra cost, as is watching service.
Check out the photos of previous camps at www.chineseneighbor.com and register at service@chineseneighbor.com or call 8450 1789/130 3103 8833.
BSB Summer Camps
Ages: 2 – 11+
Dates: Jul 4 – Aug 15
Deadline for registration: Register ASAP. First come, first serve
Price: Varies
Where: Unless specified elsewhere, take place at the BSB Shunyi campus
The British School of Beijing has an extensive summer camp program this year. Music, sports, art, charity, cooking, language, culture and more – seriously, check this program out for a great variety of summer fun!
Go to www.bsbsummerfun.com for all of the details or call 8047 3588.
AquaPandas Swim Camp
Ages: 4 – 12
Dates: Jun 20 – Jul 29
Deadline for registration: Register ASAP. First come, first serve
Price: RMB 700 per week, and RMB 100 more for non-residents
Where: River Garden clubhouse
AquaPandas is a swim camp available for kids ages 4-12 at the River Garden clubhouse. From June 20-July 29 (Monday-Friday, 9-11am), swimmers receive instruction and enjoy water play – in Chinese and English.
Contact Aquapandas@yahoo.cn or 136 8352 7243.
CLCB Summer Activity Program
Ages: 2 – 7 ½
Dates: Jul 4 – Aug 19
Deadline for registration: Before Jun 24
Price: RMB 700 per week, and RMB 100 more for non-residents
Where: The Children’s Learning Center, Shunyi Campus
The Children’s Learning Center of Beijing offers its popular Summer Activity program in Gahood Villas for children. Taught in both English and Mandarin, the program is broken down into age-groups and activities, including Kindermusik. Half and full day camps available, including snacks and lunch.
Contact administration@clbckids.com or call 8046 7082 for more information.
CLCB Summer Enrichment Programs
Ages: Grades 1 – 8
Dates: Jun 27 – Aug 19
Deadline for registration: Before Jun 24
Price: RMB 1650-3300 depending on courses selected
Where: The Children’s Learning Center, Shunyi Campus
For the slightly older children (grades 1-8), The Learning Center in Gahood has its Summer Enrichment Programs for eight great weeks beginning on June 27. Class sizes are limited to eight students, and you can choose one or multiple weeks, full or half days.
Registration online or www.thelearningcenter.cn for more details.
Fenxing Fencing Club Summer Camp
Ages: 12+
Dates: Jun 27 – Aug 19
Deadline for registration: Not confirmed
Price: Not confirmed
Where: Fenxing Fencing Club
Fenxing Fencing Club, new in Gahood Villas, will feature a unique summer camp program. While details were not available at the time of this posting, those interested should look at www.fenxing.com or e-mail fenxing.fencing@gmail.com, 6492 9041.
Be sure to check back in the comments section of this blog post as information becomes available.