Though we’re barely into spring, schools and other organizations are already gearing up for warm weather pursuits. With limited space and high demand, now is the perfect time to register for summer camp. Here’s a preliminary list, with more to be added as we find out about them.
AEA US Embassy Summer Camp
The AEA US Embassy Summer Camp is an annual American-style day camp offering games, songs, and activities around a different and dynamic theme every week. All campers will receive an AEA camp t-shirt, hat, and certificate.
Who? Ages 4-12
What? Campers will participate in activities like swimming, arts, sports, and theater, as well as go on field trips. Lunch and transportation is provided.
When? June 18-Agust 17 (Participants can register for one, two, three, or all nine weeks.)
What time? Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
How much? RMB 2,493-3,116 depending on how early you register and how many weeks you enroll your child for (discounts available for early registration, BSB, and BCIS students)
Where?
Downtown: Beijing City International School (Jun 18-Jul 27), 77 Baiziwan Nan’er Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区百子湾南二路77号
Shunyi: British School of Beijing (Jul 27-Aug 17), 9 Anhua Lu (south side), Shunyi District 顺义区安华路9号南院
Application deadline? No, but there are expiration dates for several discounts.
Contact: Contact info@aeabeijing.com or register online at www.aeabeijing.com.
Beijing Playhouse Kids Summer Theater Camp
Beijing Playhouse hosts a two-week theater camp with two goals: 1) learn theater; and 2) have fun. The summer camp concludes with a performance of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves for friends, family, and the community at large. Though students are required to audition, all those who audition will get a role. (Please note that working English proficiency is required.)
Who? Ages 6-14*
*Students 15-18 years of age can enroll in Beijing Playhouse’s theater junior internship program
What? Over two weeks, students will have classes in acting, music, and dance to prepare for the big show. They will also do set painting, prop making, and costume design.
When? July 30-August 11 (The audition/enrollment is on July 7 at 4pm and the performance is on August 11 at 2pm.)
What time? 9am-4pm
How much? RMB 6,500 (includes lunch)
Where? Daystar Academy, 2 Shunbai Lu, Shunyi District 顺义区顺白路2号
Application deadline? The audition/enrollment on July 7
Contact: performance@beijingplayhouse.com or www.beijingplayhouse.com
Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) Summer Camps
For the past six years, CISB has offered two summer camps open to all students in Beijing: the Kindergarten Creative Camp and the Summer Enrichment Camp.
1. Kindergarten Creative Camp
Who? Ages 18 months-6 years.
What? This program includes phonics/reading, creative English workshops, Chinese language and culture, arts and crafts, music, swimming, and physical education.
When?
Session 1: June 25-July 13 (three weeks)
Session 2: July 16-July 27 (two weeks)
Session 3: July 30-August 10 (two weeks)
What time? The half day program is Mon-Fri 8.30am-12.30pm and the full day program is Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm.
How much?
Half day: RMB 3,400 (two weeks), RMB 5,100 (three weeks), RMB 6,800 (four weeks), or RMB 11,200 (seven weeks)
Full day: RMB 5,400 (two weeks), RMB 8,100 (three weeks), RMB 10,800 (four weeks), or RMB 17,800 (seven weeks)
Where? Canadian International School of Beijing, 38 Liangma Qiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区亮马桥路38号
Application deadline? June 1, 2012
Contact: CISB Admissions office (admissions@cis-beijing.com or 6465 7788)
2. Summer Enrichment Camp
Who? Ages 6-15
What? The Summer Enrichment Camp merges English and Chinese language classes, field trips, cultural activities and sports, allowing students to improve their language skills while enjoying their summer holidays. Activities include music, dance, kung fu, Lego Education, art, basketball, volleyball, swimming, ice skating, and badminton.
When? Same as above
What time? Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm
How much? RMB 6,000 (two weeks), RMB 9,000 (three weeks), RMB 12,000 (four weeks), or RMB 19,800 (seven weeks)
Where? Same as above
Application deadline? Same as above
Contact: Same as above
Dulwich Community Programs (Summer 2012 Term)
For the summer term, Dulwich College Beijing offers a number of sports, music, language, and drama programs. Though not a summer camp per se, these classes are a great way to get kids and teens involved in fun and enriching summer activities.
Who? Toddlers, kids, teens, and adults (age group varies according to program)
What? A wide variety of community classes, including French, wushu, pottery, basketball, tai chi, composition, swimming, ballet, and more.
When? April 9-mid June (exact dates vary according to program)
What time? See DCB’s website for details
How much? Anywhere from RMB 600-2,800 for an eight-week course (see website for details)
Where?
Legend Garden Campus: Legend Garden Villas, 89 Jichang Lu, Shunyi District顺义区机场路89号丽京花园
Riviera Main Campus: Beijing Riviera, 1 Xiangjiang Beilu, Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang District朝阳区京顺路香江北路1号香江花园
Application deadline? No, but classes are offered on a first come, first serve basis, so book fast. Registration can be made at the Sports Club Reception on weekdays from 8am to 9pm and on weekends from 9am-7pm.
Contact: Call 6454 9127, email dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn, or visit DCB’s website.
Etonkids’ Around the World Summer Camp
Organized by Etonkids International Kindergarten, the Around the World 2012 Summer Camp allows kids to discover the world through science and culture.
Who? Ages 3-7
What? Each week, kids explore in English a continent’s unique fauna, flora, dances, costumes, culinary traditions, music, sports/games, and more.
When? July 9-August 17
What time? Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm
How much? RMB 2,380/week
Where? Etonkids International Kindergarten, 3/F, Block D, Global Trade Mansion, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区光华路国贸国际公寓D座2层
Application deadline? No, but registrations completed in advance for the full six-week program are eligible for a 5 percent discount. An additional 5 percent discount applies to applications received on or before June 15, 2012.
Contact: 6506 4805
House of Knowledge Summer Camp
House of Knowledge International Kindergarten is hosting an exciting day camp for toddlers and young children with arts, crafts, games, and more. Programs will be held in English, Chinese, and German.
Who? Local and expat kids aged 2-6
What? TBA
When? July 2-20
What time? Mon-Fri 9am-3.30pm (full day)
How much?
Full day: RMB 2,200/week
Half day (with lunch): RMB 1,500/week
Half day (without lunch): RMB 1,350/week
Single day: RMB 500 (includes lunch)
Transportation: RMB 200/week
Where? HoK’s Victoria Gardens Campus, 15 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳公园西路15号
Application deadline? June 11, 2012
Contact: Call the head office at 400 650 7747 or email info@house-of-knowledge.net.
Ivy Schools Summer Camps
Ivy also has two summer camps: Ivy Academy’s Sprouts Program (ages 2-6) and the Ivy Chinese Summer Camp (ages 5-9).
1. Ivy Academy’s Sprouts Program
Who? Ages 2-6
What? Led by qualified Early Childhood Education teachers, kids take part in activities like art, science, swimming, sports, and field trips all in a safe setting.
When?
Session 1: June 25-July 13
Session 2: July 16-August 3
What time? 9.15am-3pm
How much?
Three-week session: RMB 8,000 (includes all activities, materials, and snacks)
Lunch (optional): RMB 28/day
Transportation (optional): Varies according to distance
Where? Ivy Academy, Suite C101, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区东直门外大街35号C101
Application deadline? TBA
Contact: Call the hotline at 400 890 2199, email lisa.yan@ivy.org or anitamawm@gmail.com, or visit www.ivyschools.com.
2. Ivy Chinese Summer Camp
Who? Ages 4-9*
*Chinese immersion program for ages 2-5 also available at Ivy’s Lijing campus
What? The camp is geared towards families from outside of China who want to improve their children’s Mandarin speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as expose and foster an interest in Chinese culture. Ivy also accepts local expat students.
When?
Session 1: June 25-July 13
Session 2: July 16-August 3
What time? 9.15am-3pm (half day available only for local kindergarten Chinese immersion program)
How much?*
Enrollment fee: RMB 300
Course fee: RMB 8,400/three-week session
Transportation (optional): RMB 600
*Discounts: Last year’s participants get a 20 percent discount. In addition, families with multiple kids get a one-time RMB 300 deduction per child from the second child on.
Where? Same as above
Application deadline? TBA
Contact: Same as above
MAC Time Mini Art Summer Camp
MAC Time’s summer camp is designed for budding Picassos, with field trips, oil painting, pottery, and more. This year’s edition has an expanded list of activities, with eight sessions total.
Who? Ages 5-12
What? An art summer camp with three themes: Discovering Colors of Creativity, Traveling through Arts, and Museum Touring. MAC Time’s regular classes will also be available during the summer.
When?
Session 1: June 25-29
Session 2: July 2-6
Session 3: July 9-13
Session 4: July 16-20
Session 5: July 23-27
Session 6: July 30-August 3
Session 7: August 6-10
Session 8: August 13-17
What time? Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm
How much? RMB 1,380 per person, per session
Where? Euro Plaza L5-507A, Shunyi District 顺义区北京欧陆广场L5-507A
Application deadline? August 10, 2012*
* Early bird promotion of 10 percent off for those who register before May 15
Contact: Call 8046 1820 or 138 1033 4208, email bj_mactime@yahoo.com.cn, or visit MAC Time’s website.
NCLC International Bilingual All-Around Summer Camp
For six years, Neighborhood Chinese Language Center (NCLC) has run summer and winter camps for kids with sports and language activities. The camp is located around 10km from the Lido Country Club, where students are picked up and dropped off. The main teaching language is Chinese.
Who? Ages 5-13
What? The NCLC program brings an East meets West approach to sports, Chinese, English, mathematics, arts, and practical life skills.
When?
Session 1: June 25-July 6
Session 2: July 9-20
Session 3: July 23-August 3
Session 4: August 6-17
What time? Mon-Fri 9.30am-3.30pm
How much?*
One child: RMB 3,900/term, RMB 2,000/week
Two children: RMB 3,800/term, RMB 1,950/week
Three children: RMB 3,700/term, RMB 1,900/week
Transportation fee: RMB 600/term, RMB 300/week
*Students who have attended the camp before and Lido Country Club members get an RMB 100 discount if they register before May 31.
Where? Lido Country Club, 2/F, Metropark Lido Hotel, 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区将台路6号丽都饭店2层丽都乡村俱乐部
Application deadline? June 24, 2012
Contact: Contact NCLC’s hotlines at 8450 1789 or 130 3103 8833, email service@chineseneighbor.com, or visit the center’s website.
Side by Side Summer Camp
Side by Side’s summer camp is designed for kids with special needs and learning difficulties. They focus on each child’s academic, communication, social, emotional, behavioral, and organization skills.
Who? Ages 6-11
What? Kids will build skills like team work, language development, social interaction, confidence and self-esteem, creativity, relationship building, memory, planning, and more.
When?
Week 1: Sherlock Holmes (June 18-22)
Week 2: Make Your Own Band (June 25-29)
Week 3: Pirates of Beijing (July 2-6)
Week 4: Lights, Camera, Action! (July 9-13)
Week 5: Amazing Animals (July 16-20)
Week 6: Creative Cooking (July 23-27)
Week 7: Recycled Art City (July 30-August 3)
Week 8: The Middle Kingdom (August 6-10)
What time? 9am-noon (ages 6-8), 1-4pm (ages 9-11)
How much? RMB 1,500/week (15 hours)
Where? Capital Paradise 3336, Houshayu, Shunyi District
Application deadline? No
Contact: Call 8046 3858, email info@sidebysidebeijing.com, or visit Side by Side’s website.
World Waldorf Camp
This Shanghai-based international non-profit organization offers summer camps for kids and teens in remote areas of China. All activities are inspired by Waldorf education (with some Chinese characteristics, of course).
1. World Waldorf Children’s Camp
Who? Foreign and Chinese children aged 8-14*
*Seven-year-olds will be allowed pending a discussion with parents first
What? This 11-day camp allows kids to participate in age-appropriate activities, including gymnastics, acrobatics, painting, storytelling, cooking, paper art, eurhythmy, sports, gardening, woodworking, cooperative games, and more.
When?
Session 1: July 16-26
Session 2: August 13-23
What time? 7.30am-9pm (see Waldorf Camp’s website for detailed timetable)
How much? 600 € participation fee + 100 € deposit
Where? Yue Garden Natural Resort next to Simatai Great Wall (click here for Yue Garden’s official Sina blog)
Application deadline? May 20, 2012
Contact:
Chinese participants: Contact Monica (书婉) at (21) 5671 9930, 189 3082 3379, or qin.shuwan@waldorfcamp.org.
Foreign participants: Contact Liva Soloveja (莉娃) at 158 0094 2934 or soloveja.liva@waldorfcamp.org.
2. World Waldorf Junior’s Camp
Who? Foreign and Chinese teens aged 15-18
What? This camp features arts and crafts, singing, building, gardening, science, world exploration, social work, nature, adventure walks, and more.
When? July 30-August 9
What time? 7.30am-10pm
How much? 600 € participation fee + 100 € deposit
Where? Same as above
Application deadline? Same as above
Contact: Same as above
