Astronomy Day Camp
The International Astronomical Union (IAU), Universe Awareness, and Sterrenlab are organizing a kids’ day camp during IAU General Assembly. The camp provides a rich program of educational astronomy activities for children.
Who? Ages 5-11 (the day camp is open to the children of astronomers attending the IAU General Assembly and the community at large, both local and expat)
What? One to two weeks of hands-on science activities, games and excursions centered around astronomy
When?
Week 1: August 20-25
Week II: August 26-31
What time? 9am-6pm
How much? EUR 200 per child, per week
Where? China National Convention Center (CNCC), 7 Tianchen Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区天辰东路7号国际会议中心
Application deadline? No, but register early; there’s a limit of 25 participants per week.
Contact: Email info@unawe.org or visit UNAWE’s website.
Beijing2Fun Summer Camps
Beijing2Fun School house has two summer camps for wee ones. One camp takes kids into the world of award-winning children’s author, Eric Carle (of The Very Hungry Caterpillar fame), while the other focuses on the environment. Participants will observe nature and predict its changes, understand the days of the week, spatial and linear concepts, touch a live caterpillar, and hunt for spiders.
Who? Ages 3-6
What? Summer camps based on Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar and recycling
When?
Eric Carle camp: August 20-24
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle camp: August 27-31
What time? 9.30am-12.30pm
How much? RMB 1,500 per child, per week
Where? Beijing2Fun School House, Apt 101, Block 5, Unit 5, Upper East Side, Area 2, 6 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东四环北路6号2区阳光上东5号楼5单元101
Application deadline? Monday, August 6 for both camps
Contact: Call Joyce at 186 0004 9056 or Kristin at 135 2256 3767, or email beijing2fun@gmail.com.
CIBA Summer Camps
The Children’s International Bilingual Academy (CIBA) – formerly known as the Children’s Learning Center of Beijing – has a range of cultural, educational, and physical activities for the summer.
Who? Ages 18 months to 7 years
What? Speech/drama, music and movement, arts and crafts, music, games, sports, martial arts, and more
When? July 2-August 21
What time? TBD
How much?
Registration fee: RMB 150/300 per child
Ages 18 months-3 years: RMB 250/day (min. two days)
Ages 4-7 years: RMB 300/day (min. two days)
Hot lunch: RMB 25/day
Where? 3052 and 3056, Gahood Villa, Shunyi District顺义区后沙峪嘉浩别墅3052, 3056
Application deadline? No
Contact: Call 8046 7082, email administration@clcbkids.com, or visit CIBA’s website.
Eduwings’ Artist Summer Camp 2012
These week-long artists’ summer camps have a variety of activities, with every day divided into three modules: art, physical education, and discovery.
Who? Ages 2-8
What? Varied summer camp with Chinese paper cutting, painting, calligraphy, swimming, puzzles, chess, cooking, sculpture, problem-solving tasks, football, and more
When? July 30-August 24
What time? 9.30am-3.30pm
How much? RMB 2,000/week, RMB 7,600/four weeks (lunch included). Discounts available for Eduwings students.
Where? Eduwings Kindergarten, Merlin Champagne Town, 6 Liyuan Lu, Tianzhu, Shunyi District 顺义区天竺镇丽苑街6号美林香槟小镇
Application deadline? No
Contact: Call 6450 8384, 136 2105 1866 Mrs. Wang, email dawnstudio8@hotmail.com or visit Eduwings’ website.
New Bamboo Academy Summer Camp
For the entire summer, New Bamboo Academy has immersive English day camps with flexible classes divided by age group.
Who? Ages 1-6
What? Sports and creative activities in an English environment
When? From now until the end of August
What time? Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
How much? RMB 5,000 per child per month
Where? 16 Jianguomenwai Dajie, East Ruijing Tower (West Gate), Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街16号东方瑞景小区（西门）
Application deadline? No
Contact: Call 6569 1123 or 139 112 72790, email newbamboobj@gmail.com, or visit New Bamboo’s website.
Olympic Summer Camp
UK Asia, Purple Bamboo, and The British Council have partnered up to offer a summer camp that teaches English with a twist. Kids will get the opportunity to try five Olympic sports with qualified instructors at four venues from the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Each morning, participants will learn about the history and rules of the sport; in the afternoon, they get to actually do that sport.
Who? Ages 10-14
What? A British English summer camp with Olympics-inspired sports and activities
When? July 23-27 or August 13-17 and 20-24
What time? 9am-6pm
How much? RMB 3,880 (sleepovers and evening activities optional)
Where? 2/F, Bldg 426, Area 4, Wangjing Xincheng, Chaoyang District 朝阳区望京新城4区426座2层
Application deadline? No, but spaces are limited. Discounts available for team signups of five kids or more.
Contact: Call 132 6188 8784 or email summercamp@uk-asia.co.uk.
Simply Joy International Summer Camp
This bilingual day camp is a platform for cultural exchange, bringing together local and expat students for sports and other fun activities.
Who? Local and international students aged 7-15
What? A bilingual camp that includes field trips, games, teamwork, drama, creative arts, and sports
When? July 9-August 3
What time? 8am-4.30pm
How much? RMB 5,800/two weeks
Where? Capital Institute of Physical Education (CIPE), 11 Beisanhuan Xilu, Haidian District 海淀区北三环西路11号首都体育学院
Application deadline? No
Contact: Call 5190 1837, email office@simplyjoycamp.org, or visit Simply Joy’s website. Alternatively, parents can also sign up their kids at the registration office (14/F, Chengming Building, Plaza A, 2 Xizhimen Nanjie, Xicheng District).
Want more camps? Be sure to check out Roll Call, Part 1 and Part 2.
Photo credits (in order of appearance): UNAWE, kaibara87, CIBA, Steve A Johnson, New Bamboo, UK Asia, Dee’lite
