Time flies, and the Mid-Autumn Break is almost here. For those of you who are staying in town, you’ll find plenty of camps that will help keep the kids fit, busy, and having fun.
Atelier Art School Shunyi will be hosting two workshop camps, both of which run from Monday September 28 – Friday October 2. To sign up, email contact@atelier.cn.com
Technology + Art: Life on Mars
Time: 10am-4pm (with a lunch break)
Age: 8-12
Price: RMB 3,200 (lunch included)
Atelier and TKè are offering a unique all day workshop. Over the five days, students will discover 3D printing, electronics, code, and engineering with TKè team. With Atelier’s teacher, students will then learn how to use these new skills to create a whole new city on a distant planet. The workshop will give an exciting, hands-on introduction to many of the key technologies that are changing the world we live in.
Welcome to the Wild Wild West
Time: 10am-12 noon
Age: 5-7
Price: RMB 1,500
Come and conquer the far west! Either being a cowboy or an Indian: we will build an old town with a saloon, a barbershop in the middle of the desert surrounded by tons of gigantic cactus! You will arrive in it with horse! Make your own cowboy hat or a feather headdress and let’s join the Gold rush! You will have to create your pan and search for golden flakes or bigger.
Imagine. Knight School
Wield a sword, fire a bow and arrow, ride a horse, build a trebuchet, make chainmail, and slay a dragon. Sign up at www.imagine-china.com/knight-school
Saturday September 26 – Tuesday 29
Thursday October 1 – Sunday October 4
Age: 7-13
Price: RMB 3,000 (includes transportation, equipment, and training fees)
Venue: Various locations. Transport is provided, with pick-up and drop-off from Beijing Riviera or BSB Sanlitun.
Imagine. Survival Camp
Become prepared for any situation with this fun camp where kids get to learn how to survive in the wilderness. They’ll learn to build shelter and raft, cook on a fire, make tools from nature, and navigate the wilderness. Sign up at www.imagine-china.com/survival-camp
Saturday September 26 – Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1 – Sunday October 4
Age: 8 – 17
Price: RMB 2,800
Venue: Huairou. Transport is provided, with pick-up and drop-off from Beijing Riviera or BSB Sanlitun.
Sports Beijing Barcelona Pro-Clinic
Sports Beijing will be flying in professional coaches from Barcelona, to run a four day football camp. The camp will be held at the International School of Beijing (ISB) and offers players of 6 years and over some of the best training experience around. The sessions will include on-the-field action and in-the-classroom theory. This clinic is a must for any youngster serious about football training. For more information, email info@sportsbj.com.
Thursday October 1 – Sunday October 4
Time: 9.30am-3pm
Age: 10 and over
Time: 4.15-5.30pm
Age: 6-9
beijingkids Shunyi Correspondent Sally Wilson moved to Beijing in 2010 from the UK with her husband and son. Her daughter was born here in 2011 and both her kids keep her happily busy. In her spare time, Sally loves to stroll through Beijing’s hutongs and parks. She is a (most of the time) keen runner and loves reading: books, magazines, news, and celeb websites – anything really. Sally is also a bit of a foodie and loves trying out new restaurants.
Photos: courtesy of Atelier, Imagine, Sports Beijing
