We’ve blogged about sports, and adventure summer camps, but in a city as big as Beijing, there are also plenty of camps that foster the growth of creativity. Here are some of this year’s options for an Arts and Drama Summer Camp experience! Be sure to check their official websites for more information about the specific dates.
Discovering the Secrets of Old Peking, Jun 24 to Aug 2
Courtyard Institute will have a three-week program this summer. Kids will have chance to discover old Peking by visiting ancient sights such as the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven Park, watching documentaries, making crafts, and communicating with locals. Age 6-12. RMB 3300 per week. 9am-5pm. The Courtyard Institute (136 0102 9542)
Crescendo Music Summer Camps, Jul 8 to Aug 2
A rich musical summer program of discovery, learning, singing, and recording for children is offered this summer at Crescendo. Your kids will learn about the music of the world, music theory, ukulele, percussion, and DIY music instruments. Age 5+. RMB 4500 per week (without lunch), RMB 4750 per week (lunch included). 10am-3pm. Crescendo Studio, 6# Haocheng Plaza, Zuojiazhuang Zhongjie (132 4195 4449)
Playhouse 2019 Summer Kids Theater Camps, Jul 1 to Aug 10
This summer Playhouse will bring Sleeping Beauty, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves for kids to participate in.The open audition for 2019 Summer Theater Kids Camp will happen on June 15. Every student needs to participate in the auditions process, to make sure each student is in the right part in the production. Age 6-14. RMB 11800. Playhouse, Dadao Studio, No. 52 yard, Sunhe, Chaoyang District (135 2077 5701).
Atelier Creative Art Summer Camps, Jun 17 to Aug 30
This summer, Atelier’s creative team has concocted a series of colorful, adventurous, and cultural camps. Kids will get chance to meet artists, visit countries, explore the oceans, become an architect, and awaken ecological awareness. Courses are taught in English, and will have a maximum of eight students per class. Age 5+. RMB 2000 – RMB 4500. Sanlitun: Room 502, Unit 1, Buliding 8A, Julong Garden, No.68, Xinzhong Street, Dongcheng District (6416 1614) Shunyi: 204-205, Building 2, Central Park, No.16 Road Yufeng, Shunyi District, Beijing (Go to F2 from Entrance A of Commercial Buildings) (5686 4243).
Art and Music Summer Camp, Jun 17 to Aug 9
New Beijingers want to learn Survival Chinese? The Bridge School will help kids master the survival Chinese. Kids can choose classes for painting, cooking, Kung Fu, and pop song. During the Camp, students will explore traditional and modern Chinese culture. Age 6 –16. RMB 150 per student (two students together, each pay 20 percent off). 9.30am-4.30pm. Room 503, Guangming Hotel, Beijing (126 8153 9446, Wechat: Julie_xu 789)
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