Long summer days mean lots of fun for kids. But they also represent a perfect opportunity for your kids to explore new interests, engage in physical activity, develop new friendships, and grow as individuals. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best upcoming summer camps and programs in Beijing. With the latest outbreak of COVID-19 in the city, make sure to call ahead and confirm all details with summer camp and summer program organizers. Click the link in the summer camp/program title for further details and pricing info.
Ivy Summer Camp- Skylander League (For 7-12-Year-Old Kids)
Skylander League is a new “English STEM + Diversified Challenges” 5-day summer camp developed by Ivy Summer Camp. Under the guidance of professional instructors, students will explore exciting STEM projects and take part in engaging, diverse, and challenging sports activities, all in a holistic, safe, American-style summer camp environment. Please note that some activities may be conducted in Chinese; for more information, please enquire directly with organizers. RMB 4,980. From Jul 6 onwards. Beijing Aoxiang Yingdi Camping Site.
Renee International Arts Summer Camp
Renee International Arts Summer Camp is a bilingual (English & Chinese) art and culture summer camp that aims to broaden students’ artistic knowledge and capabilities. The summer camp’s RAD and ISTD registered dance teachers will choreograph and teach various ballet, Latin dance, jazz, and folk dance pieces. Students will also have the opportunity to take master classes from specialists in the performing arts industry and perform drama compositions of stories in well-known English storybooks. This is a camp that will build confidence and improve performance skills. From RMB 998 onwards. Jun 22 – Aug 14. At various Renee International Arts Centers in Beijing.
Imagine’s Summer Adventure Camp 2020 (For 7-14-Year-Old Kids)
Learn survival skills, build a civilization in the forest, and play in obstacle courses with Adventure Camp, as they take the kids out for a day trip to the great outdoors! Learn from experienced outdoor activity instructors on how to make fires, shelters, and rafts. Hike on the Water Great Wall and play all sorts of field games as well! Bring snacks, sunscreen, and masks as well. RMB 890. From Jul 6 onwards. Pickup from Lido Place, Beijing Riviera, and Ku Liu Shu Roundabout.
WildChina Sustainability & Global Citizenship Camp (For 13-18-Year-Old Kids)
In this 5-day program, students will be examining issues on economic and agricultural sustainability. They will understand the true meaning of sustainability by designing and pitching an original social enterprise to a group of business panelists, learning about and building composting sites for local community farms and having positive interactions with the local community. RMB 8,500. From Jul 13 onwards. Location info unavailable, please enquire directly with the organizers.
WildChina Wilderness Survival Summer Program (For 9-13-Year-Old Kids)
Designed by WildChina’s survival expert Simon Drayton, this program is designed to get kids out into the mountains to question nature and learning essential life skills. This action-packed 5-day wilderness survival-themed camp will help students develop important social, emotional, and cognitive skills that will last a lifetime. Away from their computers and video games, participants will learn how to work as a team to make decisions and ‘survive’ in the wilderness. RMB 7,400. From Jul 6 onwards. Location info unavailable, please enquire directly with the organizers.
The Hutong’s Beijing Northern Hills Summer Camp (For 9-12-Year-Old Kids)
Organized by The Hutong Education, this summer camp is set in Beijing’s northern and western mountains. The location is a perfect opportunity to go outdoors and hike, bask in the extraordinary scenery and learn about the livelihoods of people living in the local mountain villages! Through this camp, The Hutong aims to encourage and build a spirit of discovery and adventure amongst students. RMB 6180. Jul 13 – Jul 17. The Hutong.
2020 CISB Online Academic Summer Camp (For 7-18-Year-Old Kids, Online)
This summer, the Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) is offering the “2020 CISB Online Academic Summer Camp”, a challenging and fun-filled educational Summer Camp for students in Beijing. It includes PET, KET, SSAT (Middle & Upper Levels), IELTS, TOEFL, and SAT online training. Pricing info unavailable, please enquire directly with the organizers. Jul 13 – Jul 31. Online.
Math & Technology At Your Doorstep (For 7-17-Year-Old Kids)
This year, WanTrain is offering summer STEM courses in coding basics, app building, programming in Python, and Data Science. They make learning science fun and addictive, and engage young coders’ minds on multiple levels. WanTrain’s courses use customized kits for each lesson while focusing on improving learning effectiveness and efficiency as well as motivating young learners. Please note that due to the new COVID-19 outbreak in the city, WanTrain is only offering 1-on-1 classes. RMB 300. From Jun 15 onwards. Classes in Shunyi, Chaoyang, and Haidian Districts.
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