We’re all looking forward to a little rest after the tumultuous year and a half that’s past. Some families treat summer like a lazy time, others as the fourth semester of school, but we all know that come July, some kind of break from the norm is in order. And that’s precisely where Jingkids comes in, ready to rock your scheduling world with these summer camp highlights. Each week we’ll go behind the scenes of a camp so you can make the right choice for your family.
And don’t forget to get your family’s tickets to the Jingkids Summer Fling on May 22!
Mad Science: Little Inventors
This bilingual camp will see children learning from the classic inventions of great scientists such as Da Vinci and use their imagination to collaborate with others to create their own inventions. From studying and reverse-engineering vehicles such as aircraft and rockets, campers will overcome a range of mechanical challenges using basic materials and their resourcefulness.
Summer Camp Facts
Who: Mad Science
What: Studying the trebuchet catapult to understand the lever principle, kids will get their own hand at making a trebuchet as well, in order to experience the effects of projectiles and orbits.
Where: Crowne Plaza Yau Tang, Beanstalk Changying, Beanstalk Blue Harbor
When: Jul 26 – 30, Aug 9 – 13
How: Scan QR code below
Phone/WeChat: 185 191 3810
Age: 4 – 10
Price: RMB 5,980/person.
Teacher to Child Ratio: 1:6
Curriculum: Physics, engineering, teamwork
About: Mad Science uses STEAM in camps, after-school programs, and more to foster a love of science and discovery in kids.
Jingwu Kungfu School Shaolin Camp
Where else would you want to train in traditional kung fu than at the historical, world-famous Shaolin Temple? This is a cultural immersion experience that’s designed to be fun, character-building, and educational in a beautiful outdoor environment. Martial arts instruction will be lead by a combination of Jingwu Kungfu School’s instructors as well as genuine Shaolin monks. The lessons go well beyond martial arts, however, and include deep dives into the culture of Shaolin life, Shaolin Zen Buddhist values, traditional Chinese calligraphy, and even how to wash clothes by hand. Parents are also invited to participate and will have the opportunity to study kungfu as well as taichi.
Master Leo believes that “Talent is not a given. It comes from hard work, focus, and regular, continuous practice. This takes self-discipline which we aim to instill in our students. To do this we teach children the spirit of developing resilience and overcoming personal challenges through grit and perseverance. We believe these are critical qualities that will help children thrive, develop courage, self-belief, and coping with growing up especially in our modern world”.
It isn’t all training, however: Children will have the ability to develop social traits such as self-confidence, independence, respect for the environment, and Shaolin etiquette. Master Leo has also arranged for an outdoor kungfu movie night, BBQ, glowstick party, and plenty more fun and games.
No concerns about being bilingual, either; Master Leo speaks English well, so any combination of Chinese and English speaking is welcome, providing a truly inclusive experience where children from myriad backgrounds can learn together.
Summer Camp Facts
Who: Jingwu Kungfu School
What: Live and train with real Shaolin monks!
Where: Songshan Shaolin Temple, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province
When: Jun 28 to Aug 7, 2021
How: Email jinghuawushu@163.com
Or register via WeChat: 13141072677
Ages: 6-9 years old & 10-16 years old students (children under 6 are also welcome but must be accompanied by their parents)
Teacher to Child Ratio: 1:5
Prices: RMB 6,800/week per person (children and adult prices are the same)
RMB 1,000 discount if registration takes place before May 31: RMB 5,800/week per person.
Curriculum: Foundational skills of Shaolin kungfu, beginner boxing skills, calligraphy, taichi, qigong, outdoor team games, temple visits, hiking, kungfu performance show, and more.
Conclusion: Participants will be assessed under the supervision of the Shaolin Chief Instructor of Martial Arts and receive a certificate of completion. More importantly, however, they will leave with many fantastic memories of an adventurous time!
About: Master Leo is the founder and lead instructor of Jingwu Kungfu School. Along with all of his carefully selected instructors, he is a graduate of Shaolin Temple and spent many years growing up and training with the Shaolin masters.
He has a wealth of experience and accolades including working as the head coach of foreign students in the International Department of Shaolin Wushu and serving as the coach for multiple national teams including New Zealand, Israel, Japan, and Yugoslavia at the first World Traditional Martial Arts Festival. He has been featured on national and international TV broadcasters such as the BBC, Sky American NBC, and Rai International Broadcasting Corporation.
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