School’s out for summer! If you’re staying in Beijing this summer vacay and looking to keep the kids occupied in meaningful activities, check out our picks of the best English/bilingual kids’ summer camps in the city, arranged alphabetically!
Alpha Outdoors
This summer, Alpha Outdoors provides two kinds of summer camps: Flowride Surfing Camp at a wave simulator in Huairou and Forest Survival 28/38/58 skills training camp, where you’ll learn fire-making, shelter-building, water filtration, navigation techniques, bushcraft art, archery games and more. Alpha Outdoors’ foreign instructors are all highly qualified with first aid training, and assistant coaches have experience in education to provide bilingual language support. They also offer one day trials of their camp experience on Sundays so you can see if your kid would like it! Scan the QR code to find out more!
Beijing Hikers
A new arrival to the summer camp scene is Beijing Hikers – a name familiar to us outdoor lovers – with their day camp mixing an exploration of Chinese culture with nature hikes and animal study. From hiking the Great Wall to visiting the Wild Duck Tribal Centre, Science and Technology Museum and National Palace Museum, this pioneering camp is targeted at those aged 7 to 17. Add Huijie on WeChat (HuijieBJHikers) to find out more!
Beijing Kickers
Beijing Kickers will be hosting their July Camp at Keystone Academy following their ever-popular camp concept combining football practice in the mornings, followed by splash time and swimming at the pool in the early afternoon, and finishing off the day with some more football.
Courtyard Institute
The Courtyard Institute is a 150-year-old courtyard located near the Forbidden City that offers summer camps for kids aged 7 to 12. See the poster for further details.
Flips & Kicks Plus
Also offering a number of various sports-themed camps is Flips & Kicks Plus, with their smash hit Action Movie Camp teaching kids various martial arts and stunt work, their popular Multi-Sports Camp for little ones as young as 4, the specialised Swimming Camp and Martial Arts Camp, and perhaps most exciting of all, their exclusive Universal Studios Youth Program promising VIP access to the renowned theme park. Transportation and food are available with additional top-up.
House of Knowledge Summer Camps
As a leading international kindergarten with over 17 years of experience, HoK’s commitment to a Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy and fostering a multicultural environment sets it apart as a premier educational institution in early years education. Families who are seeking an enriching and engaging summer vacation experience for their children are encouraged to consider HoK summer camps, which provide the ideal setting for children to learn through fun, project-based activities.
Imagine
Imagine offers their popular Summer Adventure Camp for kids aged 7-14 and epic Mountain Camp for kids aged 8-16. The former takes kids to the great outdoors with a series of day trips every Monday through Friday, where the kids learn survival skills from starting fires to building shelters and rafts. They’ll also face the challenge of building a civilization in the forest, try water sports and play archery tag. There’s the option of overnight stays on the last two days to get the full camp experience!
The Imagine Mountain Camp lets kids embark on a thrilling 4-night, 5-day journey away from Beijing, exploring stunning mountainous terrains. They’ll experience the exhilaration of horseback riding through rolling hills, and challenge themselves with rock climbing to new heights. Campers will also discover the joy of hiking through breathtaking landscapes, aiming arrows in archery combat, and feeling the rush of downhill biking at a ski resort. Finally, they’ll get to camp under the stars, cook over campfires, and bond over tales of adventure.
Photography Camp
Family photographer Monika Schlosser’s photography camp returns this year for kids aged 8-13. Budding photographer enthusiasts who would like to develop their perspective and creativity are welcome to join the camp in August to develop their photographer’s eye and skills. Scan the QR code in the poster for more details.
RSC Summer Camp
RSC Learning Center’s summer camps are now ongoing until the end of August. Kids will get into Chinese crafts, calligraphy, Math activities, book readings, and some dancing and singing. Scan the QR code for more details.
Tayrona Cycling
For kids and teens this summer, Tayrona Cycling has cycling tours planned for Qinghai, on the Tibetan Plateau, as well as summer camps for kids and teens aged 8-18 who can join either the English immersion day camps or the overnight cycling, music or wilderness camping camps. See the poster and scan the right QR code for more details.
Young Coders Academy
Let kids discover their passion for tech with Young Coders Academy (YCA) this summer! From coding to robotics and the hot-button topic of AI, kids will be immersed in an amazing journey and learn alongside tech-savvy peers, build friendships, and make unforgettable memories. The camp now welcomes kids from as young as 5 years old all the way up to 17.
Images: Pexels, courtesy of vendors
KEEP READING: Hi-yah! Choose Your Martial Arts Kids Class This Summer
