(53) summer camp – Beijing Kids

Tell Me All Your Secrets: Camp Edition

Julie Wolf — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:48 +0000

Grab some marshmallows and gather around the campfire, because we’ve got some juicy summer camp confessions to share! Scan the QR code below and find out what campers and their counselors are hiding.

Teachers, school’s out for summer so now is the time to share all your wild stories from the year (and I know you have some)! You can submit your own confessions at the end of the video.

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Summer Camp Preview: Reading Frontiers and Public Welfare

Cindy Marie Jenkins — Fri, 28 May 2021 03:00:21 +0000

Summertime is almost here, and we have more camp profiles to help you choose some fun options for your kids! ETU Space will also be at the Jingkids Summer Fling this Sat, May 29, so you will be able to sample their teaching before signing up!

Yuecheng Frontier Education Summer Camp

Ages: 4-12
Name of Camp: Yuecheng Frontier Education Summer Camp
Short description: Yuecheng Frontier Education Summer Camp, hosted at BCIS Early Childhood Centre (ECC), is specifically designed for children between the ages of 4, 7, and 10, respectively. Yuecheng Frontier Education Summer Camp will adopt inquiry-based and play-based teaching and learning approaches. A team of highly qualified teachers from the fields of speech, reading, and learning will be a distinctive, interdisciplinary feature of the course modules. Based on the theme of all age groups, Yuecheng Frontier Education Summer Camp will connect the various course modules, allowing children to experience multiple perspectives on the same theme while gaining rich insights about learning and developing a curiosity to further explore an individual’s particular interests.
Who: The Reading Frontier and The Learning Frontier owned by Yuecheng Education Group.
What: Day Camp
Where: BCIS Early Childhood Centre
When:
Session 1: Jun 21-Jul 2
Session 2: Jul 5-16
Session 3: Jul 19-30
Teacher to Child Ratio: 1:6
English, Chinese, bilingual, or other?: English
Prices: Sign up before Jun 30 for an early-bird discount
Curriculum: Four Themes
4-6-year-olds Courageous Reader, Author Study
7-9-year-olds Inquiring Reader, Journey Around the World
10-12-year-olds Independent reader, Investigative Journalism
Three Course Modules: Essential reading skills, Social-emotional skills, Sensory-motor skills
Conclusion: At the end of the camp students will receive a certificate of completion to show for their work.
About: Yuecheng Education is a pioneer in providing high-quality, internationalized education for students in China between the ages of 2 and 18.
The Reading Frontier is an international education brand owned by Yuecheng Education. It is the professional reading partner for children aged 4 to 12 years old and fosters a love for global exploration. It is committed to nurturing children’s passion for reading and helping them develop lifelong literacy skills.
The Learning Frontier is dedicated to providing personalized guidance and support services for children and families in Beijing.
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ETU Space: Yunnan Hebian Village Public Welfare Practice Solo Camp

Ages: 8 years and older
Name of Camp: Yunnan Hebian Village Public Welfare Practice Solo Camp
Introduction: ETU camp is an advocate for the ethos, “Good education happens naturally,” and their cooperation with Li Xiaoyun – Poverty Relief Project broadens this scope. In the past four years, ETU camp has brought more than 100 families and nearly 300 campers across all ages to Yunnan Hebian Village Public Welfare Practice. The camp aims to foster a better understanding of public welfare and character growth through camp activities. In nine days of camp, students and organizers practice this charity journey in their own way.
Where: Yunnan
When: Aug 14-22
Teacher to Child Ratio: 1:4
Language: Chinese
Price: RMB 1,080/person
Completion: At the end of the camp students will receive a certificate of completion to show for their work.

Yunnan Hebian Village Public Welfare Practice Parent-Child Camp

Age: 5-10 years old, parent-child
Camp Name: Yunnan Hebian Village Public Welfare Practice Parent-Child Camp
Short description: ETU camp is an advocate for the ethos, “good education happens naturally,” and their cooperation with Li Xiaoyun – Poverty Relief Project broadens this scope. In the past four years, ETU camp has brought more than 100 families and nearly 300 campers across all ages to Yunnan Hebian Village Public Welfare Practice. The camp aims to foster a better understanding of public welfare and growing gains through camp activities. In nine days of camp, students and organizers practice this charity journey in their own way. However, what makes this camp unique is the learning and collaboration that takes place between the student and their parent(s).
Where: YunnanCamp
When: Jul 31-Aug 8
Language: Chinese
Prices: RMB 10,800/person, Parent-child curriculum
Conclusion: At the end of the camp students will receive a certificate of completion to show for their work.
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KEEP READING: Drumroll, Please: Announcing the Summer Camps You’ll Meet Saturday at the Jingkids Summer Fling!

Images: Courtesy of the camps

Summer Camp Preview: Fun Spanish and Mandarin Immersion

Cindy Marie Jenkins — Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:13 +0000

Summertime is almost here, and we have more camp profiles to help you choose some fun options for your kids! Fun Spanish will also be at the Jingkids Summer Fling this Sat, May 29, so you will be able to sample their teaching before signing up!

Fun Spanish presents Spanish Culture Camp and Spanish Art Camp – Picasso!

Ages: 3-12
Spanish Culture Camp
During the five-day camp, a native Spanish speaker will help the kids learn about Spain and Mexico, as well as the art and food of the two countries. The kids will also learn basic Spanish in the camp.
Who: Fun Spanish
What: Kids’ Spanish education center. Founded in 2005. Five locations in Beijing as well as online classes.
Where: The Place in Beijing
When: Jul 19-23 and Aug 23-27, from 9am-4pm
Teacher to Child Ratio: 1:3
Language: Spanish, Chinese, English
Prices: RMB 4,980 (RMB 4,680 before Jun 13)

Name of Camp: Spanish Art Camp – Picasso
Short description: Over five days the kids will learn basic Spanish, and will learn about the most famous artist in Spain – Picasso. A native Spanish speaker and a professional art teacher will provide a unique Spanish art camp experience.
Who: Fun Spanish + Alice Art
What: Kids’ Spanish education center. Founded in 2005. Five locations in Beijing as well as online classes.
Where: Shunyi
When: Jul 5-9 and Aug 23-27, from 9am to 3:30pm
Teacher to Child Ratio: 1:3
Language: Spanish, Chinese, English
Prices: RMB 6,880 (RMB 6,580 before June 13)
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Chinese Summer Camp

Ages: 7-17
Who: Mandarin Zone
What: The Chinese Summer Camp Program merges an intensive Mandarin class with various Chinese cultural activities, sporting activities, opportunities to make new friends, and visits to historical and modern sites in Beijing.
Where: Mandarin Zone School in Sanlitun
When (Starting Dates): Jun 14, Jun 28, Jul 12, Jul 19, Jul 26, Aug 2, or Aug 16
Language: Mandarin
Prices: See chart

All prices are listed in RMB

Type	1 Week	2 Weeks	3 Weeks	4 Weeks
Day Camp	4,500	8,750	12,800	16,600
Class-only Camp	1,900	3,700	5,400	6,980

Full Camp Type	1 Week	2 Weeks	3 Weeks	4 Weeks
Full Camp – Homestay	9,000	17,500	26,000	33,500
Full Camp – Residential	8,400	16,290	23,710	30,663

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KEEP READING: Drumroll, Please: Announcing the Summer Camps You’ll Meet Saturday at the Jingkids Summer Fling!

Images: Courtesy of the camps, pexels