As Beijing begins to breathe again after a month of Covid restrictions, we are pleased to also announce that many camp providers are now taking registrations for their summer camp programs! Over the next few weeks, jingkids will profile summer camps that will keep the kids’ minds and bodies busy during the school holidays in this Beijing heat!

Street Dance Summer Camp

You’ve seen the dance videos on their WeChat channel, and if you have always watched enviously wanting to learn to move like they do, now is your kids’ chance! The Sunshine Studios Summer Dance Camp is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to dance different styles of street dance. There are full day (10am-4pm) and half day (10am-1pm) options for the camp, and not only will your kids learn the coolest dance moves from amazing teachers, the camp also promises to help kids become physically stronger, fitter and more confident!

Ages: 7-13 years old
Organizer: Sunshine Studios
Where: Mayuanying by Beijing Riviera
When: June 27-July 1, July 4-8
Instructor to child ratio: 1:15
Language: English
Price: RMB 3,500 (full-day) RMB 2,200 (half-day) *early bird price 10% off
Topics: Street dance
About: Sunshine Studios, the international dance company, has set the gold standard for training with many of their students having gone on to work in movies, TV shows, concerts and theatre shows. These have included supporting famous artists such as Lady Gaga, Little Mix, Katy Perry, Janet Jackson, and being featured on TV shows such as The Voice and X-Factor.
More info: Scan the QR code in the poster below for more info

Old Peking “Adventures” Summer Camp 

The Courtyard Institute and Black Sesame Kitchen extend an invitation to you to go beyond the Imperial City and explore the monuments along the Central Axis of Old Peking as well as the hidden treasures in the Western Hills. Their expert teachers have carefully designed each week’s curriculum to suit the different interests of different age groups. Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 are day camps designed for campers both young and old who will be split up according to their age groups, while Weeks 3 and 6 include an overnight itinerary suitable for older kids comfortable with staying the night by themselves. Campers can expect:

– Themed weeks for the best cultural immersion experiences
– Arts and crafts workshops to enhance children’s understanding on historic stories they learn
– Cooking experience and delicious meals
– Expert and expat teachers with rich experience teaching children
– Outdoor play and social time

Towards the end of each day, campers will be rewarded with historic stories about the Chinese capital city, as well as heritage-related crafts handmade by themselves.

Ages: Campers are split into age groups from 4 to 7 years old and 8 to 12 years old
Organizer: Courtyard Institute and Black Sesame Kitchen
Where: Courtyard Institute, field trips within Beijing
When: Weekly from Jul 4 to Aug 12
Counselor to child ratio: 1:5
Language: English and Chinese
Price: RMB 4,990 for Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 5; RMB 7,490 for Weeks 3 and 6
Topics: Architecture archaeology, cooking skills, traditional arts and crafts, Chinese culture
About: Black Sesame Kitchen is a cooking school, restaurant, and events company in the heart of Old Beijing. Chinese-American author Jen Lin-Liu opened Black Sesame Kitchen in 2008 to promote the understanding of Chinese cuisine and to create a convivial setting for socializing and exchange between China and the rest of the world.
The Courtyard Institute is an educational company founded in 2014, and we aim to promote a better understanding of traditional Chinese culture, for both children and adults, through lectures & salons, art & craft workshops, heritage field trips, winter & summer camps. We believe in the magic power of culture, and strive to bring the abstract concepts into a series of fun and creative programs.
More info: Scan the QR code in the poster below for more information

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We might be stuck with the kids at home with online learning but that doesn’t give us a reason to slack off, too much anyway. Plus, the kids need to keep moving, maybe now more than ever (so as to keep our sanity!) So here are some great online exercise options, some for the whole family, to bring the workout straight to your living room!

Shona’s Online Dance & Fitness Classes

Shona is a Spanish dancer and choreographer with more than 15 years of experience performing for different artists, brands, and television programs. She worked in Spain, Portugal, Russia and is now based in China.

She has also taught various styles of dance for over 15 years to both adults and children. Right now, she is offering rumba flamenca, modern dance, and family hip hop dance classes online. If you’re simply looking to get fit, she is also offering a workout class every morning at 9.30am!

Fitness With Diva’s Online Workout Programs

Whether you’re in actual quarantine, pseudo-quarantine (like most of us), or have been agoraphobic your entire life, Diva‘s online fitness programs use little to no equipment and can be performed pretty much anywhere! A former professional dancer turned fitness trainer, Diva has fun dance workouts and strength training programs to suit different fitness goals.

When you buy her program, you’ll get access to online videos demonstrating all the moves at various intensities, a daily workout planner that schedules your rest days as well, and best of all, you’ll join her supportive WeChat community to hold yourself accountable and be inspired by others on their personal fitness journeys as well.

Taozi Tree Yoga

We love Taozi Tree Yoga, created with love by Theresa Parsonage and nurtured by the incredible community of Taozi Tree Yoga-certified teachers. They’ve been great at going with the flow and almost their entire class schedule is online now for our convenience. From hatha to vinyasa and ashtanga, you’ll find something to please your inner yogi. Plus, you might be thrilled to know they are still offering their special seasonal outdoor yoga classes such as Yoga by the River. Besides yoga classes, they also offer lifestyle and knowledge workshops such as “Plant-based Lifestyle” and “Traditional Chinese Medicine for Beginngers”. Scan to add Taozi Admin or follow Taozi Tree Yoga on WeChat to see their weekly class schedule.

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