Welcome to
SUMMER CAMP 2023
UP TO 10 WEEKS OF CAMP FUN!
Come join our incredibly fulfilling world of language learning and sign up for our immersion trilingual summer camp where the Chinese and Spanish languages will be introduced or reinforced amidst lots of fun enrichment activities. Our trilingual camp is for kids 3-12 years old, with or without prior exposure to the Chinese language. We offer a fun-filled half day of Chinese and Spanish lessons, music and dance activities as well as creative craft projects. Each camp week is devoted to a theme that will be introduced and explored in the Mandarin and Spanish languages. Kids will be exposed to cultural activities and ideas to further enrich their minds. MandarinArts’ 2023 Summer Camp is a 10-week, half-day program. Optional extended hours provided for 2023. Read on below for the full description of each week's carefully thought out and curated themes. We love camp! Come join us!
Program Options:
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Junior Camp – For kids from 3 – 5 years (min. 3 years old by Oct 30, 2023)
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Senior Camp – For kids from 5.5 – 12 years
Enrollment Requirements:
10 weeks of summer camp from June 12 to Aug 18 will be offered in 2023. A minimum of 2 weeks camp is required for all participants. The weeks do not need to be consecutive, but families need to select the specific weeks for enrollment upon registration as spots are limited. First come, first serve.
Regular Camp Timings:
Mon – Fri, 8:30am to 12:30pm. Snacks provided. Bring your own water bottle.
Extended Camp Timings:
Mon – Fri, Until 3pm, Snacks provided. Bring your own water bottle & lunch.
Camp Cost:
$435/week (Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 12:30pm regular camp)
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$699/week (Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 3pm extended camp)
**Except Week 4 (July 3-7), $348/week (regular camp) and $559/week (extended camp), as there's no camp on Tue July 4 holiday.
Early bird discount of 5% per week for families who register by Feb 28.
10% discount for campers attending all 10 weeks of camp.
*A 2-week minimum camp enrollment is required for all campers.
Terms & Conditions - Payments / Cancellations:
Online ACH Payment or Credit Card. Full payment of camp fees due upon enrollment. Summer camp fees are refundable up till May 1, 2023 (cancellation fee of 10% of total fees paid will apply to cover all credit card fees and admin cost). After May 1 and before June 1, fees are not refundable but can be used as credit for any future classes at MandarinArts for up to a year. From June 1, 2023, there shall be no cancellations or credits issued for any reasons. By enrolling, you consent to abide by our payment/cancellation terms.
Read on below for our fun weekly themes and select the weeks you want to sign up for! No matter which weeks you choose to join us for camp, your children will have a blast making some new friends while being introduced to the wonderful new languages of Mandarin and Spanish!
Enrollment:
Complete and submit the summer camp enrollment form below (scroll to the bottom of this page, after the weekly themes, to fill in enrollment form) and then email us at hello@mandarinartsstudio.com to confirm. We will email you an invoice to make payment for camp to complete enrollment and secure your spot. Limited spots available, so hurry!
2023 SUMMER CAMP WEEKS:
Week 1 (June 12-16) - “Dinosaurs & Climate Change”:
We're kicking off our first week of camp teaching kids about a long extinct reptile that has fascinated kids and adults alike for ages - Dinosaurs! Campers will learn about different dinosaurs, their habitat, food choices, and learn about how climate change is contributing to more extinction of animals today, and what they can do in their daily lives to help slow the process.
Week 2 (June 19-23) - “Chinese and Latin Cuisines”:
Take a culinary journey with us this week as we learn about popular Chinese and Latin cuisines. From dumplings, noodles, and rice cakes to tacos and empanadas, kids will be fascinated by the huge variety of absolutely delicious food the Chinese and Latin cultures have blessed us with! We'll learn about the vocabulary, origins, and ingredients of each type of food. Campers will even get to make some of these goodies. Yum!
Week 3 (June 26-30) - “Ice Age...and Scrat!”:
Scrat and his beloved acorn have entertained many a child. This week, we recreate Ice Age the movie here at MandarinArts Studio with popular characters from the movie, while also exposing kids to the formation and effects of the ice age, teaching them about glaciers, snow, and well...ice!
Week 4 (July 3-7) - “U.S.A. - Happy Birthday America!”:
* NOTE: NO CAMP ON JULY 4
This July 4th week, we will celebrate everything that's great about the land of the U.S.A! Come join us in red, blue and white attire all week long (except the 4th!). We'll have some fun treats this week for the kids as a tribute to this beautiful country.
Week 5 (July 10-14) - “Diving under the Ocean”:
Ever wonder what scuba divers see when they dive 100 ft under the ocean? Let's find out! This week, we will explore the mysterious but wonderful world of the deep ocean. We'll also take a look at the equipment (scuba tanks! fins! snorkels!) that allow humans to dive in and be one with the sea creatures.
Week 6 (July 17-21) - “Mythical Worlds & Creatures”:
It's a magical world of make believe this week! Unicorns, fairies, gnomes and goblins! We'll have them all as we explore mythical worlds and the creatures that inhabit them. Not only will our campers be learning all about these mythical creatures, they'll also be creating them. Some magical fairy wings for your child? Check. Colorful hats worn by gnomes? Check. A fun week is guaranteed!
Week 7 (July 24-28) - “World of Storytelling”:
We're jumping into storyland this week with some of the most famous stories in the world. We'll create the world of the stories we delve into, and campers will each embark on authoring and illustrating their very own storybook containing their own stories. What stories will they come up with?
Week 8 (July 31-Aug 4) - “Mulan & Kung Fu Dancing”:
A cult favorite theme at MandarinArts that has now become our signature summer camp fixture. Hua Mulan is a legendary fictional character made famous worldwide by Disney’s 1998 movie “Mulan” and given a live action remake by Disney in 2021. We will celebrate the world of Mulan with stories, and an energizing week of Kung Fu fighting lessons and cool dance moves. Yes, Hua Mulan herself will be back at the studio of course, and always with some new kung fu routines for our campers. It’s a special treat!
Week 9 (Aug 7-11) - “Let's do MAGIC!”:
We debut our camp week of MAGIC last year and it instantly became one of campers' absolute favorites. So....back by popular demand but BIGGER and BETTER magic tricks are in store this year! Campers will make their own special magic wand and magician’s hat, and use them all week to conjure tricks and fun. So come, see what tricks we have in store this year! Abracadabra, little Harry Potters and Hermiones!
Week 10 (Aug 14-18) - “STEAM: Science Experiments”:
Calling all budding scientists! Come join us for a fun filled final week at camp where we will create, experiment, and have lots of fun with various science projects. From building volcanoes, to creating potions, and digging gems and "fossils", your child will get to conduct various exciting and fun experiments. Do they have what it takes? Let’s find out!