As much as summer is a time for relaxation and fun, the lazy days of summer can also be a good time for learning. Freed from their regular school schedule, kids have more time to focus particular subjects.
There is huge variety of summer programs catering to almost every interest. If you or your child is interested in learning Mandarin Chinese, one of these programs might fit the bill.
The following list of summer Mandarin programs is offered as a starting point for your own research.
I do not have any direct knowledge of these programs, and this list is not an endorsement.
The Boston Leadership Institute is offering a 3-week program for Mandarin and Advanced Mandarin students. Activities include daily field trips to Boston area museums and Asian cultural attractions. Key vocabulary is covered before the event, and afterwards the activity is reviewed through discussion and by writing journal entries, all in Mandarin.
The Toronto Mandarin School has a Mandarin immersion summer camp for children aged 3 to 14. Activities begin with morning Mandarin classes, and afternoon activities include pottery, Chinese brush painting & calligraphy, story-telling, creative arts & crafts, sports, etc.
Chinese OpenCourseWare offers free, good quality textbooks and audio material on their website. This summer, they are also organizing Mandarin immersion programs in Beijing. The 10-day sessions include classroom instruction and cultural excursions, for students aged 18 and over.
The Kanata Chinese Summer Camp is run at the St. Anne School in Kanata in July and August each year. The program provides an opportunity for children to be involved in many activities, e.g., stories, crafts, chess, fun math, fun Chinese, dance, and team sports. Hundreds of children have enjoyed this program in the air conditioned facilities during the summer heat wave season.
The Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy (MMLA) is offering full immersion Chinese residency programs for middle and high school students this summer. The programs, taking place from June 26 to July 23, will offer a unique alternative to studying abroad for students interested in learning more about the Chinese language and culture in an engaging college environment.
The Chinese Language School of Greater Hartford has a youth summer camp for 6-13 year olds that offers language learning, martial arts, calligraphy, painting, music, dance, arts and crafts, Chinese yoyo, cooking, and more.
The Bangor Chinese School has a Chinese Dragon Camp where children aged 5 - 17 are taught standards-based intensive Chinese language and culture curriculum. This immersion program is offered in both basic and intermediate/advanced day camps. Includes Chinese history, geography, calligraphy, arts and crafts, kite flying, field trips, tai chi, music, cooking, and more.
There is huge variety of summer programs catering to almost every interest. If you or your child is interested in learning Mandarin Chinese, one of these programs might fit the bill.
The following list of summer Mandarin programs is offered as a starting point for your own research.
I do not have any direct knowledge of these programs, and this list is not an endorsement.
Boston
The Boston Leadership Institute is offering a 3-week program for Mandarin and Advanced Mandarin students. Activities include daily field trips to Boston area museums and Asian cultural attractions. Key vocabulary is covered before the event, and afterwards the activity is reviewed through discussion and by writing journal entries, all in Mandarin.
Toronto
The Toronto Mandarin School has a Mandarin immersion summer camp for children aged 3 to 14. Activities begin with morning Mandarin classes, and afternoon activities include pottery, Chinese brush painting & calligraphy, story-telling, creative arts & crafts, sports, etc.
China
Chinese OpenCourseWare offers free, good quality textbooks and audio material on their website. This summer, they are also organizing Mandarin immersion programs in Beijing. The 10-day sessions include classroom instruction and cultural excursions, for students aged 18 and over.
Ottawa
The Kanata Chinese Summer Camp is run at the St. Anne School in Kanata in July and August each year. The program provides an opportunity for children to be involved in many activities, e.g., stories, crafts, chess, fun math, fun Chinese, dance, and team sports. Hundreds of children have enjoyed this program in the air conditioned facilities during the summer heat wave season.
Middelbury, Vermont
The Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy (MMLA) is offering full immersion Chinese residency programs for middle and high school students this summer. The programs, taking place from June 26 to July 23, will offer a unique alternative to studying abroad for students interested in learning more about the Chinese language and culture in an engaging college environment.
Hartford, Connecticut
The Chinese Language School of Greater Hartford has a youth summer camp for 6-13 year olds that offers language learning, martial arts, calligraphy, painting, music, dance, arts and crafts, Chinese yoyo, cooking, and more.
Bangor, Maine
The Bangor Chinese School has a Chinese Dragon Camp where children aged 5 - 17 are taught standards-based intensive Chinese language and culture curriculum. This immersion program is offered in both basic and intermediate/advanced day camps. Includes Chinese history, geography, calligraphy, arts and crafts, kite flying, field trips, tai chi, music, cooking, and more.
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