
Explore the World with Shu Ren Summer Camp
2025 Summer Camp
Shu Ren’s summer camp is carefully designed for all levels of Mandarin language learners in a fun and engaging environment. We offer sessions for several age groups.
Hours
Regular Camp hours: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Extended Care hours: 7:30 am – 8:30 am, and 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The camp will be closed on June 19 and July 4 for observed holidays.
Registration will open to the public on 2/17/2025.
PreK Mandarin Summer Camp (Ages 2.5 - 4 years old by session start date)
Children will learn Mandarin through engaging, immersion-based, hands-on activities. No prior Mandarin skills are needed. The language instruction will be in Mandarin with English to support beginning Mandarin learners.PreK Camp Themes:
- Session 1: JUNE 16 TO JUNE 27 | International Little Chefs 小小国际大厨 | Introduction to learning Mandarin through using all our senses to delve into the fun of cooking. Campers learn the correct use of various cooking techniques and ingredients from around the world.
- Session 2: JUNE 30 TO JULY 11 | Nature Explorations 自然奇趣游 | Campers head out to the great outdoors and make colorful discoveries! Collected leaves, rocks, and flowers turn into art as children draw, paint, and craft their unique creations.
- Session 3: JULY 14 TO JULY 25 | Chinese Art Explorations 小手玩转中国艺术 | Take a journey with us! We’ll explore Chinese culture through traditional stories and hands-on art experiences. Campers will use a range of materials to express their creativity including making music, dancing and art.
- Session 4: JULY 28 TO AUGUST 8 | Science Explorations 科学探险趣 | Cultivate a sense of wonder and creativity during this session! Inquiry is encouraged as campers engage in hands-on activities that explore scientific concepts. Campers will learn to use equipment and tools properly and understand basic scientific vocabulary.
K-3 Mandarin Language Summer Camp (Rising Kindergartners or ages 5-9 years old by session start date)
Campers will learn Mandarin through the lens of inquiry as they engage in hands-on activities that explore scientific discoveries, cultures, sports and culinary experiences worldwide. This camp is for new learners of Mandarin as well as children with a Mandarin language background who want to maintain or improve their language development. Some portions may be taught in English depending on the specialists or as appropriate for our learners.K-3 Camp Themes:
- Session 1: JUNE 16 TO JUNE 27 | Culinary Explorations 小小美食家| Campers will learn Mandarin through the lens of inquiry as they discover the breadth of international cuisine through hands-on (and delicious) culinary experiences.
- Session 2: JUNE 30 TO JULY 11 | Cultural Explorations 文化探索 | Through the lens of inquiry, campers will discover how art is connected to identity, geography, and culture, all while learning Mandarin.
- Session 3 (Grades K-1): JULY 14 TO JULY 25 | Science Explorations 小小科学家| Explore scientific discoveries worldwide! Campers will put science to the test by engaging in hands-on experiments, all while learning Mandarin.
- Session 3 (Grades 2-3): JULY 14 TO JULY 25 Sports Explorations 小小运动员| Explore a variety of sports and games from around the world, enhance their athletic skills, build cooperation and leadership skills during team activities, improve their confidence, and have fun along the way.
- Session 4 (Grades K-1): JULY 28 TO AUGUST 8 | Sports Explorations 小小运动员| Explore a variety of sports and games from around the world, enhance their athletic skills, build cooperation and leadership skills during team activities, improve their confidence, and have fun along the way.
- Session 4 (Grades 2-3): JULY 28 TO AUGUST 8 |Science Explorations 小小科学家| Explore scientific discoveries worldwide! Campers will put science to the test by engaging in hands-on experiments, all while learning Mandarin.
