Welcome to
SUMMER CAMP 2024
UP TO 10 WEEKS OF CAMP FUN!
(Camp is available at Encino & Agoura Hills - scroll down for enrollment form)
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 3-14 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’ 2024 Summer Camp is a half-day program. This year, we are offering camp for 10 weeks in our Encino location and 4 weeks in our Agoura Hills location.
Read on below for the full description of each week's carefully thought out and curated themes. We love camp! Come join us!
Summer Program:
Our Summer Camp program is for kids from 3 – 14 years old (min. 3 years old by Nov 1, 2024). We will group campers, accordingly, based on age. The youngest kids (3-5 years old) will be grouped together in one camp.
Enrollment Requirements:
Up to 10 weeks of summer camp from June 17 to Aug 23 will be offered in 2024. 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. We offer camp in two locations - Encino (10 weeks) or Agoura Hills (4 weeks). First come, first serve.
Camp Timings:
Mon – Fri, 8:30am to 1:00pm. Snacks provided. Bring your own water bottle and lunchbox (please, no messy or wet food!)
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Camp Cost:
$495/week (Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 1:00pm)
**Except Week 3 (July 1-5), $396/week as there's no camp on July 4 holiday.
ALL camp materials for weekly themed projects are included. No hidden fees.
Early bird discount of 5% per week for families who register BY March 1st.
10% discount for campers attending all 10 weeks of camp.
*A 2-week minimum camp enrollment is required for all campers. Camp weeks does not need to be consecutive.
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, 2024 (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, 2024, 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!
2024 SUMMER CAMP WEEKS - ENCINO LOCATION (10 WEEKS AVAILABLE AT ENCINO):
Week 1 (June 17-21) - "Travel around the World":
We're kicking off our first week of camp bringing all campers on a whirlwind tour around the world! With stops in China, Mexico, France, Germany and Japan, campers learn about the traditions and cultures of each country while engaging in fun activities and songs. Come join us for our mini world tour!
Week 2 (June 24-28) - “Year of the Dragon”:
2024 is the Year of the Dragon! The dragon is the most revered mythical creature in Chinese culture, and the year of the dragon is always much anticipated with many wishing for a good year of abundance and prosperity. It's no accident that the year of the dragon brings the most newborns in Asia as families believe dragon babies are good luck. Learn more about this majestic creature and why it has such a commanding hold in the history of the Chinese civilization. This is our good luck week!
Week 3 (July 1-5) - “California the Beautiful”:
*NOTE: NO CAMP ON JULY 4
Angelenos are so lucky! We get to live in the beautiful state of California. California is home to the hottest place in the United States, as well as home to some of the tallest mountains, tallest trees, and with some of the most varied coastline available anywhere. Let's learn more about this amazing place we call home.
Week 4 (July 8-12) - “Little Historians":
Got a little budding Indiana Jones in your household? Get them to camp with us this week! Campers will learn about archeologists and what they do. They will engage in multiple projects while at camp. We'll get them digging for fossils, learning about the people and artifacts of ancient times, and having a jolly good week at camp.
Week 5 (July 15-19) - “Chinese Food & Cooking”:
Take a culinary journey with us this week as we learn about popular Chinese food and how to cook them. From learning about the vocabulary, origins, ingredients, and process that go into making dumplings, noodles, and rice cakes, kids will be fascinated by the huge variety of absolutely delicious food the Chinese culture has blessed us with! Campers will even get to make some of these goodies. Yum!
Week 6 (July 22-26) - “Science - Learning about Plants”:
Do you have green fingers at home, or little ones fascinated with plants? If so, this is their camp! This week, we learn all about what makes plants thrive, and take our shot at growing a different variety of plants from seedlings as we watch them grow all week. Campers will also get to bring home their little creation at the end of camp. A fun experimental week.
Week 7 (July 29-Aug 2) - “Martial Arts with Mulan”:
It's not camp at MandarinArts without our signature favorite camp theme - Mulan! 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. This year, we delve into the fun arts of martial arts. Not only will we celebrate the world of Mulan with stories, we will also have Hua Mulan back at the studio teaching martial arts, Mulan-style. It’s always a special treat to have Mulan make a guest appearance at our studio! Never a dull moment.
Week 8 (Aug 5-9) - "Latin Cuisines":
Love the food from Latin America? So do we! As we get immersed in the Spanish language at camp, let's learn more about the region's amazing cuisines as well. From arepas, empanadas, tacos, and tamales, we'll learn more about these amazing foods, and also get the chance to make some of them during camp this week!
Week 9 (Aug 12-16) - “Exploring Space”:
We're jumping into space this week. What is the International Space Station (ISS) and what do astronauts do there? What are the major planets and what is a dwarf planet? Campers will have fun exploring the various space themes and learn more about a fascinating world out there. Their Chinese and Spanish vocabulary will expand this week!
Week 10 (Aug 19-23) - “Farm Life”:
Let's go back to the basics. For a week, we envision life at a farm, gathering fresh eggs from chickens, milking cows, and feeding carrots and special treats to ponies and horses. Campers will learn about farm animals and farm life, and engage in projects that make them the future little helpers of farmers.
2024 SUMMER CAMP WEEKS - AGOURA HILLS LOCATION (4 WEEKS AVAILABLE AT AGOURA HILLS):
Week 1 (July 15-19 - "Travel around the World":
We're kicking off our first week of camp bringing all campers on a whirlwind tour around the world! With stops in China, Mexico, France, Germany and Japan, campers learn about the traditions and cultures of each country while engaging in fun activities and songs. Come join us for our mini world tour!
Week 2 (July 22-26) - “Chinese Food & Cooking”:
Take a culinary journey with us this week as we learn about popular Chinese food and how to cook them. From learning about the vocabulary, origins, ingredients, and process that go into making dumplings, noodles, and rice cakes, kids will be fascinated by the huge variety of absolutely delicious food the Chinese culture has blessed us with! Campers will even get to make some of these goodies. Yum!
Week 3 (July 29-Aug 2) - “Year of the Dragon”:
2024 is the Year of the Dragon! The dragon is the most revered mythical creature in Chinese culture, and the year of the dragon is always much anticipated with many wishing for a good year of abundance and prosperity. It's no accident that the year of the dragon brings the most newborns in Asia as families believe dragon babies are good luck. Learn more about this majestic creature and why it has such a commanding hold in the history of the Chinese civilization. This is our good luck week!
Week 4 (Aug 5-9) - “Martial Arts with Mulan”:
It's not camp at MandarinArts without our signature favorite camp theme - Mulan! 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. This year, we delve into the fun arts of martial arts. Not only will we celebrate the world of Mulan with stories, we will also have Hua Mulan back at the studio teaching martial arts, Mulan-style. It’s always a special treat to have Mulan make a guest appearance at our studio! Never a dull moment.