2024 Summer Camps

Shu Ren Mandarin Immersion Summer Camps - Sign Up Today!

Overview

Shu Ren's summer camps are carefully designed for all levels of Mandarin language learners in a fun and engaging environment. We offer sessions for several age groups.

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.

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, visual and performing arts, and culinary experiences from around the world. 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.

Shu Ren Berkeley Campuses

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

PreK Camp Themes (Berkeley Westbrae & Jefferson Campuses):

  • Session 1: JUNE 17 TO JUNE 28 | Chinese Music Explorations | Introduction to learning Mandarin through Chinese songs, playing musical games, and making percussion instruments. This session of fun also features an experiential learning activity with the Chinese Dancers.
  • Session 2: JULY 1 TO JULY 12 | Nature Explorations | Campers head out to the great outdoors and make colorful discoveries! Collected leaves, rocks, and flowers turn into works of art as children draw, paint, and craft their unique creations.
  • Session 3: JULY 15 TO JULY 26 | Chinese Art Explorations | Take a journey with us! We’ll explore Chinese culture through traditional stories and hands-on art experiences. Campers will make a Chinese Culture Picture Book, flag, dragon, firework, bamboo scroll, and Chinese brush painting.
  • Session 4: JULY 29 TO AUGUST 9 | Science Explorations | 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 Camp Themes (Berkeley Jefferson Campus):

  • Session 1: JUNE 17 TO JUNE 28 | Culinary Explorations | 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: JULY 1 TO JULY 12 | Cultural Explorations | Through the lens of inquiry, campers will discover how art is connected to identity, geography, and culture all while learning Mandarin.
  • Session 3: JULY 15 TO JULY 26 | Science Explorations | Come explore scientific discoveries around the world! Campers will put science to the test through engaging hands-on experiments all while learning Mandarin.
  • Session 4: JULY 29 TO AUGUST 9 | Performing Arts Explorations | Time to Shine! Campers will create cool stories, play games, explore stories and music from cultures, and perform together in a creation as unique and as remarkable as they are!

Camp will be closed on June 19 and July 4 for observed holidays.

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Shu Ren San Jose Campus & Sister School, Green Ivy Silicon Valley

Hours

Regular Camp hours: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Extended Care hours: 7:30 am - 8:30 am, and 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

PreK Camp Themes (Shu Ren San Jose Campus):

  • Session 1: JUNE 17 TO JUNE 28 | I Love Music - Chinese Music Explorations | Introduction to learning Mandarin through fun Chinese songs, playing musical games, and making percussion instruments. This session of fun also features an experiential learning activity with the Chinese Dancers.
  • Session 2: JULY 1 TO JULY 12 | The World Around Me - Nature Explorations | Young campers head out to the great outdoors and make colorful discoveries! Collected leaves, rocks, and flowers turn into works of art as children draw, paint, and craft their unique creations.
  • Session 3: JULY 15 TO JULY 26 | Beauty is Everywhere - Chinese Art Explorations | Take a journey with us! We’ll explore Chinese culture through traditional stories and hands-on art experiences. Campers will make a Chinese Culture Picture Book, flag, dragon, firework, bamboo scroll, and Chinese brush painting.
  • Session 4: JULY 29 TO AUGUST 2 | The Little Scientists - Science Explorations | 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 Camp Themes (Green Ivy Silicon Valley Campus) -  Featuring a bilingual experience with activities in Spanish and Mandarin!

  • Session 1: JUNE 17 TO JUNE 28 | Shining on the Stage | Let the adventure begin! Our campers will embark on a journey of personal, social, and emotional development, making friends and unforgettable memories along the way.
  • Session 2: JULY 1 TO JULY 12 | The Art of Language | Dive into a summer of language exploration and fun! Campers will boost their communication, language, and literacy skills in Mandarin or Spanish, all while having an unforgettable linguistic adventure!
  • Session 3: JULY 15 TO JULY 26 | A Bit of China | Get ready! Get Set! Discover! It’s a summer adventure where campers delve into activities that cultivate knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.
  • Session 4: JULY 29 TO AUGUST 2 | Moving Body, Healthy Body | It's time to move, play, and have a blast this summer! Campers will focus on enhancing their physical development through engaging activities, games, and exercises.

Camp will be closed on June 19 and July 4 for observed holidays.

Registration Now Open!

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