That’s Mandarin Beijing Summer Camp (Ages 7-17)
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As a leading Chinese language school, That’s Mandarin offers a variety of summer camp programs to children and teenagers aged 7-17 in its Beijing location. The programs are truly immersive and include Chinese language classes, cultural activities, and visits to historical and tourist sites in and around Beijing.
Students have the options of choosing full or day-only programs, depending on whether accommodation, meals and field trips are requested.
Beijing (formerly called Peking, Beiping, Dadu, Jingcheng, and Yanjing in different periods of Chinese history) is the capital city of the People’s Republic of China, the second largest city in China, and the nation’s political and cultural hub. It is also the focal point for the country’s transportation, scientific and technological development, education and communication. For visitors, Beijing is world famous for its trove of historical sites and enchanting natural scenery. The city offers an abundance of ancient and modern architecture, temples, gardens, and museums and a variety of colorful local flavors and customs.
THE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Location: Beijing, China
- Age range: 7 – 12 (day camp only) and 12-17 (full program)
- Camp duration: 2 or 4 weeks
- Ratio of staff to students: 1 : 6
- Number of excursions per week: 2 half-day and 1 full-day (Full Camp/Homestay Camp only)
That’s Mandarin Beijing: Xinzhong Street No.7, Building 2, Beijing, China 100027
“I had the tremendous pleasure of visiting both Shanghai and Beijing on the occasion of the annual IALC workshop in China in 2011, and have been eager to go back to this fascinating country ever since. For foreigners, especially first-timers, who want to study Chinese, Beijing is a good choice of location for the fact that the Mandarin language (also known as Putonghua, the official spoken language in China) is heavily based on the dialects of northeastern China and, in particular, the dialect of the capital. On the other hand, in some cities of the south, the locals speak a dialect among themselves that is completely different from standard Chinese Mandarin. When choosing which summer camp in Beijing to offer my children and teenage clients, after looking at many, I settled on this one for the fact that it is much larger than the others and has been running for many more years. I consider a long organizational experience important in any type of program, but especially one in which children and teens may travel so far from home to a country and culture that may be very different than their own. In the case of summer camps, it is also important to have a good number of participants, which will allow the management to be able more effectively to divide the participants into language levels and age groups. Finally, I appreciate the fact that the residential accommodation for this camp is in good quality hotel accommodation near the school. Students of an intermediate level also have the choice of staying with Chinese host families for a true full-immersion experience, with the school transporting them to and from class every day to avoid any issue of safety or the students becoming lost.”
That’s Mandarin Beijing Summer Camp
Why choose the That’s Mandarin Beijing Summer Camp and School programs?
- That’s Mandarin Beijing has been operating its Chinese Summer Camp since 2008, therefore offering more than a decade of experience.
- The Chinese language courses are tailor-made for each student to fit his or her language level and goals for the camp.
- The school has a 24/7 helpline to assist students and parents with any needs and questions.
- That’s Mandarin Beijing’s teachers are highly trained and experienced in working with children of all ages.
- That’s Mandarin has developed their own teaching methods (Link Word and Story Telling) and learning platform (Nihao Café) to help students improve their Chinese more efficiently. Parents are also able to track their children’s learning progress through an online learning platform.
- That’s Mandarin Beijing’s full summer programs offer a modern, clean and comfortable hotel.
The facilities
THAT’S MANDARIN BEIJING FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- 22 Fully equipped and specifically designed classrooms with computers
- Spacious lounge area
- Rooftop Area
- Main hall area and unlimited supply of beverages for students
- Free Wi-fi
MORE ON THE THAT’S MANDARIN SUMMER PROGRAM SERVICES
Teaching Method
The Chinese Summer Camp’s own innovative teaching methods such as Link Word and Story Telling have proven to be an effective method for students to memorize the language. Also with the help of the online learning system, students have the option to take and save their notes from class and review what they have learned in class by watching the online courses.
Airport Transfers
Free transfers from and to the airport are offered to the Full/Homestay/Full-teen Immersion Camp students.
Student Welfare
That’s Mandarin’s Chinese Summer Camp emphasizes safety first, and all staff work to ensure that each student is being looked after and assisted. The camp’s support staff are available 24/7 to handle any issues that may arise during the student’s program.
The courses
COURSE CONTENT AND SAMPLE TIMETABLE
Chinese Summer Camp
That’s Mandarin Beijing offers total immersion Chinese Summer Camps for 2 or 4 weeks to children aged 7 to 17, combining Chinese language lessons with cultural activities, field trips, accommodation, meals and evening and weekend activities. The camp programs provide an average of 6 students per class.
The Camp programs offered include:
- Classes-only Camp: Chinese lessons only
- Day Camp: Chinese lessons, cultural activities, field trips and lunch
- Full Camp: Chinese lessons, cultural activities, field trips, 3 meals per day, hotel accommodation, evening and weekend activities
- Homestay Camp: Chinese lessons, cultural activities, field trips, 3 meals per day, homestay accommodation, evening and weekend activities
Chinese Language Teen Immersion Program
That’s Mandarin’s Chinese Language Teen Immersion Program for teenagers aged 12 – 17 offers intensive Chinese language lessons on speaking, reading, writing and listening, combined with cultural activities and excursions. The program is available as a full program (language tuition, field trips, accommodation and meals included) or day-only (Chinese language classes, field trips, cultural activities and lunch).
The program provides:
- 2 weeks or 4 weeks of camp
- 30 Chinese language lessons per week
- All learning materials provided through an online platform
- Flexible class size: 1-on-1 or small group classes
A sample timetable:
ACCOMMODATION
Full Camp students stay at a hotel accommodation in a double room that is included in the program fees. Accommodation for Day Camp students and parents can be arranged, and is not included in the camp package. Students with a Chinese language level of intermediate and above can choose to stay with a host family. Students choosing homestay will be picked up and dropped off by That’s Mandarin staff every day.
Meals
Full Camp students’ meals are included in the package. That’s Mandarin Chinese Summer Camp has Chinese and Western meal options available.
Student Welfare
That’s Mandarin Camp staff stay in the accommodation with the students.
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downloaded below.
Dates and Fees
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