by Chinese Summer Camp | May 21, 2015 | Blog
Around the world, the buzzword in parenting circles is surely the Chinese language. Children in Asia, Europe and the Americas alike are lining up to learn Mandarin, since the Chinese economy is an undoubted force to contend with, and there are many things about this...
by Chinese Summer Camp | May 14, 2015 | Blog
Alright, it’s the best time of the day. It’s snack time. Better than that, it’s snack time in Beijing. You’ve got a lot of choices; and not just because the city is home to 18 million other people and enough convenient stores to feed them all. If you venture a bit...
by Chinese Summer Camp | Apr 3, 2015 | Blog
Spring is here and that means it’s time to get yourself out to the Great Wall. Whether you’re a Beijinger or a tourist, there are five totally awesome things that every kid should do when they see this Wonder. Take your pick or do all five, it’s up to you…and your...
by Chinese Summer Camp | Feb 14, 2015 | Blog
Lantern Festival 元宵节 (Yuánxiāo Jié) is the last day of the Chinese New Year and, in 2015, falls on March 5th. At this time, it is traditional for Chinese families to have paper lanterns hanging outside their houses. These are usually red, as that is the color of luck...
by Chinese Summer Camp | Feb 6, 2015 | Blog
Being a kid at Chinese New Year is much like being a kid at Christmas; you will receive lots of presents from relatives, be able to eat as many sweets as you want and, because the Chinese believe that crying at New Year will set a bad president for the rest of the...
