Niko, our 11-year-old camper, comes from the Philippines to join our Day Camp. When he arrived at our camp, he was at HSK level 0, which means he was a total beginner. Together with his peers, he learned Mandarin every day, and within a short time, he was able to say basic things in Chinese, like introducing himself. It’s very rewarding to teach Mandarin and to see so many of our students improve their Mandarin skills, from not knowing a word of Chinese to being able to speak in Chinese.
This year we have a new activity for our campers. What is one of the first things that come to mind when you think of China? What is a must-have souvenir for your relatives if you visit China? No doubt, it's Chinese tea!Tea has a long and interesting history in China....
June was such a great month at Summer Camp! Campers participated in various cultural activities, and workshops, and field trips. But the highlight of Camp experience is, of course, Chinese classes — action-packed language lessons that won't leave even the shy campers...
Here are some snapshots from our Summer Camp field trips. Twice a week and on weekends, students go around Beijing/Shanghai, sightseeing and shopping. They get to practice speaking Mandarin with the local vendors, people on the street, etc.