Our Spring Camp came to an end last Friday. Throughout the week, children engaged in a variety of enriching activities led by “Little Mandarin.” They explored the world of dragons and went on a discovery journey of the Chinese zodiac at the zoological museum. They learned about the Qingming Festival and made Qingtuan treats, a Chinese pastry. They delved into Beijing opera and tried their hand at mask painting. The children learned how to paint bamboos and pandas using Chinese traditional techniques, creating their paintings on paper umbrellas. Finally, they learned about Bruce Lee and tried some Kungfu moves on their last day. Everyone had so much fun while learning Chinese culture, vocabularies, songs and children’s rhymes. Here is the link of our summer camp. Hope to see your child at our next camp (again)!
Duration: 22 until 26 April (5 days)
Starting time/Drop off: 9.15am at Zurich HB (Landesmuseum), 8.40am at Thalwil or Küsnacht Station
Ending time/pick up: 4.45pm (or 6pm*)
Age: 4 and above
Teacher/student ratio: 1:5
Price: CHF 160/day or CHF 720/week
*CHF 15 per day for optional child care from 4.45pm to 6pm, additional 20 CHF per child above 6 years per week for public transportation
Day 1: Monday, April 22nd: We will kick off the week by getting to know each other and meeting our school mascot, “Little Mandarin.” Engaging group activities are planned to familiarize everyone with today’s focus on dragons. Through interactive games, children will grasp key dragon-related words and phrases, delving into idioms and even trying their hand at the vibrant dragon dance!
Day 2: Tuesday, April 23rd: “Little Mandarin” will regale the children with tales surrounding the Qingming Festival and its associated customs. As part of the day’s curriculum, the children will absorb vocabulary related to this cultural celebration. Later, they will immerse themselves in the culinary arts by crafting Qingtuan, a special treat synonymous with the festival.
Day 3: Wednesday, April 24th: Together with “Little Mandarin,” children will explore the captivating realm of Beijing opera and traditional Chinese dance. They will not only learn vocabulary linked to music and dance but also engage in hands-on activities like painting Beijing opera masks. Inspired by the essence of spring, they will also partake in Chinese dances depicting nature’s beauty, such as the graceful flower dance or the majestic peacock’s mimicry.
Day 4: Thursday, April 25th: “Little Mandarin” will introduce children to vocabulary centered around the spring season, setting the stage for a visit to the botanical garden for inspiration. Later in the day, budding artists will delve into the Chinese calligraphy and painting techniques. Armed with newfound skills and boundless creativity, they’ll adorn authentic Chinese paper umbrellas with their unique designs.
Day 5: Friday, April 26th: Together, “Little Mandarin” and the children will delve into the legacy of the legendary martial artist, Bruce Lee. Immersed in his life story, they’ll learn vocabulary related to the body, movements, and various martial arts styles. Afterward, they’ll embark on a kite-making workshop, culminating in an exhilarating outdoor competition to showcase their flying creations, marking the perfect conclusion to an enriching week.
Highlights of the LittleMandarin Chinese Spring Camp:
- Each day is structured in such a way that your child will improve their skills in speaking, writing, reading and listening Chinese and get a better understanding of the Chinese culture.
- The program is mostly conducted in Chinese. Your child will learn Chinese in an immersive environment. (For non-native speackers, our teachers also understand and will conduct story telling in German/English.)
- Meeting friends who are also learning and speaking Chinese and who your child can meet again after the camp
- Lunch and afternoon snack included; your child only needs to bring a morning snack.
- Drop off & pick up at 3 locations: Thalwil/Küsnacht or Zurich HB (Landesmuseum)
- *Pick up time possible until 6pm (service depends on the number of children) or at 4.45pm at the drop-off location
- Your child can either participate the whole week or you can choose two (consecutive) days
Please register via google form (just 2 spots left).
Click here to get an impression of our fall camp 2023
Click here to get an impression of our summer camp 2023
Click here to get an impression of our spring camp 2023
Click here to get an impression of our summer camp 2022
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