Dates: 28 April until 2 May
Starting time/Drop off: 9.10am 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 163/day or CHF 735/week
*CHF 20 per day for optional child care from 4.45pm to 6pm, additional 30 CHF per child above 6 years per week for public transportation
Day 1: Monday 28 April: Introduction of each other and our school mascot, “Little Mandarin.” The children will play group games to learn the key words and phrases of the day. “Little Mandarin” will tell the story of the origin of the “Monkey King” (孙悟空) and the “Havoc in Heaven” (大闹天宫). In the afternoon, the children will visit the botanical garden and participate in a treasure hunt there.
Day 2: Tuesday 29 April: “Little Mandarin” will help the children learn more about the other main characters of Journey to the West (西游记), exploring their backgrounds and talents. Together, they will visit the Zoological Museum to find the animal traits or origins of the main companions of the journey. The children will learn key words and sentences related to each main character.
Day 3: Wednesday 30 April: “Little Mandarin” and the children will learn the story of the “Red Boy” (红孩儿). They will participate in a yoga session inspired by the movements and poses of the “Monkey King,” such as “Monkey Pose” and “Mountain Pose,” to improve flexibility and mindfulness. The children will also learn key words and sentences related to the story.
Day 4: Thursday 1 May: “Little Mandarin” and the children will explore the story of the “Fiery Mountain” (三借芭蕉扇). They will create a model of the fiery mountain through a science experiment and make their own fan to extinguish the “fire.” The children will learn key words and sentences related to the story and the experiment.
Day 5: Friday 2 May: Together with “Little Mandarin,” the children will learn the story of “Lady White Bone” (白骨精). They will overcome challenges posed by “Lady White Bone” (三打白骨精) through an obstacle run, where they will piece together the words they have learned. The children will also create Sun Wukong’s crown (紧箍咒). Finally, the day/week will end with some traditional Chinese outdoor activities: shuttlecock, hopscotch, and tug-of-war.
Highlights of the LittleMandarin Chinese Summer 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 need 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 until 15 March 2025
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