We had a great 4-day Spring camp! We learned about the Monkey King, the Jade Emperor and the 12 zodiac animals, Yegong, and Hua Mulan. We also get to wear the mask and pose like Sun Wukong, went on a scavenger hunt, crafted a dragon kite, and tried some Gongfu moves. Thanks to our amazing students for making it such a fun and memorable experience! Don’t forget to register for our summer camp (Deadline 31 May).
A selection of parents’ feedback about our Spring camp:
- The kids really enjoyed sharing the stories and crafts each day after the camp.
- Great opportunity to learn Mandarin and the Chinese culture in a fun and interactive way!
- The kids loved how they were outdoors and made new friends.
- The regular photo and text updates during the camp were very appreciated.
- My child loved the camp! Thank you for the great programming and care.
- My kids had such a great time at the camp and wants to go back again next week.
Detailled program:
Week 1) 24 until 27 April or week 2) 2 until 5 May 2023*
* no camps on days 28 April until 1 May
Starting time/Drop off: 9.10am at Zurich HB (Landesmuseum), 8.45am at Thalwil or Küsnacht Station
Ending time/pick up: 4.45pm (or 6pm*)
Age: 4 and above
Price: CHF 160/day or CHF 599/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 24 April/Tuesday 2 May: Introduction of each other and our school mascot “Little Mandarin”. We will then get to know the Monkey king 孙悟空. Generations of Chinese children have grown up with the Monkey King, a curious monkey full of mischief and magical power. We will make a monkey mask and join the Monkey King on his adventures during a scavenger hunt in the botanical garden and learn the some Chinese words and sentences along the way.
Day 2: Tuesday 25 April/Wednesday 3 May: “Little Mandarin” will introduce the story of the Jade emperor 玉皇大帝 and the 12 zodiac animals. The Jade Emperor – one of the most important gods in traditional Chinese religion – is famous for inviting all animals in the world for the Chinese zodiac race. We will learn the names and characters of each Chinese zodiac animals in Chinese. Today’s trip will be to the zoological museum where we will learn more Chinese words for animals and their behaviors as well as playing some fun games.
Day 3: Wednesday 26 April/Thursday 4 May: “Little Mandarin” will tell the children the story of Yegong 叶公– A Chinese man who loved dragons so much so that the heavenly dragon heard from it and came to visit him. After learning key words and sentences of the day, we will craft a dragon kite together (and if the wheather allows it, we will fly it in a park).
Day 4: Thursday 27 April/Friday 5 May: We will explore with “Little Mandarin” the legend of Hua Mulan 花木兰. We will explore the background of the story and the difference between Hua Mulan’s life in China and Heidi’s life in Switzerland. We will learn words and sentences in the areas of food, architecture and cloths. In the afternoon, we will try to match the bravery of Mulan by learning some Gongfu moves.
Highlights of the LittleMandarin Camp:
- Everyday is structured in a way so your child will improve their skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening of Chinese as well as better understanding of the Chinese culture.
- Program mostly conducted in Chinese. Your child will learn Chinese in an immersive environment. (For non-native, our teachers also understand and will conduct story telling in German/English.)
- Meeting friends who also learn and speak Chinese and who your child could meet again after the camp
- Lunch and afternoon snack included; your child just need to bring a morning snack.
- Drop off & pick up at 3 locations: Thalwil/Küsnacht or Zurich HB (Landesmuseum)
- *Pick up time until 6pm possible (service offered depending on the number of children) or at 4.45pm at the drop-off location
- Your child could either participate the whole week or you could choose two (consecutive) days
Please register via google form.
Click here to get an impression of our summer camp 2022
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