Summer Chinese Language and Culture Camp
Welcome to the SPIRAL International Summer Chinese Language and Culture Camp! This is a joyful, creative, and culturally rich Chinese learning journey. Through diverse language activities, traditional crafts, music and dance, fun snacks, and engaging games, children will fall in love with Chinese in a happy environment and experience the unique charm of Chinese culture. Every day brings a different theme and surprise for you!
| 时间 不同主题 | 周一 我爱我家 | 周二 最爱动物 | 周三 生日礼物 | 周四 最爱节日 | 周五 总结汇演 |
| 8:30–9:00 活动学习 | 自我介绍 破冰游戏“找朋友” | 绘画形式介绍最爱的小动物 | 利用照片讲述最难忘的生日派对 | 讲讲中美节日的不同，说说自己最爱的节日 | 说说这几天的收获，最爱的歌曲、零食、手工等 |
| 9:00–9:30 视频音乐 | 观看动画《小猪佩奇的家》学唱,《我有一个家》 | 观看《孙悟空大闹天宫》，学唱《猴哥》 | 观看《成语动画廊》，学唱TF家族的《生日快乐》 | 欢看《欢欢喜喜过大年》，学唱《新年好》 | 观看《中国著名城市》视频，学唱《北京欢迎您》 |
| 9:30–10:15 快乐游戏 | 《我的世界》主题乐高建造自己的家、家庭成员大搜索 | 动物猜猜看、动物跳房子 | 利用儿时照片找寿星、一口气吹最多蜡烛挑战 | 节日拼图大挑战、节日知识大闯关 | 我是知识王抢答赛、夸夸我朋友、美好回忆大挑战 |
| 10:15–10:45 趣味零食 | 用乐高糖果、积木饼干等建造梦想的房子 | 用动物饼干建造梦想的动物园 | 装饰自己喜欢的杯子生日蛋糕 | 制作翻糖饺子和月饼 | 各地名小吃 |
| 10:45–11:30 传统手工 | 卯榫结构中式房屋建造 | 动物剪纸、画动物脸谱 | 制作生日漆扇 | 制作传统手工灯笼 | 制作和中国传统服装配套的发饰和帽子 |
| 11:30–12：00 古诗学习 | 《静夜思》 情景演绎式学习 | 《咏鹅》 情景演绎式学习 | 《游子吟》 情景演绎式学习 | 《元日》情景演绎式学习 | 才艺汇演 + 颁发结业证书 & 汉服拍集体照 |
| 12：00–12:30 棋牌挑战 | 中国汉字多米诺骨牌 | 动物棋 | 跳棋 | 中国春节宾果游戏 | 家庭棋牌游戏友谊赛 |
English schedule
| Time Theme | Monday – “I Love My Family” | Tuesday – “My Favorite Animals” | Wednesday – “Birthday Gifts” | Thursday – “Favorite Festivals” | Friday – “Final Showcase” |
| 8:30–9:00 Activity Study | Self-Introductions Icebreaker game: “Find a Friend” | Draw and describe your favorite animal | Use photos to share your most memorable birthday party | Talk about the differences between Chinese and American festivals and your favorite holiday | Share your biggest takeaways: favorite song, snack, craft, etc. |
| 9:00–9:30 Music & Videos | Watch Peppa Pig – learn to sing “I Have a Home” | Watch Monkey King – learn to sing “Brother Monkey” | Cartoon – sing “Happy Birthday” by TF Boys | Watch Joyful New Year – sing “Happy New Year” | Watch Famous Cities in China – sing “Welcome to Beijing” |
| 9:30–10:15 Fun Games | Lego house building themed “My World”; Family Member Hunt | Animal guessing game, animal hopscotch | Childhood photo matching game; Candle blowing challenge | Festival puzzle challenge; Festival knowledge quiz | Knowledge King buzzer contest, praise a friend, happy memories challenge |
| 10:15–10:45 Fun Snacks | Build dream house with Lego candy and block cookies | Create a dream zoo with animal cookies | Decorate your favorite cup and birthday cake | Make fondant dumplings and mooncakes | Taste snacks from various regions |
| 10:45–11:30 Traditional Crafts | Build traditional Chinese house using mortise-tenon structure | Animal paper-cutting, animal mask painting | Make painted birthday fans | Make traditional lanterns | Make hair accessories and hats matching Chinese traditional clothing |
| 11:30–12:00 Poetry Study | Quiet Night Thoughts – dramatized learning | Ode to the Goose – dramatized learning | Song of the Parting Son – dramatized learning | New Year’s Day – dramatized learning | Talent performance + certificate ceremony & group photo in Hanfu |
| 12:00 -12:30 Board Game Challenge | Chinese Character Dominoes | Animal Chess | Checkers | Chinese New Year Bingo | Family board game friendship match |
Chinese Culture Summer Camps!
Half Day Weekly Summer Camps!
Every Week & Every Day is a NEW THEME!
Full Week, Half Day Camps for ages 7-12 yrs
Mon-Fri 8:30a – 12:30p
Full Week Camps:
– $200 per Full Week
– ONLY a $50 Deposit per full week of camp due upon sign up
** Deposits are non-refundable. No exceptions.**
– Camp balance (minus deposit paid) is due by the Mon prior
– Payment will be auto drafted to a card saved in your family account.
Daily Enrollments:
– Pick any individual day during any Full Week regular camp!
– $50 Daily Camp Drop In Rate
**Daily camp fee is paid in full at the time of sign up. No Refunds.**
May transfer camp days anytime prior to the Monday before your camp week.
Transferring days is subject to availability.
What to Bring to Camp:
Labeled sack
Labeled Water bottle
Please Note: We are not a peanut or allergen free camp.
Cancellation Policy:
– If you cancel prior to the Monday 1 week before your registered camp week, you only forfeit the deposit.
– Once your registered week of Summer camp is paid, no refunds or credits are permitted due to last minute cancellation. This includes illness.
– We will not offer makeups for any missed camp days