MANDARIN MANIA CAMP
This immersive and fun Mandarin camp is appropriate for all levels of Mandarin learners. Campers will learn to speak and read the Chinese language while exploring the customs, food, music, art, and dance of this wonderful culture.
SAVE $25 per WEEK
when you sign-up by end of Feb
SAVE $10 per WEEK
when you sign-up in March
Register today for
our special offer
WILL MY CHILD LEARN AT THEIR LEVEL?
All levels of Mandarin language experience are welcome. Children will be grouped by language proficiency and age after the first week, to ensure every camper gets the most out of her experience.
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Beginner: No/very limited previous exposure. Language acquisition will come naturally through participation in immersion-based activities.
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Intermediate: > 1.5 yrs experience. Understands simple conversation/basic vocabulary.
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Advanced: > 2 yrs experience. Good grasp of conversation, reading & writing.
To register for multiple weeks & sessions:
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Login or create your Parent Portal
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Find your camper's name- select "REGISTER"
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Choose which camps are right for you!
Aftercare now available!
Aftercare runs from 3pm-5:30pm for $100/week.
Sign up during registration!
Shuttle from San Francisco now available!
Optional shuttle for $50/week from SF to Mill Valley and back.
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Language scaffolding unfolds during our multi-week session together!
Session 1
2 Weeks
June 19th - 30th
Terra Marin School
Ages 3-4
Ages 5-8
Session 2
2.5 Weeks
July 5th - 21st
Terra Marin School
Ages 3-4
Ages 5-8
Session 3
3 Weeks
July 24th - August 11th
Looking for camp from June 12-16? Try Earth Discovery Camp!
Prices
One week of Language Immersion Camp is $600/week with no discounts
Multi-week Discount: Automatically save $25 on all additional weeks
*Early Bird Discount: Save an extra $50/week through the month of January!
This summer, open your eyes to language & culture. Safely.
ACTIVITIES
Each day, camp staff will support campers in experiences such as:
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Cultural studies - language immersion, practicing traditions, taking part in celebrations, cooking
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Movement - yoga, digging, climbing, exploring
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Art - calligraphy, singing, painting, leaf rubbings, building models, weaving, sewing
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Connection - with self, others, and environment - journaling, meditation, gratitude, story lessons, "sit spot"
daily flow
9:00am Drop off + morning game
Morning circle with song/poem/gratitude
Activity of the day (Cultural studies, movement, connection, art)
Snack time
"Sit spot"
Outdoor explore time
12:00pm Lunch
Activity cont. (Cultural studies, movement, connection, art)
1:00pm Half day camper pick up
(Optional nap time for ages 3-5)
Afternoon craft
Outdoor group game
Closing circle
3:00pm Full day camper check out
COVID SAFETY
Safety is our top priority. We follow all CDC & state regulations. Your child plays & learns in a small, stable cohort, with most of their time spent outdoors in the fresh air.
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Small, stable group sessions (max of 12 children)
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Masks worn at all times (except when eating)
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Our educators are highly trained in COVID safety protocol
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Daily sterilizing of common spaces & educational tools
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Camp activities are held in indoor/outdoor learning spaces