Mandarin Summer Camp · Daly City
Daily Mandarin classes, hands-on themed activities and a field trip every week. 2027 dates and registration open by February 2027. Join the interest list and we’ll let you know first.
When
Summer 2027 · Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM
Extended care
Optional morning care from 8 AM and afternoon care until 6 PM
Location
777 Southgate Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015
Who
Students entering grades 1–7 in the fall. Younger children considered case by case.
Class size
Up to 12 students per class, grouped by grade and Mandarin level
Weekly themes
Come for one week or all summer. Each theme builds Mandarin vocabulary around something kids love, and every Wednesday is a field trip around the Bay Area.
Week 1
Greetings, names and games to get everyone talking from day one.
Week 2
Fold, roll and taste our way through Chinese comfort food.
Week 3
The story of the Dragon Boat Festival, zongzi and team races.
Week 4
Animal names, habitats and a trip to see real wildlife.
Week 5
Paper, kites and the compass. Build, test and fly what we make.
Week 6
Martial arts, tai chi and action words that get kids moving.
Week 7
Numbers, money and bargaining in our own pretend night market.
Week 8
Calligraphy, ink painting and paper cutting.
Week 9
Students rehearse and perform songs and skits for families.
Themes are a preview and may change when 2027 dates are announced.
A typical day
Mornings are for leveled Mandarin classes. Afternoons are for the weekly theme: cooking, crafts, games and projects. On Wednesdays the whole camp heads out on a field trip.
8:00
Optional morning care
9:00
Drop-off
9:15
Mandarin class, session 1
10:15
Morning break
10:30
Mandarin class, session 2
11:30
Lunch & recess
1:00
Themed activities & projects
3:00
Pickup
3–6 PM
Optional afternoon care
Why families choose us
Up to 12 students per class, about one adult for every six children on field trips.
Grades 1–3 and 4–7 learn separately, with leveled instruction inside each group.
Led by head teacher Ms. Wu and the same native-speaking teachers who run our after-school programs.
“My kid really enjoyed the summer camp. The teacher was patient and knowledgeable. My kid started talking in Mandarin and teaching me Mandarin words. Would definitely go back next year.” — Erine Budi, parent
Summer 2027
We’ll announce 2027 dates, pricing and early-bird spots by February 2027. Join the list and we’ll email you the moment registration opens.
FAQ
No. Beginners are welcome, and classes are grouped by level.
Yes. Families can choose individual weeks or the full summer.
Destinations around the San Francisco Bay Area, announced with each week’s theme.
By February 2027. Interest-list families hear first.
