Fabulous winter camps in Beijing to keep kids active!
That's Mandarin's Chinese winter camp
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For: Children 7-17 years old
What: That's Mandarin is a well-established cultural center with 13 years of experience in teaching Chinese to learners of all Mandarin levels. This year's Chinese winter camp will run for two weeks from Mondays thru Fridays, from Monday 17 to Friday 28.
Two types of classes:
1. Class-only camp:
Content: Chinese lessons for children interested in Chinese language immersion
Time: 1-4pm, Mondays thru Fridays
Price: 6,000RMB
2. Day camp:
Content: Chinese lessons, cultural activities, field trips, lunch. Great for kids who are interested in both Chinese language and culture.
Time: 9/10am-4pm, Mondays thru Fridays
Price: 12,000RMB
To register: call 8448 9799 or learn more by visiting www.wintercampschina.com
Location: That's Mandarin, Building 27 Xinzhong Jie Dongcheng district. 东城区新中街7号2号楼
Atelier's 2018 Fablab Camps
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For: Kids six and up
What: Atelier has prepared two Christmas holiday camps designed for students from six and up. One is inspired by the all-time-favorite movie, Star Wars and another one is inspired by the Wild West. For their Star Wars camp, students will design and build their own lightsabers. For their Wild West camp, children six to seven years old will learn to design, and build their own electric trains, experiment and create simple electrical circuits and more, while kids eight and up will learn how to create their own game through game programming using characters and ideas from the Wild West.
Dates, times and fees:
Camp 1: Star Wars: Design & Build Your Lightsaber
Date: Mon 17-Fri 21 at Sanlitun Campus
Mon 24-Fri 29 at Shunyi Campus (no class on Tue 25)
Time:
9.30-midday (for kids eight and up)
1-3pm(for kids 6-7 years old)
Price:
2,000RMB for kids age 6-7
2,500RMB for kids age 8 and up
Camp 2: Exploration of the Wild West
Date: Mon 17-Fri 21 at Shunyi campus
Mon 31-Sat 5 Jan at Sanlitun campus (no classes on Tue 1 Jan)
Time: 9.30-midday (kids eight and up)
1-3pm (kids 6-7 years old)
Price: 2,000RMB for kids six to seven years old
2,500RMB for kids eight and up
Language: English, assisted in French
Maximum: 8 kids per group
Where: The Atelier, Sanlitun, 502 Unit 1, Building 8A, Julong Garden 68 Xinzhong lu, Dongcheng district (132 4018 4908) 东城区新中街68号聚龙花园8A楼一单元502室
The Atelier, Shunyi, 204-205, Building 2, Central Park, No.16 Road Yufeng, Shunyi District (132 4018 4908) 顺义区裕丰路16号院会展誉景2号楼204-205
Classes at The SLab
Metalsmithing 101
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For who: For students 12 and up
What: Encourage the kids to pierce, saw, and finish their way through metal brass and silver to create accessories for themselves or their loved ones.
Dates: Wed 26-Fri 28, 10am-4pm
Fees: 1,888RMB
Sewing 101
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For who: Kids 8 and up
What: Introduce the kids to the sewing machines and how to fully operate it independently with this Sewing 101 class. Students will also learn some basic troubleshooting and complete the program with a drawstring bag that will be designed and sewn by themselves.
Dates: Wed 26-Fri 28, 10am-4pm
Fees: 1,888RMB
Movie-Making
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For who: Kids 8 and up
What: Using the tools and equipment that are available to low-budget film-makers, the Movie Making camp takes students filming and photographing on iPads, iPhones, and home cameras. Professional cameras and recording devices would be available for students to handle on set if the instructors observe that the student is qualified and responsible enough. Hands-on classes in directing, writing, editing, cinematography, and production demonstrate both the creative and technical demands of film-making.
Dates: Wed 26-Fri 28, 10am-4pm
Fees: 2,400RMB
Editing in iMovie
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For who: Kids age 12 and up
What: Kids learn the foundational tools of using iMovie in this camp and editing techniques to best create a coherent film that’s created by the movie making-camp of the previous week. Students are expected to bring in a laptop equipped with iMovie & at least 5 GB of available space on their hard-drive. Editing is not just about knowing how to use software, but having a good grasp of effective storytelling using visual and audio cues. Compelling stories not only have interesting content but are also delivered with the right balance of pacing as well as the element of drama and surprise. Students will edit a variety of clips from 'Behind the Scene' Footage as well as trailers and a short feature film.
Dates: Wed 26-Fri 28, 10am-4pm
Fees: 2,888RMB
Where: The Slab, 2F Building 2 7 Xinzhonglu, Dongcheng district (东城区新中街7号2号楼 2层). To register for any of the classes, contact Jen at 156 0120 1550. For more information, follow them on Wechat on TheSlabBeijing. All classes at The SLab are in English and lunch will be provided.
Atelier's 2018 Christmas Art Camp!
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For: kids five and up
What: Atelier's team of teachers have created a series of creative, fun and adventurous workshops mixing art, architecture, painting, history, culture and art history, especially for kids. Discover Venice and its carnival, explore artistic revolutionary movement or step into the World of Native Americans.
There will be three workshops: Der Blaue Reiter or The Blue Rider, A Journey to the World of Native Americans and Venice & its carnival. For each of the workshop, students will learn a variety of techniques including sketching, collaging, painting, diorama-making and more.
Dates:
Der Blaue Reiter or The Blue Rider: Mon 17-Fri 21
A Journey to the World of Native Americans: Mon 24-Sat 29 (no class on the Tue 25)
Venice & its Carnival (Mon 31-Sat 5, no class on Tue 1)
Time: Classes are from 10am-midday for kids 5-7 years old
1-3.30pm for kids 8 and up
Fees: 2,000RMB for kids 5-7 years old; 2,500RMB for kids 8 and up
Where: The Atelier, Sanlitun: Room 502, Unit 1, Building 8A, Julong Garden 68 Xinzhong lu, Dongcheng district (132 4018 4908) 东城区新中街68号聚龙花园8A楼一单元502室
The Atelier, Shunyi: 204-205, Building 2, Central Park, No.16 Road Yufeng, Shunyi District (132 4018 4908) 顺义区裕丰路16号院会展誉景2号楼204-205
Discover Chinese Arts by 798+Art
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Who: For kids six and up
What: For five whole days, kids get the chance to immerse into various authentic Chinese art activities and field trips. Professional instructors, experienced teachers and counselors will guide them through this spectacular immersion.
Dates: Mon 24-Fri 28; 9am-5pm
Schedule of morning and afternoon events:
Day 1: Warm-up and ice-breakers/Chinese painting
Day 2: Ancient architecture and garden modeling
Day 3: Tour around 798 Art District and 751 Design Park/traditional Chinese crafts
Day 4: Art of Chinese poetry/shadow plays
Day 5: Field Trip to the Forbidden City/Museum/Gala Show,
Fees: 5,800RMB
Where: 798 Art & Reading Space, 3F Friendship Building 798 Art Zone Chaoyang district, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号北京798艺术区友谊大厦三层
How to register: Contact 173 0105 7981 or artplus798@gmail.com
Christmas theatre camp by TheArt
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For: Kids 7-11 years old
What: TheART Drama proudly presents their upcoming winter camp, where they offer children seven and up an opportunity to join some drama camps during the break which includes reading, writing, presentation and more.
This year, the classes focus on two plays: The Chronicles of Narnia and The Diamond as big as the Ritz. Participants will use drama pedagogy to demonstrate the art of poetry and fiction, which can help them engage in close reading of the literary texts and build their understanding of the techniques involved in literary criticism
Where: TheART Drama Centre TheART Drama Centre 23 Yuhualu Shunyi district. 得雅戏剧研究中心 顺义福尼亚剧场顺义区内裕华路23号
Dates: Mon 24-Fri 28; 9am-5pm daily
Fees:
The Chronicles of Narnia (7-11 years old)
Non-members: 6,980RMB/person
Member price: 5,980RMB/person
The Diamond as big as the Ritz (12-15 years old)
Non-members: 6,980RMB/person
Member price: 5,980RMB/person
How to register: Add Bobo_186 or 139 1052 8948 to register.
Winter Camp with Flips & Kicks Plus and Adventure Zone
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For who: Kids four to twelve years old
What:
A multi-sports camp which includes martial arts, gymnastics, swimming, fencing and more where coaches can speak both English and Chinese.
There are two age groups: Group A (for children four to seven years old) and Group B (for children eight to twelve years old).
Dates:
Week One: Mon 17-Fri 21
Week Two: Mon 24-Fri 28
Week Three: Mon 31-Fri 4 Jan
Fees:
Half-day price: 3,200RMB/week, from 9am-midday
Full-day price: 4,500RMB/week (lunch box included), from 9am-2.30pm
To register: call 8565 2460 or email hbkc@thekerryhotels.com
Where: Adventure Zone, Kerry Centre, Kerry Hotel Beijing 1 Guanghua Lu Chaoyang (8565 2460) 朝阳区光华路1号
Triple Gymnastics Christmas camp
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For: kids three and up.
What: Triple Gymnastics is having a gymnastics Christmas camp at Dulwich this holiday season.
Where: Dulwich College Beijing, 89 Shoudu Jichang Lu (Capital Airport Road), Shunyi district. 顺义区市首都机场路89号丽京花园
Dates: Mon 17-Fri 21; Mon 24-Fri 28
Times:
Morning Camp 9:30-midday
Break midday-1pm
Afternoon camp 1-3.30pm
Fees: Full day prices for a one-week program is 3,600RMB; half-day is 1,800RMB. Lunch fee is not included.
To register: contact: ricky.zhang@triplegymnastics.com; 134 3955 4192
Private swimming classes at CSI Sanlitun
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For: Kids at least three and a half years old
What: During the holiday, Dragon Fire Club will be having private swimming lessons at CSI Sanlitun from Friday 21 to Sunday 6. Minimum of five classes; more information via the QR code below.
Dates: From Fri 21 to Sun 6 January
Time:
Monday to Friday 3.30-4.15 pm, 4.15-5pm. 5-5.45pm.
Saturdays and Sundays 10-10.45am, 10.45-11.30 am, 11.30-12.15pm.
Where: B1 CSI-Bally Sanlitun 10 Xindonglu Chaoyang district 朝阳区新东路10号逸盛阁B1
For more information including fees or to register, please scan the QR code below:
Ski Camp at Nanshan Ski Resort
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For: The family, but kids should be at least seven years old
What: Get your winter skis ready as Imagine China takes you to Chongli for a skiing adventure! Choose one of seven weeks to stay at a ski resort in Chongli with professional instructors and, depending on your package, transportation provided by Imagine China.
Where: Nanshan ski resort
Dates: Dec 17-21, Dec 24-28; Dec 31-Jan 4; Jan 21-25; Jan 28-Feb 1; Feb 4-8; Feb 11-15
Packages:
1. Full Package Price: 8,500RMB
Includes English-language professional instructing fee (1:6 ratio) and instructor’s expenses. Transport from Beijing to Chongli and back
Accommodation (with caretakers from Imagine) and ski insurance.
2. Only-training package price: 5,000 RMB
Includes English-language professional instructing fee (1:6 ratio) and instructor’s expenses.
Ski insurance note: for Only-training package, children should be accompanied by their parents or guardians in Chongli. Imagine China will only provide training and insurance.
How to register: Add them on Wechat Imagine24x7service. For more ski trips by Imagine, please contact them at http://imagine-china.com.
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