Happy Campers: Arts & Culture Camps in Beijing

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Mar
17 to Jun
16

Little Architect Course

Ages 4-12. Pingo Space’s The Little Architects course contains kid-friendly hands-on architectural projects. Kids will have the chance to build a bridge, design a house, make a blueprint, and much more! With a focus on solving real-world problems, this course shows kids how architects help shape and support strong communities. With tons of activities, kids will be soon building their dream! 

RMB 4,880 for 12-week courses. Pingo Space (WeChat ID: pingocs; [e-mail]).

Jun-
Aug

Chinese Summer Camp

Ages 8+. That’s Mandarin once again runs a Chinese summer camp from June to August, with a variety of programs to choose from. It provides a fun and safe environment for your children to experience China for the first time. Kids will be guided by top teachers to get a chance to participate in engaging Mandarin classes and join in cultural activities. 

That’s Mandarin (8448 9799, [e-mail])

Jun 18-Aug 10

The SLab’s [Movie Making] Summer Camp

Ages 8+. Green T. House in Shunyi is hosting The SLab’s [Movie Making] Summer Camp programs, in which they will work with students on the entire process of shooting a short film. Students experiment with scriptwriting, filming, directing, acting, and editing, exploring their creativity through a variety of teamwork activities. Professional equipment is provided, but students should bring in iPads or computers if possible. Limited to 10 students per class. 

RMB 4,888 (lunch included). The SLab (156 0120 1550, [e-mail])

Jul 2-Aug 3

Fashion Design Camp at the SLab

Ages 7+. The SLab is running weekly Fashion Design camps: in [Sewing 101], students will learn how to design, operate sewing machines, and construct a bag; in [Fabric Printing, Embroidery, & Decorating] camp, students will be able to experiment with creative ways of embellishment; the [Accessories Design] workshop explores a wide array of ways students can design and create their own jewelry and accessories through leatherwork, beading, and wire-wrapping. 

RMB 2,888 per week. The SLab (156 0120 1550, [e-mail]).

Jun
19-22, 

Jul
16-20

Claude Monet and the Impressionist Movement

Ages 5+. Oscar-Claude Monet (known just as Claude Monet) was one of the most important French painters associated with the Impressionist movement. During this camp, kids will discover Monet and his place in art history, learn all about the Impressionist movement, and develop different techniques to create impressionist artworks. 

RMB 1,800 (ages 5-8), RMB 2,200 (ages 9+). Atelier Shunyi (5886 4243, [e-mail], WeChat: ateliershunyi)

Jul
9-13,

Aug

13-17

Henri Rousseau and His Post-Impressionist Jungle World

Ages 5+. French artist Henri Rousseau is mostly known for his richly colored and detailed paintings of lush jungles with wild beasts and exotic flowers. During this week, kids will discover the wonderful world of Rousseau. Each day, inspired by one artwork of the artist, they will learn new painting techniques and drawings skills, and discover how to create a painting and to improve creativity. 

RMB 1,800 (ages 5-8), RMB 2,200 (ages 9+). Atelier Shunyi (5886 4243, [e-mail], WeChat: ateliershunyi)

Jul

2-6,

Aug 

27-31

Explore Patterns through Art History and Architecture

Ages 9+. This is an Atelier Signature Camp, a unique creation of Atelier Art School and Atelier Fablab combining art and engineering. Students learn how to use the laser cutting machines to create stamps and paper-cuts, and develop their personal projects following their inspiration. During this camp, students will explore art history and architecture to learn and experiment different ways to create and use patterns. 

RMB 4,000. Atelier Sanlitun (6416 1614, [e-mail], WeChat: atelier_apas)

Photos: Courtesy of featured camp organizers

This article appeared on p54-56 of beijingkids April 2018 issue

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