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Public health measures continue to be relaxed in the ‘Jing,
meaning more events and more fun for you and your family! Engage,
escape, exercise, and enjoy with this week’s Family Friendly Events. Click the link in the event title for further details and ticketing info.
Saturday, Jun 13
Escape with Your Family to the Hills with The Hutong
Summer is upon us and there’s no better way to begin than with a getaway
from the city. This two-day Family Escape organized by The Hutong
includes a stay in the camp-cabins (or tents!) at the Shimenshan Outdoor
Base, Via Ferrata “cliff walks”, water obstacle courses, a quiz night,
lawn games, and of course, a whole lot of fun! RMB 630-3950. Sat, Jun 13 – Sun, Jun 14, from 8am. Beijing Northern Hills
University Admissions: Jamie Beaton on What’s True & What’s a Myth
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, university admission processes and
practices are changing. How will grades and standardized test scores be
interpreted in the upcoming academic years, considering that exams are
being canceled? Will universities continue to admit international
students? Does it matter that many children’s grades have slumped? Hear
from Jamie Beaton, an alumnus from Harvard and Stanford, Rhodes scholar,
and CEO of EduTech Company as he discusses all these questions and
more. FREE. 10-11.30am. Interactive Webinar
Join the Jindafit Family for their first-ever Jindafit Summer Party!
Dance to afrobeat tunes, get fit, and make new friends at their fun and
engaging activities. Kids of all ages are welcome, just make sure to
bring sunscreen, a towel, a hat, a water bottle, and of course, your
mask. FREE (RMB 5 to enter the park). 10-11.30 am. Chaoyang Park
Hip Hop & Street Dance, Sunshine Studios
Sunshine Studios’ dance school has finally been able to begin classes in
Chaoyang District! A shorter summer term began on Jun 1, but it’s not
to late to sign up. Beginner and intermediate students take place every
Monday as usual, and Shunyi classes return dates will be announced soon. Price information unavailable, please enquire directly with event organizers. 6-8 pm. Multicultural Centre, 4th Floor Dance Studio
Summer Adventure Camp 2020
Learn survival skills, build a civilization in the forest, and play in
obstacle courses with Adventure Camp, as they take the kids out for a
day trip to the great outdoors! Learn from experienced outdoor activity
instructors on how to make fires, shelters, and rafts. Kids get to hike
on the Water Great Wall and play all sorts of field games as well. Bring
snacks, sunscreen, and masks. RMB 890. 8am-5.45pm. Pickup from Lido Place, Beijing Riviera and Ku Liu Shu Roundabout
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Images: Vadim Sherbakov via Unsplash, Breakreate via Unsplash, courtesy of the event organizers.