Summer Camp Previews: Language Immersion and Food Science

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It’s officially summer! Bring on sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and plenty of summer camps to keep the kids out of trouble until they’re safely stowed in the classroom once again. This time around, we’d like to introduce you to a language immersion camp great for children up to age 12, and a teen camp at the International Potato Center (known as its Spanish acronym CIP) – bet you didn’t know we had one of those!

Science Camp for Teens 2021

Love potatoes? So do the folks over at the International Potato Center! Your teen can learn about how crucial potato R&D is for food security, analyze molecular biology, and conduct their own research experiments at CIP–China Center for Asia-Pacific (CCCAP) Science Camp 2021. They can also get involved in the United Nations (UN) sustainable food education initiative to learn about the relationship between food sustainability goals and rural development. The entire program is conducted in English, and led by Cornell instructor and CCCAP Country Liaison Scientist Dr. Philip Kear.

Ages: 13-17 years old
Summary: The program aims to provide high school students with knowledge about biology through a high-quality, practical science platform that cultivates students’ critical scientific thinking and curious spirit.
Who: CIP–China Center for Asia-Pacific
Where: North Side of Yanong Road, 5km west of Yanqing District, Beijing
When: Jul 5-7, Jul 19-21, Aug 2-6
Teacher to Child Ratio: 1:15
Language: English
Prices:
July 5-7: RMB 3,990
July 19-21: RMB 3,990
Aug 2-6: RMB 7,490

Topics: Food security, molecular biology, research experiments, UN sustainable food education
About: The International Potato Center (CIP) is a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. As a regional center of CIP, CCCAP aims to become an effective cutting-edge Asia and Pacific Regional R&D platform for roots and tuber crops.
More Info: Scan the QR code below for more information.

Mandarin/French Language Summer Camp

If your kid is picking up a third language such as Mandarin or French in school, you might want to stick them in this immersive language summer camp to ensure they don’t lose everything they’ve learned over the summer break. TailorMade Language Training is running a cultural summer camp to give your kids a fun space to practice their language skills while engaging in interactive games. Do note that lunches are not provided.

Ages: 6-12 years old
Summary: Kids will learn and practice Chinese or French in a small group through interactive activities, Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting crafts, and games.
Who: TailorMade Language Training
Where: Maison France Chine, Room 225, Building 81, No. 4 Gongti Beilu, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District
When: From Jul 12-Aug 20
Language: Chinese, French
Prices:
RMB 1,280/afternoons
RMB 1,580/mornings
RMB 2,580/full-day
Topics: Language, games

About: TailorMade is a language training company, mainly focusing on Mandarin, French, and English language training for professionals. Its main clients include international companies, embassies, and entrepreneurs.

More Info: Register using the QR code below.

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