6 Super Fun CNY Camps to Keep the Kids Busy

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It’s that time of year again, and if you are like most of us parents and need some help getting through all the challenging aspects of winter break, look no further! Here are six super fun camps for kids that will keep them entertained during CNY and save your sanity in the process.

Beijing Kickers:

Indoor Football Camp

If your family is staying in Beijing for the CNY holiday, Beijing Kickers will be running a four-day indoor football camp at Jiu Yue Sports Park in Shunyi. The camp is suitable for ages 6-13 and will be running from Jan 24-Jan 27, 9am-noon. The kids will gain valuable match experience and get to develop their technical and tactical skills. Every morning the focus will be on different skills (dribbling, passing, shooting, turning, and match situations) and will include fun challenges and activities. Register until Jan 21 by scanning the QR code below.

Where: Jiu Yue Sports Park, Houshayu, Shunyi
When: Jan 24-Jan 27, 9am-noon
Ages: 6-13
Price: RMB 1,880/4 days (transportation excl.), RMB 1,800 if sign-up occurs before Jan 18, transportation available for an additional RMB 150/4 days from Liangmaqiao Lu/Yansha, Guangming, and Beijing Riviera

Alpha and Imagine:

Winter Ski and Snowboarding Camps

Both Alpha and Imagine will be running skiing/snowboarding camps at Nanshan Ski resort. Imagine welcomes kids of all skiing ability levels aged 7+, while Alpha’s camps are suitable for kids 6-15. The camps focus on building skills and technique, but also love for the sport and an active lifestyle. Qualified ski and snowboard instructors will be accompanying the kids at all times to make sure the kids learn in a safe and fun environment. For more info, and to sign up, please scan the QR codes provided on the posters.

Where: Nanshan Ski Resort
When:
Alpha – Jan 16-Jan 20, Jan 23-Jan 27, Jan 30-Feb 3, Feb 6-Feb 10
Imagine – Jan 16-Jan 20, Jan 23-Jan 27, Jan 30-Feb 3
Ages: Alpha 7+, Imagine 6-15
Price: Alpha – RMB 9,880 for skiing, RMB 10,680 for snowboarding; Imagine – RMB 12,980/RMB 14,980 for camp running Jan 23-Jan 27, discounts available

NextChamp:

Tennis Camp

If your kid is interested in this elegant sport, or if they’d like to try something a bit different, why not join a tennis winter camp over the CNY holiday and have some fun at a tennis court? NextChamp is organizing its camps at two locations: Kerry Centre and Beijing Guoce International Convention & Exhibition Center in Shunyi. Camps run every week from Jan 9 until Mar 11, and each includes five days of two-hour long sessions. Activities and techniques are adapted to the levels and age groups of children, so whether your kid is a beginner just starting to build their tennis foundation or a competitive player looking to improve their skills, NextChamp is a good option. Add their Wechat: Nextchamp to sign up for the camp at one of the locations available.

Where: Kerry Centre and Beijing Guoce International Convention & Exhibition Center
When: Every week from Jan 9 until March 11
Ages: 4-15
Price: RMB 4,875 at Kerry Centre, RMB 4,218 at Beijing Guoce International Convention & Exhibition Center

The Courtyard Institute:

Winter Drama Camp

The Courtyard Institute will be running a drama camp for kids aged 8-14 from Jan 16 to Jan 20. The children will get to learn historical facts and stories about four Westerners who lived in Beijing and whose lives were influenced by Chinese emperors. The learning will happen through acting and lots of fun activities and games at the beautiful courtyard in Dongcheng, as well as through popular historic site visits in downtown Beijing. The camp price is RMB 4,990/child, with sibling discounts available.

Where: The Courtyard Institute, 28 Zhonglao Hutong, Dongcheng
When: Jan 16-Jan 20, 9.30am-4.30pm (early drop-off and late pick-up possible)
Ages: 8-14
Price: RMB 4,990/child, sibling discounts available, transportation available for an extra fee

Flips & Kicks Plus:

Football, Multi-sports, and Dance Camps

Flips & Kicks Plus will be hosting their famous camps at Beijing Dahong Chinese International School in Tongzhou this holiday season. There are three camps to choose from: a multi-sports camp, a football camp, and a dance camp. All programs include plenty of activities to keep the kids on their toes and having fun, all while developing and enhancing their coordination and flexibility. The multi-sports and dance camps cater to children aged 4 and up, while the minimum age requirement for the football camp is 6. The camps will be running in blocks, from Jan 15 to Jan 19, Jan 30 to Feb 3, and Feb 6 to Feb 10. The price is RMB 4,500 per block, and for an extra RMB 500 transportation can be organized from BSB Sanlitun/German School/Lido/WAB. For more info on the camps and an early bird discount, contact Coach Fredrik at 137 1846 2044

Where: Beijing Dahong Chinese International School
When: Jan 15-Jan 19, Jan 30-Feb 3, and Feb 6-Feb 10
Ages:  4+
Price: RMB 4,500/block, RMB 500 for transportation (optional), food for RMB 250

W PLUS Dance:

VIP Breakdance Camp

If your kids like to dance and use every waking second to come up with new dance moves, this is a great camp for them. They’ll get to learn some super-cool moves while being engaged in a fun and healthy activity that builds confidence and promotes a healthy life style. The three-day camp will focus on breakdance, and kids will be grouped according to their age: 4-6 or 7-12 years old. There will be two sessions to choose from: 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm. Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up.

Where: W Plus Dance studio
When: Jan 16-Jan 18
Ages: 4-6 and 7-12

Images: Pexes, Courtesy of the organizers

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