Chinese Winter Camp in Shanghai, Ages 8–17
Small-group Mandarin every morning, Chinese culture and city outings every afternoon. On the last day, watch your child present in Chinese.
- Up to 8 per class
- Starts 30 Nov or 28 Dec
- 2 weeks
- Half-day or full-day
- Day camp
- Only 16 spots per session
Our 11.11 offer opens on 5 November. Join the list to see it a day early and book first.
2,000+ families taught · Over 90% re-enrollment rate
Part of GoEast Mandarin, teaching Chinese in Shanghai since 2012
What your child learns, and how you’ll know
Placed at the right level
A short online level check before camp means your child joins a class of up to 8, matched by age and level, and starts learning on day one.
Three lessons every morning
9:00–11:50, with course content for each level, taught by native Mandarin teachers with master’s degrees.
Updates every evening
Our camp consultant sends you learning feedback: what your child worked on in class that day and how they did, with photos.
A final presentation
On the last day, each child presents in Chinese to the whole camp. Parents are welcome to come and watch, and every camper receives a certificate of completion.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
A typical two-week camp plan
Each day: Mandarin class in the morning (9:00–11:50), lunch, then a cultural activity or local visit (13:00–16:00). Themes may vary by session.
Week 1
- Mon — Oriental Pearl Tower
- Tue — Traditional Dumpling & Bao Making
- Wed — Ping Pong / Chinese Pottery
- Thu — Chinese Calligraphy
- Fri — Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Week 2
- Mon — Kung Fu Adventure
- Tue — Chinese Ink Painting
- Wed — Shanghai Natural History Museum
- Thu — Culture Carnival: Arts, Games & Traditions
- Fri — Family Discovery Day: Explore Water Town
This is a sample. Activities may change with the weather or venue availability. Full details are in our parent handbook (PDF).
How we look after your child
- Drop-off and pick-up: Children are signed in and out each day by a parent or an adult you’ve named at booking.
- Outings: On every outing, there’s one teacher for every four children.
- Health and emergencies: Clear emergency procedures, first aid on site and medical care nearby. Medical insurance is included for the camp period.
- Food: Tell us about allergies or dietary needs when you book, and we’ll plan lunch around them.
- Photos and learning feedback: We send you photos of your child’s day and learning feedback, every day.
FAQ
My child is a complete beginner. Will they keep up?
Yes. A short online level check before camp places every child at the right level, from complete beginners to children who speak Chinese at home. Lessons are mainly in Chinese, and teachers use English when it helps. We teach simplified characters.
My child isn’t that into Chinese. Is camp a good fit?
Often it’s the drills and memorizing kids push back on, not Chinese itself.
Mornings are small groups of up to 8, and afternoons are hands-on: dumpling making, pottery and city outings, where children use Chinese as they go. Not sure it’s right for your child? Book a consultation and tell us about them.
Do I need to stay in Shanghai?
Yes. It’s a day camp with no overnight stay, so a parent or guardian needs to be in Shanghai for the whole camp. Children go home each day.
Where is the camp, and where can we stay?
At our Zhongshan Park campus in Changning District, near Zhongshan Park Station (Metro Lines 2, 3 and 4). Address and map
Families stay with relatives or friends, or at a hotel. Once you book, we’ll send you a list of hotels near the campus.
What’s included in the price?
Mandarin lessons, snacks, medical insurance for the camp period, daily learning feedback and a certificate of completion. The full-day track also includes lunch and afternoon activities. Flights and accommodation aren’t included.
Still have questions? Read our parent handbook, or book a 30-minute call with our camp consultant.