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Mandarin Immersion Camp

Mandarin Immersion
2026 Summer Camps

A 2-week half-day/full-day project-based immersion camp designed to maximize Mandarin learning and real-world application.

- Location 营地 -

Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School

6350 Tisdall St, Vancouver

- Age 年龄 & Level 水平 -

  • Group 1: Age 6-8 (Non-Mandarin Background  Beginner )

  • Group 2: Age 9-12 (Non-Mandarin Background  Beginner)

  • Group 3: Age 6-8 (中文背景-能听说-intermediate)

  • Group 4: Age 9-12 (中文背景-能听说-intermediate)

- Camp Option 选择 & Time 时间-

  • W1&W2: July 6-10, July 13-17

  • W3&W4: July 20-24, July 27-July 31

  • *W5&W6: ​​​August 4-7, August 10-14

  • W7(Full-Day Only): August 17-21

Half-Day 半天营 / Full-Day Camp 全天营

上午AM: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

下午 PM: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

全天 Full-Day: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM

2026 Quick Camp Registration Links

Kids Running

Fun Language

&

Exploration

​乐学中文,实践探索

Mandarin Immersion Camps Moments

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Early Summer Savings

— Enroll Now & Save Up To $120!

Early Bird Discount Before May 1, 2026

Special Discount Two-Week and Above:

*Half-Day Camp: $30 OFF Per Week

*Full-Day Camp: $60 OFF Per Week

Early Bird Discount One-Week Registration:

*Half-Day Camp: $15 OFF Per Week

*Full-Day Camp: $30 OFF Per Week

*Spots are limited – register today!

Week 1-2: July 6-10, July 13-17 

Explore Vancouver through Mandarin while learning about city design, transportation systems, directions, and urban life.
Students observe real city facilities and experience different modes of transportation in Vancouver—such as bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus, or walking routes—then use Minecraft to build their own ideal city or a simplified Vancouver model and present.
通过中文探索温哥华的城市结构与城市交通系统,学习方向表达与城市设计概念。孩子们将体验温哥华不同的交通方式,如公交车、天车、SeaBus 或步行路线,并结合真实城市观察,使用 Minecraft 搭建自己的理想城市或简化版温哥华模型,并用中文进行介绍与展示。

Field Trip (Full-Day Guided Visit):
Urban City Walk & Public Transportation Experience

Build Our City
设计我们的城市

Home for My Animal Friend
打造动物朋友的家

Week 3-4: July 20-24, July 27-31

Design a home for an animal friend while learning Mandarin through space, furniture, and functional language.
Students explore room layouts, materials, and design concepts, then create a Mandarin storybook introducing their animal’s home.

通过空间与家具设计学习中文,为小动物设计一个温馨的家。
孩子们将观察房间结构与设计理念,最终创作一本中文故事小书,介绍动物之家的构想。

Field Trip (Full-Day Guided Visit):
IKEA Richmond

Food & Market Exploration

美食与市场探索

Week 5-6: August 4-7 (*4 days), August 10-14

 Discover Vancouver’s food culture while using Mandarin in real-life market settings.
Students practice food vocabulary, buying-and-selling dialogues, and create a Market & Food Guide project.
在真实市场环境中学习与运用中文,探索温哥华的美食文化。
孩子们练习食物词汇与买卖对话,并完成“市场与美食指南”项目。

Field Trip (
Full-Day Guided Visit): 
Granville Island or the local market

Week 7: August 17-21
(Full-Day Only, Daily Drop-in available) 

 Experience Mandarin through shopping, food preparation, and city exploration.
This immersive week emphasizes natural language use through hands-on tasks and collaborative presentations.
通过购物、烹饪与城市探索,在真实生活中体验与运用中文。
本周以实践任务和合作展示为主,帮助孩子自然表达与自信交流。

Field Trip (Full-Day Guided Visit): TBD

Mandarin in Real Life
中文生活体验周

Jumpstart your kids' Mandarin level in an intensive and fun learning setting this Summer!
​这个夏天,让您的孩子找到学中文的理由!

Two-Week Camp Schedules
​两周中文沉浸营课程安排

1st Week 第一周

Focused learning of Mandarin basics such as Pinyin, vocabulary, conversational or reading skills. 专注于中文基础学习,包括拼音、词汇、汉字和会话阅读能力提升。

2nd Week 第二周

Project-based exploration where kids apply what they’ve learned through creative storytelling, hands-on activities, and interactive presentations.

Children will grow their language skills while having fun and gaining confidence in using Mandarin in practical settings and field trips. 通过项目式探索,将所学内容应用于创意故事表达、动手实践和互动展示中。

Camp Daily Schedule 日程安排与重点

We offer both Half-Day and Full-Day Camp options, designed for children aged 6-12. 我们提供 半日营 & 全日营 选择,适合 6-12 岁 的孩子

Morning Sessions上午课程:Focus on listening & speaking to build communication skills. 专注于 听力 & 口语,提升沟通能力。

Afternoon Sessions下午课程: Focus on reading & writing to strengthen literacy skills. 专注于 阅读 & 写作,强化中文读写能力。

Children can choose the session that best suits their learning needs or enjoy a full-day immersive experience! 孩子们可根据需求选择合适的课程,或报名 全日营,享受沉浸式中文学习体验!

Beginner Talk Studio
​听说强化营

Build Essential Speaking Skills Fast
Designed for complete beginners, this program focuses on building fundamental listening and speaking skills in Mandarin. Students will learn to introduce themselves, understand common phrases, and hold basic conversations, preparing them to join our Fall MINGLE afterschool program. Through interactive lessons and real-life practice, this is the perfect start for their Mandarin journey.

  • Best For: Children with little to no Mandarin experience.

  • Goal: To confidently speak basic Mandarin and prepare for future programs.

  • Project: Chinese Broadcaster

专为零基础学生设计,此课程集中提升学生的中文听说能力。孩子们将学习自我介绍、理解常用短语和进行基础对话,为进入秋季MINGLE 课后班做好准备。通过互动式课程和真实场景练习,这是孩子中文学习的完美起点!

  • 适合:零基础或中文基础较弱的学生。

  • 目标:掌握基础中文听说能力,自信参与未来课程和活动。

  • ​项目:中文播报员

Pinyin Story Hub
​拼音故事营

Master the Basics with Confidence
This focused program helps children build a strong foundation in Pinyin—the key to reading and pronouncing Mandarin accurately. Through engaging activities, step-by-step guidance, and practice, students will gain the confidence to recognize and read Pinyin independently, setting them up for future Mandarin learning success.

  • Best For: Children who are beginners with some foundations or need to improve their Pinyin skills.

  • Goal: To confidently read and pronounce Pinyin by the end of the camp.

  • ​Project: Story Theater

通过有趣的互动活动、循序渐进的教学和大量练习,帮助孩子全面掌握拼音基础技能——中文阅读和发音的关键。学生将在集训中建立自信,能够独立认读拼音,为未来的中文学习奠定坚实基础。

  • 适合:有一定基础的初学者或需要强化拼音能力的中文背景学生。

  • 目标:在课程结束时,能够自信地认读和正确发音拼音。

  • 项目:小舞台剧

Chinese Literacy Lab
​汉字阅读实践营

Enhance Mandarin Literacy and Cultural Understanding

Specifically designed for children with basic Mandarin skills, this program focuses on improving reading and writing abilities while deepening their understanding of Chinese culture. In the second week, students will apply their knowledge through hands-on projects, enhancing their language skills and teamwork capabilities.

  • Best For: Children who can speak Mandarin but need to strengthen their reading, writing, and cultural understanding.

  • Goal: To build strong literacy skills and gain a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture

  • Project: Cultural Exploration or Practical Video Making

专为具备基础中文能力的孩子设计,本课程重点加强阅读与写作能力,同时通过实践活动加深对中华文化的理解。第二周的项目环节让孩子们将学习内容付诸实践,提升语言运用能力和团队协作能力。

  • 适合:能听说中文,但需提升读写能力和文化理解的学生。

  • 目标:培养扎实的读写能力,同时深入理解和体验中华文化。

  • ​项目:中国历史文化探索及视频制作

2026

Summer Camp
Registration

Regular Rate:

Half-Day

$335 + GST/Half-Day​/5 Days​

$270 + GST/Half-Day​/4 Days

(*W5 Only)

Full-Day

$595 + GST/Full-Day​/5 Days​

$475 + GST/Full-Day​/4 Days

(*W5 Only)

Daily Drop-in (W7 Only)

$125+GST

Please complete the form to register. Our Admin team will contact you to follow up.

Important Notes:

  • Small Class Size: Minimum 6 students.

  • Two-week camp registration is recommended to ensure a complete study cycle.

  • Fieldtrip: We require full-day attendance to ensure the best learning experience (An extra fee may be required for half-day registration)

  • Week 7 is Full-Day Camp Registration Only, and daily drop-in is available by request.

  • School-Initiated Cancellation: If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, all payments, including the deposit, will be refunded in full.

  • A $45 administration fee will be charged for each refund. If refund is recorded as school credit, administration will be waived.

  • School credit is valid for 2 years and can be used for any programs within Vancouver Mandarin School.

  • No refund/credit will be granted for occasional absence once the camp starts.

REGISTRATION

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Thanks for your interests and we will contact you for registration and finalized schedule!

Early Summer Savings! 
Enroll Now & Save Up to $120!

Special Discount Two-Week and Above:

*Half-Day Camp: $30 OFF Per Week

*Full-Day Camp: $60 OFF Per Week

Early Bird Discount One-Week Registration:

*Half-Day Camp: $15 OFF Per Week

*Full-Day Camp: $30 OFF Per Week

*Spots are limited – register today!

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