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Summer Camps

Let’s join Ms. Gao’s Chinese Summer camp! Experience Chinese culture through Chinese art, film, games, story club, reading, and more!

Ages 4 - 15 | 9 am - 4 pm | Extended Care Available

Half-day or part-time are also available at half price on the same day!

All courses are taught in Chinese, and the teachers are Chinese native speakers.

STUDENTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH AND SNACKS, NUTS FREE.

In addition to studying Chinese courses, each week of summer camp also

includes experiences in traditional Chinese culture, art, and cuisine, such as Chinese Calligraphy, Art, shadow puppetry, Chinese tea ceremony,

and cooking Chinese Food.

Last Day of Summer Camp Registration – May 16, 2025

Joining a ten-week program (May 27th to August 1st) to receive 5% off!

Registering more than one child to receive a sibling discount (5% off)

Registering if you were tutoring with Ms. Gao. (5% off)

Cancellation Policy

Full payment is due with Summer camp registration. 

However, if you need to cancel or change your camp selection, please note the following policies:

  • Cancellation by 15 days before the camps: A full refund will be issued minus $30.
  • Cancellation within 15 days before the camps: No refund will be issued unless there is a meaningful life or medical issue.
  • Transfers: If your child needs to modify their summer camp schedule after the camp has commenced, we kindly request that you provide at least three days' notice.

A full refund will be given for any camps canceled by Gao Chinese Culture Academy (GCCA).

Chinese Culture Camps Schedule

Date
Course Content
Time
Cost
May 27 - May 30

Chinese food and tea & explore the diets of

ancient emperors & Dragon Boat Festival

9:00am - 4:00pm

$265

June 2- June 6

Summer Break Activities & The Forbidden City -Ancient Chinese Architecture

9:00am - 4:00pm

$330

June 9 - June 13

Sport & Father’s Day & The Forbidden City -

The Meridian Gate

9:00am - 4:00pm

$330

June 16 - June 20

Leisure Activities & The Forbidden City - Throne

in the Hall of Supreme Harmony

9:00am - 4:00pm

$330

June 23 - June 27

Insects & The Forbidden City - animal ornaments on

house-ridges

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

$330

June 30 - July 3

The Forbidden City - The Sundial to Keep Time &

Independence Day

9:00am - 4:00pm

$265

July 4th no school




July 7 - July 11

Summer Fun & The Forbidden City- Six Golden

Pillars with Dragon Carvings

9:00am - 4:00pm

$330

July 14 - July 18

Sea Animals & Protect Nature &Great Wall

9:00am - 4:00pm

$330

July 21 - July 25

Feelings and Emotions & Learn about the living

habits of pandas.

9:00am - 4:00pm

$330

July 28- August 1

Classroom Expressions & Mid-Autumn Festival & The Forbidden City - Bronze Lions as Guardians

9:00am - 4:00pm

$330

EARLY Drop-Off between 8:00am-8:50am with additional $30/week

LATE Pick-Up between 4:10 pm-5:00 pm with an additional $30/week

One time early drop-off or late pick-up will be additional $10

Summer Writing Camps Schedule

Age 6 and up 

Requires reading of 150 or more Chinese characters

Date
Time
Content
Cost
June 9 - June 13

9:00am - 4:00pm

《上学的第一天》

<The first day of school>

$380

June 16 - June 20

9:00am - 4:00pm

《充满欢乐的地方》

<A place full of joy>

$380

June 23 - June 27

9:00am - 4:00pm

《妹妹喜欢游泳》

<My sister likes swimming>

$380

July 7 - July 11

9:00am - 4:00pm

《去医院看病》

<Go to the hospital>

$380

July 14 - July 18

9:00am - 4:00pm

《我爱中秋节》

<I love Mid-Autumn Festival>

$380

July 21 - July 25

9:00am - 4:00pm

《我爱地球》

<I love the Earth>

$380

Guzheng Camps Schedule

Age 5 and up 

Basic techniques in Guzheng Playing, Basic music theory, Chinese folk/pop music

Small class of 3-4 students, Guzheng is provided in class

Date
Time
Cost
Tuesday

4:00am - 5:00pm

$30

Thursday

4:00am - 5:00pm

$30