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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 |
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 |