Mandarin / Culture · China · Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou
That’s Mandarin Chinese Camp
Mandarin lessons and cultural outings, with a parent-accompanied day option for ages 10+.
- Ages / grades
- Day 10–17; residential 12–17
- Duration
- 2-week blocks; optional extension
- Attendance
- Day attendance / Parent accompanies / Child-only boarding
- Language
- Mandarin; all levels Teaching language and starting level
Dates published · check places
Summer 2027 two-week starts: 14 and 28 June, 12 and 26 July. Winter 2026–27 information is also published; confirm city-specific dates and places.
- Announced · 2026/11/23, 12/07; 2027/01/04 starts / day Sources and official information
- Announced · 2027/06/14, 06/28, 07/12, 07/26 starts / day Sources and official information
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Sources checked ·Who can apply
Official day-camp guidance explicitly describes children coming to China with their parents; existing school enrolment is not required.
Day/half-day ages 10–17; Full Camp 12–17. Parents arrange day campers’ lodging and out-of-camp care; travel/medical insurance proof is required. Full Camp has fewer 2027 start dates than day camp.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | Mandarin immersion. Teachers minimise English even with beginners, using pictures, video and gestures. |
| Required starting proficiency | Complete beginners through advanced Mandarin learners are accepted and grouped by level. |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese-speaking camp support is not verified in the checked official sources. |
| Chinese-language support | Native Mandarin-speaking teachers are explicitly documented. Confirm parent-service arrangements; Mandarin teaching is not a promise of Cantonese support. |
| Korean-language support | Korean-speaking camp support is not verified in the checked official sources. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | CNY 17,000Approx. ¥400,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 child aged 10–17 |
| Duration and edition | 2 weeks · 2027 summer |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | Classes, camp pack, cultural activities, excursions and weekday lunches |
| Extra / to confirm | Lodging, flights, travel/medical insurance, family meals outside camp and local commuting; separate mandatory registration/tax treatment not stated |
| Fee source | Official published price2026-10-04 |
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | CNY 9,000Approx. ¥212,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 child aged 10–17 |
| Duration and edition | 2 weeks · 2027 summer |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | Mandarin classes and camp pack |
| Extra / to confirm | Accommodation, meals, cultural programme, flights, insurance and commuting; mandatory extras not itemised |
| Fee source | Official published price2026-10-04 |
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | CNY 30,800Approx. ¥724,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 child aged 12–17 |
| Duration and edition | 2 weeks · 2027 summer |
| Accommodation | Lodging included |
| Included in this amount | Classes, camp pack, excursions, activities, shared hotel, airport transfers, meals and supervision |
| Extra / to confirm | Flights, travel/medical insurance and personal spending; confirm weekend meals, extra nights and any mandatory extras |
| Fee source | Official published price2026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
Published 2027 two-week per-child fees: half-day CNY9,000 (Approx. ¥212,000); day CNY17,000 (Approx. ¥400,000); Full Camp CNY30,800 (Approx. ¥724,000). Day includes classes, camp pack, culture, excursions and lunches, but no lodging. Full Camp adds shared hotel, transfers and wider supervision/activity provision. Insurance, flights and family expenses remain separate. No separate mandatory registration/tax line was located, so request an itemised final total; no discounts or inferred weekly rates are used.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
Two-week day/half-day blocks start 23 Nov or 7 Dec 2026; 4 Jan, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul or 26 Jul 2027. Later winter starts are also listed. Day camp runs weekdays 09:00–15:50, approximately 16:00 pickup, with morning cultural outings and afternoon classes. Half-day is 13:15–15:50. The FAQ specifies three 45-minute lessons daily, with two ten-minute breaks. Full Camp starts 28 Jun or 12 Jul 2027.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Day and half-day accommodation is excluded; families can request separately arranged lodging. Parents handle nights, weekends and daily pickup. Full Camp includes a shared hotel room, two campers per room, with supervising teachers in the hotel, airport transfers and 24-hour supervision. Confirm exact arrival/departure nights and weekend meal coverage in writing.
Why it is in this guide
A defined two-week programme connects classroom Mandarin with cultural tasks in the city. The day format leaves evenings and weekends for family travel, while a residential option becomes available at age 12.
Who it may suit
A strong fit for ages 10–12 travelling with a parent and wanting purposeful Mandarin practice. Classes accept complete beginners through advanced learners. Families with younger siblings should not assume the standard 2027 camp accepts them.
What to weigh up
The current official day/half-day minimum is 10, even though older customer reviews describe younger children. Obtain explicit approval for an under-10 child rather than relying on those reviews. Campus availability, excursion itineraries and the final cancellation terms need checking. The main school page also mentions Chengdu, but the camp-specific 2027 pages list four cities.
Operating history and evidence
Useful child-specific, independently posted Tripadvisor accounts were found: a July 2026 review describes two weeks for ages 10 and 13, and another describes a returning 11-year-old in Beijing. They praise confidence, international friendships and staff communication. These are self-reported reviews, not verified learning outcomes; the Shanghai-labelled listing also mixes campuses. Operator parent stories are separate, curated evidence.
Read participant accounts
Independent account · Published / experience date: 2026-07-01
Parent account: two-week camp
Parent of 10- and 13-year-olds describes enjoyable activities, international friendships and greater speaking confidence after two weeks.
Self-reported Tripadvisor account with one contribution; the multi-campus listing does not establish a single campus outcome.
Read the sourceIndependent account · Published / experience date: 2026-07-06
Returning family: Beijing
Parent describes a child returning to Beijing camp at age 11 and values international friendships and supportive staff.
Self-reported experience; a past younger intake does not override the current age policy.
Read the sourceOperator-published account · Published / experience date: Undated
Selected parent testimonials
Provider-selected stories describe motivated children and enjoyment of activities and excursions.
Curated on the provider’s own site; not independent customer sampling.
Read the sourceBefore you book
Confirm the selected city, exact two-week block, age and level grouping, lesson language support, pickup permissions, insurance cover and allergy procedures. Ask for full payment/cancellation terms before booking flights. Request written confirmation for under-10 participation or a custom family arrangement. Summer 2027 dates are announced, although some site headings still say 2026.
Cancellation and refunds
A current public camp-specific cancellation/refund schedule was not located in the official programme pages, brochure or FAQ examined. Do not apply a third-party agent’s or an adult-course policy to this booking. Obtain the cancellation deadline, retained deposit, visa-refusal treatment, transfers and provider-cancellation remedy in writing before payment.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- 2027 day-camp age, dates and fees
- Half-day format and fees
- Residential camp requirements and fees
- Parents’ guide and insurance requirement
- Teaching FAQ
- 2027–28 official brochure
- Child-specific customer reviews
An editorial comparison based on official information and attributed agency or media sources, not first-hand reviews, rankings or a safety guarantee. Match the school calendar, language needs, independence and the adults’ plans together.