Shanghai China Summer Camp (ages 12-17)
About the Camp
Shanghai Chinese Summer Camp by That’s Mandarin offers students aged 12–17 (Full Camp) and 14–17 (Homestay Camp) an engaging study abroad experience combining Chinese language learning, cultural activities, excursions, and life in China’s vibrant capital. Suitable for complete beginners, the programme focuses on developing practical spoken Chinese through interactive lessons, games, and real-world communication.
Based in Shanghai, students participate in Chinese classes taught by experienced teachers, alongside a varied programme of cultural activities, weekday excursions, evening events, and field trips. Designed to provide a deeper understanding of Chinese language and culture, the programme combines classroom learning with hands-on experiences and opportunities to explore local attractions.
Accommodation is available in either shared hotel rooms as part of the Full Camp package or private-room homestays with local host families as part of the Homestay Camp package. Students receive daily support from dedicated camp staff and benefit from small class sizes, carefully supervised excursions, airport transfers, and 24/7 supervision throughout their stay.
The programme has a duration of 2 weeks and is available in two formats. The Full Camp Package is available from 29 June and 13 July 2026, while the Homestay Camp starts on 27 July 2026.
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Camp overview
- Registration fee
- Chinese language classes
- Camp Pack (with all study materials and camp merchandise)
- Cultural activities
- Excursions
- Evening activities
- A full-day field trip
- Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Accommodation
- Airport or train station transfer
- 24/7 supervision and support throughout the programme
- Visa support
- Travel insurance
- Flight ticket
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A ready-made participation package that includes everything most commonly chosen.
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Full Camp
This immersive 2-week Chinese summer programme in Shanghai combines Chinese language learning, cultural activities, excursions, and field trips. Designed for students aged 12-17 seeking a structured and engaging introduction to Chinese language and culture, the programme provides a safe, supervised, and memorable study abroad experience.
The package includes:
- Full programme schedule (Monday–Sunday, all day)
- Chinese classes
- Cultural activities
- Half-day excursions
- Field trips
- 3 meals per day
- Hotel accommodation (shared room)
- Evening & weekend activities
- Transfer
- 24/7 supervision and support throughout the programme
Full Camp
This immersive 2-week Chinese summer programme in Shanghai combines Chinese language learning, cultural activities, excursions, and field trips. Designed for students aged 12-17 seeking a structured and engaging introduction to Chinese language and culture, the programme provides a safe, supervised, and memorable study abroad experience.
The package includes:
- Full programme schedule (Monday–Sunday, all day)
- Chinese classes
- Cultural activities
- Half-day excursions
- Field trips
- 3 meals per day
- Hotel accommodation (shared room)
- Evening & weekend activities
- Transfer
- 24/7 supervision and support throughout the programme
Homestay Camp
This immersive 2-week Chinese summer programme in Shanghai combines Chinese language learning, cultural activities, excursions, and life with a local host family. Designed for students aged 14-17 seeking a deeper cultural experience, the programme provides a unique opportunity to practise Chinese both inside and outside the classroom while experiencing everyday life in China.
The package includes:
- Programme schedule (Monday–Sunday, 09:00–16:00) + evenings & weekends with the host family except 1 Saturday with the school
- Chinese classes
- Cultural activities
- Half-day excursions
- Field trips
- 3 meals per day
- Private room in a host family house
- Evening & weekend activities
- Transfer
- 24/7 supervision and support throughout the programme
Homestay Camp
This immersive 2-week Chinese summer programme in Shanghai combines Chinese language learning, cultural activities, excursions, and life with a local host family. Designed for students aged 14-17 seeking a deeper cultural experience, the programme provides a unique opportunity to practise Chinese both inside and outside the classroom while experiencing everyday life in China.
The package includes:
- Programme schedule (Monday–Sunday, 09:00–16:00) + evenings & weekends with the host family except 1 Saturday with the school
- Chinese classes
- Cultural activities
- Half-day excursions
- Field trips
- 3 meals per day
- Private room in a host family house
- Evening & weekend activities
- Transfer
- 24/7 supervision and support throughout the programme
Transfer
Arrival and departure transfers between the local airport or train station and the accommodation are included in the programme package. Upon arrival, students will be welcomed by programme representatives and assisted with transportation to their hotel or host family house. Please note that transfers are only available within the city where the programme takes place, provided that arrival and departure take place on Sundays between 09:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
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