by Kate Lilienthal
May 2009 SF Extra - Web exclusive article
Here are a few summer program options not included in our article, Where to Find: Summer Programs.
We’ll update this list as we receive information from program providers throughout the spring.
Outdoor/Sports
Active Kidz Shanghai
Weekly tennis, soccer, swimming, gymnastics and general fun camps. For ages 4- to 14-years old.
Dates offered: Starts June 15
6406 6757, www.activekidz.org
Language and Culture Classes
YK Pao School
Chinese summer camp for non-native Mandarin speaking children. Students will enrich their understanding of modern and ancient China through living and learning in Shanghai.
Includes Mandarin immersion, activity-based program, home-stay opportunities, streamed learning, quality teaching, exchanges opportunities with local Chinese children. Offering 3, 2-week programs.
Dates offered: July 6–August 14
summercamp@ykpaoschool.cn
A Little Bit of Everything
Shanghai Community International School
Sports, field trips, art – all kinds of fun for elementary age students. A fine arts program includes activities from creating sets to performing on stage. An ESOL program promotes children’s English language skills through fun activities. Activities are half-day.
Dates offered: June 22–July 17
6261 4338, info@scischina.org
Shanghai Racquet Club
For members and non-members, the Racquet Club's on site
kindergarten, the Wonderful World of Learning will hold summer classes for children from 16 months to 7 years old from.
Themes include fairy tales, cooking and space ships!
Dates offered: June 15–August 14
Julianne Huh, 2201 0870, julianne.huh@gmail.com.
Tiny Tots International Preschool and Kindergarten
Kids enjoy swimming, crafts, aerobics, soccer, kickboxing, and all around fun in a fun, safe environment. One-week sessions, full and half-day.
Dates offered: June 22–July 24
Hongqiao, 6480 8933; French Concession, 6431 3788
Academic Enrichment Programs
Concordia International School Shanghai
Concordia will once again offer its popular two-week long summer SAT/PSAT preparatory course, in the Concordia High School building. This course is for all students Grades 9–12 in the 2009-2010school year (not limited to Concordia students). Students entering Grade 7 and Grade 8 in the 2009-2010 school year must provide a teacher recommendation along with the registration form. Final enrollment for students in grades 7 and 8 will be at the discretion of the course instructors. Course will be held at Concordia International School Shanghai.
Dates offered: June 15–June 26
gloriac@ciss.com.cn, SAT Prep Course