For our 2010 Summer Camp Application, click here.

Summer Camp

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New Sprouts Chinese Summer Camp is a 4-week Mandarin language program, infused with fun cultural activities for your child, and taught by experienced bilingual Chinese teachers. No prior knowledge of Chinese is necessary for this camp. Your child will have fun learning Chinese by participating in theme-based activities including: arts & crafts, dance & movement, stories, music, games, brush painting, cooking, special visitors, and more. Each week’s cultural focus is unique and includes a local field trip, science workshop, and take-home projects. Your child will come home from this summer camp enriched in Chinese culture, language and friendship.

Details of New Sprouts Chinese Summer Camp
Session 1:	July 26-30	Chinese Puppetry
Session 2:	August 2-6	Chinese Planting & Cooking
Session 3:	August 9-13	Chinese Folk & Modern Games
Session 4:	August 16-20	Chinese Adventure & Recreation
Parent Orientation Date: Saturday, July 24, 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Time:	Program is from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Extended care is available from 3-6pm.
Where:	Lake Merritt United Methodist Church 1255 First Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
For:	Children entering grades K-6th by Fall 2010 (ages 4.5 to 11). Children will be grouped according to age and ability levels.
Tuition:	$280 for 1 week, $580 for 2 weeks, $798 for 3 week, $1008 for all 4 weeks. Extended care is $75/week. Sibling discount is 10%.
Download:	2010 Summer Camp Weekly Schedule 2010 Summer Camp Staff

Daily Schedule
8:45 - 9:15 am		Arrival & Free Play
9:15 - 9:35 am		Greeting & Morning Exercise
9:35 - 10:20 am		Language Session
10:20 - 11:00 am		Snack & Outdoor Playtime
11:00 - 11:30 am		Cultural Session
11:30 - 12:00 am		Chinese Calligraphy & Painting
12:00 - 12:30 am		Lunch
12:30 - 1:00 am		Free Play & Outdoor Playtime
1:00 - 2:00 am		Thematic Activities
2:00 - 2:20 am		Music & Movement
2:20 - 2:40 am		Afternoon Tea
2:40 - 3:00 am		Circle Time & Journal Writing
3:00 - 3:15 am		Good Bye & Free Play
Weekly Themes
Week 1: Chinese Puppetry
Campers will have a chance to watch a puppet show, meet a puppet master, create their own puppets and props, and put on a puppet show!
Week 2: Chinese Planting & Cooking
Campers will learn about Chinese vegetables and gardening, grocery shopping in Chinatown, and cook some authentic Chinese dishes!
Week 3: Chinese Folk & Modern Games
Campers will explore and have fun with Chinese folk and modern games, create their own game props, and demonstrate how to play the games!
Week 4: Chinese Adventure & Recreation
Campers will play popular Chinese sports, meet a Gong Fu master, and participate in a field sports competition!
Special Weekly Events:
Thematic Workshop on Tuesdays Field Trip on Wednesdays Cooking Project on Thursdays School Performance on Fridays

For more information please contact us at info@cceanewsprouts.org or 510-206-5666.