Summer Camps 2025
Summer Camp!
普通话夏令营
Explore Chinese Culture and
Level Up Your Language Skills
Join our Mandarin
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Fully bilingual Camp staff
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Low ratios (1:5)
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Fun, engaging, & practical themes
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Regular or Advanced Mandarin
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Convenient Midtown Toronto location
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Early drop-off & Late pick-up available
Panda Mandarin Camps make learning Mandarin fun, engaging, and practical for children ages 4 and up. Campers will be taught in a Mandarin/ English language environment with fun weekly themes for beginners to help them discover and build confidence. Challenging themes available for Advanced students who can expect instruction mostly in Mandarin, with a focus on speaking/reading/writing.
What your child can expect at our camps
Warm, caring, inclusive camp team
Fully bilingual Camp Leaders
Low ratios (1:5 staff to campers)
Fun, engaging, & safe atmosphere
Challenging & fun themes for advanced campers
Supportive bilingual instruction for beginners
Convenient & central Midtown location
Early drop-off & late pick-up options
Daily outdoor activities
Check out our previous Summer Camps!
Weekly Themes
While some themes may be familiar to those campers who were with us last summer, there will be a lot of new and fun activities, no matter which week you join. Themes are subject to change without notice.
*For the Advanced stream, Weeks 1 & 2 must be booked together and Weeks 3 & 4 must be booked together. Weeks 5 through 8 can be booked individually for Advanced campers.
Mandarin
Beginner to Intermediate
4+ years old
Week 1 - Jul 7-11 - Travel to China
Week 2 - Jul 14-18 - Martial Arts & Movement
Week 3 - Jul 21-25 - Chinese Festivals
Week 4 - Jul 28-Aug 1 - Chinese Cuisine
Week 5 - Aug 5-8 - Ancient China
Week 6 - Aug 11-15 - Chinese Heroes
Week 7 - Aug 18-22 - Storytelling
Week 8 - Aug 25-29 - Acting
Mandarin
Advanced
6+ years old
Week 1 - Jul 7-11 - Reading & Writing*
Week 2 - Jul 14-18 - Chinese Poems & Stories*
Week 3 - Jul 21-25 - Storytelling*
Week 4 - Jul 28-Aug 1 - Acting*
Week 5 - Aug 5-8 - Ancient China
Week 6 - Aug 11-15 - Chinese Heroes
Week 7 - Aug 18-22 - Storytelling
Week 8 - Aug 25-29 - Acting
Check out our exciting Summer Camp themes!
Week 1 - July 7-11 - Travel to China
Embark on a virtual journey across China, exploring famous landmarks like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and Guilin’s stunning landscapes. Kids will learn Mandarin phrases for travel, geography, and culture while “visiting” a new city each day through crafts, games, and stories.
Advanced: Reading & Writing
The first week of our advanced Mandarin camp will help kids develop their reading and writing skills by focusing on character recognition (without pinyin), sentence patterns, grammar, and writing characters.
Week 2 - July 14-18 - Martial Arts
Channel your child’s inner warrior with a week of Mandarin-infused martial arts fun! Through simple Tai Chi and Kung Fu-inspired movements, kids will learn action words, body parts, and traditional Chinese values & concepts.
Advanced: Chinese Poems & Stories
For week 2 of our Advanced camp, dive into the beauty of Chinese poetry with a week dedicated to classic works from poets like Li Bai and Du Fu. Advanced Mandarin students will explore poetic forms, learn key phrases, and practice their language skills through reading, recitation, and even writing their own verses. This enriching week connects language learning with culture, creativity, and self-expression.
Week 3 - July 21-25 - Chinese Festivals
Celebrate the magic of Chinese festivals like Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival. Each day, kids will create festive crafts, learn related Mandarin phrases, and immerse themselves in the traditions and stories behind these special holidays.
Advanced: Storytelling
For our Advanced camps, kids will create their own stories to share and plays they can act out. They will learn about character & plot development, how to write an engaging story, and read it to their fellow campers. In the end of each week, they will get to share them with their families!
Week 4 - July 28-Aug 1 - Chinese Cuisine
Take a tasty trip through China’s culinary wonders as kids explore dishes from dumplings to noodles. With hands-on activities like pretend shopping, cooking, and learning food-related vocabulary, this week makes language learning as delicious as it is fun!
Advanced: Acting
For our fun-based and advanced camps, kids will create their own stories to share and plays they can act out. In the end of each week, they will get to share them with their families!
Week 5 - August 5-8 - Ancient China
Travel back in time to experience the daily life of ancient China, from emperors and scholars to farmers and artisans. Kids will explore history, traditions, and ancient inventions while learning Mandarin words tied to this fascinating era.
Available for Advanced campers too.
Week 6 - August 11-15 - Chinese Heroes
Discover legendary figures like Mulan, Confucius, and Zheng He in an inspiring week celebrating Chinese heroes. Through storytelling, crafts, and role-playing, kids will learn about bravery, wisdom, and leadership while practicing Mandarin.
Available for Advanced campers too.
Week 7 - August 18-22 - Storytelling
Spark creativity with a week dedicated to storytelling, where kids will listen to Chinese fables and create their own tales in Mandarin. This engaging blend of imagination and language learning builds vocabulary and confidence in self-expression.
Available for Advanced campers too.
Week 8 - August 25-29 - Acting
Lights, camera, action! Kids will take the stage to act out skits, stories, and scenes in Mandarin, building confidence in speaking and teamwork. Through costumes, props, and lots of laughter, this week brings language learning to life!
Available for Advanced campers too.
Fees
Our Summer Camp allows for flexible booking by individual weeks* at a low rate of $425/week + HST for 5-day weeks ($350 for 4-day weeks). Multi-week discounts may apply.
*For the Advanced stream, Weeks 1 & 2 must be booked together and Weeks 3 & 4 must be booked together. Weeks 5 through 8 can be booked individually for Advanced campers.
Get a free Panda Mandarin backpack ($50 value) when you register by Feb 15, 2025
Save 15% on your 3rd to 5th weeks ($361/week)
Save 20% on your 6th to 8th weeks ($340/week)
Age & Skill Levels
Our camp is designed for 4+ year olds. Campers must be 4 years of age at the start of camp to be able to attend (no exceptions will be made). We tailor and group activities by age and skill so your child will have consistent exposure to Mandarin appropriate to their level. We may also group children by the following ages where appropriate and enrolment allows - 6 years old and under, over 6 years old, and over 10 years old.
For language skill level, our fun-based camp is great for beginners to intermediate where teachers will use as much Mandarin as possible so that students can understand but still be challenged.
For advanced campers, we are offering a challenging, yet fun, Reading & Writing and Chinese Poems & Stories program along with fun and creative Storytelling & Acting themes. Children attending the Advanced stream should be at least of intermediate level and can speak/understand Mandarin equivalent to our Mandarin Voyagers Level 3 and higher
What to Bring
Campers should bring:
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a refillable water bottle
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peanut free snack for morning & afternoon
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a lunch in reusable containers
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a pair of indoor shoes
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suitable clothing/products for outdoor time (ie, sunscreen & hat)
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any medication that may be required in a labelled Ziploc bag (ie, EPIPEN, inhaler, etc.)
Dates & Times & Location
Location:
Our Midtown camps run at our centre located at 3219 Yonge St. in the Yonge & Lawrence area, easily accessible via transit & car for those coming from North York, Midtown Toronto, East York, and Downtown. Campers will also get outdoor time each day (weather dependant) at local parks just a few minutes walk. We also have access to our back patio for campers to eat lunch outside.
Full-Day Program: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Before/After Care: 8:00 to 9:00am/4:00 to 6:00pm
Early Drop-off and Late Pick-up
Early Drop-off and Late Pick-up are available for families who require extra child-care.
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We offer Early Drop-off from 8:00am to 9:00am for $60+HST/week ($48+HST for 4-day weeks).
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We offer Late Pick-up from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for $120+HST/week ($96+HST for 4-day weeks).
A Typical Daily Schedule
Below is a sample. It is subject to change, depending on a group's age/skill level.
Morning
8:00 am - 9:00 am - Early Drop-off
8:45 am - 9:00 am - Regular Drop-off
9:00 am - 9:30 am - Settling in & Morning Warm Up
9:30 am - 11:00 am - Daily Theme Lesson & First Activity
11:00 am - 11:15 am - Washroom & Snack
11:15 am - 12:30 pm - Outdoor Time
Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch + Free Time
Afternoon
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm - Story + Meditation Time
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm - Daily Theme Second Activity
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm - Washroom & Snack
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm - Speaking & Writing practice
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm - Get ready to go back home
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm - Regular Pick-up
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Late Pick-up
Health & Safety Information
For 2025, camps will operate like pre-pandemic times with a few enhancements:
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Hand sanitizers and wipes are used in the space to ensure a clean and safe environment.
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Our location is mask-friendly so those that choose to use masks are welcome to do so.
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Children, caregivers, and staff should stay home for at least 24 hours if they show ONE or more of the following symptoms:
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Fever (37.8˚ C or higher) and/or chills
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Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
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Decreased or loss of taste or smell
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Children, caregivers, and staff should stay home if they show TWO or more of the following symptoms:
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Runny nose or nasal congestion
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Cough
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Headache
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Extreme fatigue or tiredness
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Sore throat
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Muscle aches or joint pain
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Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as vomiting or diarrhea)
Note: there are no refunds or credits given for missed classes/missed camps.