Winter camp students on Jingshan Hill overlooking the Forbidden City
Ages 7-17 years

Chinese Winter Camp in Beijing

Mandarin, Winter Adventure and Chinese New Year Festivals

Winter Camp 2026–2027

Our Winter Camp pairs daily interactive Mandarin lessons with the traditions of Chinese New Year. Students make dumplings, write spring couplets, visit a temple fair and try winter sports, using real Chinese the whole way. It is the perfect mix of learning, culture and fun during the school holidays.

Age Groups

Programs for following age

Junior Camp

7-12 years

Games, crafts, songs and story-based learning. Focus on speaking and basic characters.

Youth Camp

13-17 years

Conversation-heavy classes, city tasks and local teen meet. Optional HSK practice.

Winter Camp Highlights

Daily Mandarin lessons

Spoken Chinese and character classes led by experienced teachers.

Spring Festival workshops

Dumpling making, paper cutting, red envelopes, couplet calligraphy, etc.

Winter fun

Ice skating, snow play and warm hot-pot lunches.

Beijing excursions

Explore Beijing’s top historic and tourist attractions, like the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.

Local teen meet

Meet Beijing students for real conversation and cultural swaps.

Mandarin-speaking environment

Greetings, instructions and games in Chinese all day, with bilingual support.

Winter camp program highlights
Camp formats & pricing

Choose your program

Half-day camp offers two time blocks: morning or afternoon. Day camp runs the full day with meals included.

Half-Day Camp

2 weeks

5,888RMB
Morning09:00–11:45
  • Spoken Chinese class (09:00–10:30)
  • Chinese character class (10:45–11:45)
OR
Afternoon13:15–16:00
  • Cultural activities and excursions

Day Camp

2 weeks

8,888RMB
Morning + Afternoon09:00–16:00
  • Cultural activities and excursions
  • Spoken Chinese + character classes
  • Fusion lunch and snacks
  • New Year gift pack
Sample Schedule

A typical camp week

Weekday Schedule

09:00 – 10:30

Monday
Spoken Chinese class
Class
Tuesday
Spoken Chinese class
Class
Wednesday
Spoken Chinese class
Class
Thursday
Spoken Chinese class
Class
Friday
Spoken Chinese class
Class

10:45 – 11:45

Monday
Chinese character class
Class
Tuesday
Chinese character class
Class
Wednesday
Chinese character class
Class
Thursday
Chinese character class
Class
Friday
Chinese character class
Class

12:00

Lunch

13:15 – 16:00

Monday
Cultural activities
Activity
Tuesday
Field trip / excursion
Excursion
Wednesday
Cultural activities
Activity
Thursday
Field trip / excursion
Excursion
Friday
Cultural activities
Activity

16:00

Dispersal

* Optional: accommodation, airport pickup and 24-hour supervision can be added.

Winter Camp Start Dates

Pick your start date

Note: A full term is 2 weeks.

Parents Say

What parents are saying

“Leonardo came back making jiaozi for the whole family, and now he corrects my tones! The teachers sent photos every day, very reassuring for us.”

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Chiara B. · Italy

Junior Camp, Age 9

“First time she'd ever seen real snow, so ice skating day was the big highlight. Her confidence speaking Chinese is honestly night and day.”

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Hannah W. · Australia

Youth Camp, Age 14

“He's sitting HSK 3 in spring and this gave him the push he needed. Really liked that he met local Beijing teens, not just other foreign kids.”

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David L. · Canada

Youth Camp, Age 15

“I was worried about the cold, but outdoor bits were short and there was always a plan B. She wrote her own spring couplet - it's on our front door now.”

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Rachel P. · United Kingdom

Junior Camp, Age 11

“Our twins were the youngest in the group and the staff were so patient with them. They still sing the New Year song at breakfast every morning!”

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Fernanda S. · Brazil

Junior Camp, Age 8

“The Temple of Heaven trip and the hot-pot lunches came up in every phone call home. Well organised, and the team always answered on WeChat fast.”

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Sophie T. · Canada

Youth Camp, Age 13

Got Questions?

Winter Camp FAQs

Visit Us

Located in the heart of Beijing

Our school is in Beijing's Chaoyang District — a cosmopolitan neighbourhood surrounded by embassies, international restaurants, and easy transport links, making it the ideal base for your child's winter camp adventure.

Address

Room 3012, Block A, Eagle Run Plaza, No. 26 Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

北京朝阳区霄云路26号鹏润大厦A座3012室

Camp Hours

Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 16:00 (CST)

Why Connect Mandarin

Why Winter Camp with Connect Mandarin

Chinese Winter Camp in Beijing

Intensive Training

Qualified, experienced Mandarin instructors.

Cultural Immersion

Hands-on festival and city experiences.

Global Friendships

International and local friends in a safe setting.

Happy Learning

Chinese tasks every day, learning while having fun.

Safety & Supervision

Small groups and bilingual staff.

Growth Record

A personalized video for recording your child’s journey and growth.

Early Enrollment Benefits

Register early, save more

  • Early-bird discount
  • Free pre-camp Mandarin level assessment.
  • Free Chinese one-on-one trial classes.

Give your child an unforgettable winter

Register early for an early-bird discount, a free pre-camp level assessment and free one-on-one trial classes. Spaces are limited!

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