JUNIOR CHINESE SUMMER CAMP Session I: June 26 - July 7, 2017 Session II: July 10 - July 21, 2017 A Taste of Chinese Culture
For non-native Mandarin-speaking students aged 5-11 Pao School Primary Division 20 , Lane 1251 West Wuding Road, Shanghai ・9 years’ experience, providing a unique opportunity for young nonnative Mandarin speakers to learn Chinese in a dynamic environment ・A Chinese immersion environment supported by high quality teaching, streamed learning, and social interaction with local Chinese students
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Why choose us? ・Balanced programme that helps international students boost their Chinese-language ability through both hands-on learning and the study of textbook materials ・ Full interaction with local native children in their daily sports and culture activities ・ Experienced teachers from YK Pao School emphasise learning through exploration and fun ・ Optional homestay programme with YK Pao School’s own local students
AbOUt YK PAO SCHOOl
The camp immerses children in a Chinese-speaking environment,
Pao School was founded in 2007, in memory of shipping magnate Sir Yue-Kong Pao – the renowned Chinese businessman, statesman and philanthropist. With over 1200 students from China and overseas, Pao School offers a unique Year 1-12 programme of learning, combining the most advanced international and Chinese educational curricula and practice. Our innovative Chinese-English immersion bilingual educational programme nurtures the whole person – the entire emotional, social, physical, and intellectual being – preparing students to become engaged and responsible global citizens. Academically astute, we offer Shanghai Plus, IGCSE and IB.
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Pao School’s Primary Division campus is green-conscious – with heatinsulating walls, energy efficient double glazed windows, and renewable bamboo flooring. The school has a rainwater recycling system that irrigates the campus, as well as a plantation terrace – where our students have the opportunity to grow their own produce. In addition to a wide range of facilities – which include computer labs, a library, rooftop playground, all-weather pitch, a cafeteria, basketball court, football pitch, indoor gymnasium and a 600 seat auditorium – the school’s emphasis on the arts is especially evident in our ceramics studio and fully-equipped music practice rooms.
Taken from 2016 Junior Chinese Camp parents survey
Pao School’s Secondary Division has a 57,000 square-metre campus. The school’s academic hub – the Yang Chen Ning Learning Centre – contains classrooms, laboratories, study centres and libraries. The campus’s fully-equipped sports facilities include: a running track, allweather pitch, indoor gymnasium, fencing area, and a state-of-the-art indoor swimming pool. Our arts facilities include a theatre, outdoor amphitheatre, auditorium, pottery room, art classrooms, a design lab, music classrooms and a dance studio. The residential centre – home to the school’s boarding students – contains dormitories, music practice rooms, activity rooms, kitchens and games rooms.
providing a strong foundation for future Chinese learning and a rich cultural
PrImary dIvISIon
Secondary dIvISIon
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AbOUt tHE CAMP For students aged 5 –11 years
Language Immersion Your child will learn Chinese in an immersive setting, under the guidance of Pao School’s fully qualified and highly experienced teachers. No background in Chinese language is necessary for participation in this camp, however, we do require that all children must be at least 5 years old by the starting date. We make every attempt to design wellbalanced classes, in order to ensure that every child gets the most out of their experience.
curriculum During each two-week session, children will take part in a wide variety of lessons and activities. These include: Chinese language & culture; calligraphy; pottery; drama; Chinese folk music; sports with local students; kung fu; dance; swimming and cultural excursions. Language acquisition will come naturally for your child as a result of participating in these fun and interactive activities. Teachers speak in Chinese, and use visual aids and gestures to help children feel comfortable and confident with their new language.
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How is our camp unique? ・A bespoke Chinese immersion programme with small class sizes and classes of different levels ・We keep a regular log of the children’s progress and provide timely updates to parents ・Parents’ Day: Parents will participate in activities with children on that day ・When the programme ends, each camper receives an evaluation with comments from all of the children’s teachers ・End-of-programme performance for parents
AbOUt tHE CURRICUlUM
Junior chinese Summer camp ACADEMIC GOALS
Sample Daily Schedule * TIme
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09:00
Morning assembly Stretching and dancing
09:20
ChiNeSe LaNguage Learning through poems, songs, stories and games
reading
10:20
Snacks & break
» To read texts accurately in Mandarin.
10:35
ChiNeSe CuLTure Learning through math, cooking, arts & crafts
Writing
11:35
Lunch & break
» To pay close attention to what’s around you.
12:35
Sports and activity with native students: Kung Fu | Swimming | Dancing
» To increase self-confidence in composition.
13:35
Snacks & break
» To be willing to read one’s own composition to others, in order to share the enjoyment of writing.
13:45
Drama | Music | Arts | Cultural excursion
14:45
Activity with native Chinese students
15:30
Call up and school bus release
15:40
Extension Programmes (optional)
reading and writing chinese characters » To cultivate a strong interest in learning Chinese characters. » To recognise approximately 100 common Chinese characters, and write 20 characters.
» To understand the meanings of new vocabulary – using dictionaries, and through accumulated experiences.
» To enjoy expressing in written form.
» To be able to record, in a variety of ways – what one sees and hears; your feelings; your imagination, and also to learn how to effectively express content that is fun, interesting, impressive and touching.
* Please note, the schedule is subject to change.
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bEYOND tHE ClASSROOM
cultural excursion During their time at the camp, students will also have the chance to learn beyond the confines of the classroom. Our teachers have designed some really fun challenges and tasks that can be put to the test when exploring some of the unique Chinese cultural and historical places in Shanghai. * Cultural excursion is optional and at additional charge
extension Programmes We are delighted to offer a number of optional extension programmes outside the camp timetable. At additional charge, we provide lessons for our students as well as private adult lessons for parents. Subjects include pottery, Chinese painting, sports, and martial arts. Classes are taught by qualified native, Chinesespeaking teachers – they also speak English, and are experienced in teaching non-native Mandarin-speaking students. PrIvaTe cHIneSe cULTUre LeSSonS oFFered For ParenTS (at an additional charge)
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PROgRAMME FEES
Junior chinese Summer camp
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cUrrency (rmB)
SeSSIon I: June 26 - July 7 SeSSIon II: July 10 - July 21
cUrrency (USd)
cUrrency (Hkd)
oPTIonS
For first 2 week session course Fee* School Bus Fee
10,500
1,573
12,196
Compulsory
1,500
225
1,743
Optional
For all 4 weeks course Fee* School Bus Fee
Important dates
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18,000
2,696
20,907
Compulsory
3,000
450
3,485
Optional
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Feb 28
Early bird discount deadline
may 31
Registration deadline
June 26
Orientation and first day of Session i
July 10
Orientation and first day of Session ii
* Note: a non-refundable cancellation fee of 2,000RMB/2323HKD/300USD will be charged against any cancellations.
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REgIStRAtION PROCESS
CONtACt INFORMAtION
application
Summer Camp Office
Download the application form from our website at:
www.ykpaoschool.cn/summer-camps
summercamp@ykpaoschool.cn +86-21-6167 1999-8302
or request a copy from the Summer Camp Office. Complete the form and email a scanned copy to:
summercamp@ykpaoschool.cn
registration
20, Lane 1251 West Wuding Road, Changning District, Shanghai For more information, please visit the Pao School website:
Âť A payment notice will be issued via email. Please register according to the date indicated on the notice. Registration will be confirmed once payment has been received.
assessment
www.ykpaoschool.cn/summer-camps
Âť Once registration is completed, you will receive emails regarding student assessments, school bus routes and choice of Extension Programmes. You will also receive an orientation newsletter and camp handbook in June 2017. Join us on WeChat Follow us on Facebook/Instagram/ Twitter:ykpaoschool
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