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Youth Artist Chinese Dance Adv. Dance Int. Drawing Oil Painting Art Filmmakers Musical Theater SAT Math

This program enhances language learning with a plethora of creative and practical activities. Students will improve their Chinese speaking and listening skills, and learn to read and write Chinese characters. Other parts of the program include Chinese dance, Chinese calligraphy and painting, Chinese culinary art, and Chinese culture and traditions. Our immersive environment allows students to gain Chinese language skills and cultural knowledge quickly and naturally

$500/week

Session II: July 5-July 23

Session III: July 26-August 13

9:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday

Early drop off and late pick-up extended care available upon request.

Session 2 (July 5 - 23): Chinese Holidays 中國傳統節日

We will be exploring the exciting and colorful traditions of major Chinese holidays. Our day starts out with a Chinese class in speaking, reading, and writing. Throughout the day, students will participate in a variety of language and cultural activities. We will craft items integral to each holiday tradition (lanterns, dragon boats, paper cut art), play traditional Chinese games, recite Chinese poetry, and make trademark holiday dishes.

In the afternoon, students will take drawing and Chinese tumbling classes from our Visual Arts and Dance department faculty. All teachers will speak in Chinese for a fully immersive experience.

Students will receive a placement test on the first day and assigned to one of two groups based on language experience.

Session 3 (July 26 - Aug 13): A Journey Through China and San Francisco

We will be exploring the history and traditions of regions in China, as well as the Chinese community of our very own San Francisco. Our day starts out with a Chinese class in speaking, reading, and writing. Throughout the day, students will participate in a variety of language and cultural activities. We will draw famous landmarks, make traditional Chinese crafts, and cook classic Chinese and Chinese-American dishes.

In the afternoon, students will take drawing and Chinese tumbling classes from our Visual Arts and Dance department faculty. All teachers will speak in Chinese for a fully immersive experience.

Students will receive a placement test on the first day and assigned to a group based on their language experience.

Registration Fee

(One-Time)

$50

Early drop off

8:30am–9:00am

Fees apply

HSArts COVID guidelines

Each of our 3-week camp cohorts will have a teacher-student ratio of 1:10.

Following DPH Guidelines, HSArts Summer Camps require:

1. Children and youth attend the first week of each session;
* Those who do not attend the first week may not join the session.
2. Masks worn while on campus;
3. Students socially distanced 6 feet apart.

As we continue to face the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, HSArts is committed to supporting families this summer. If you are uncomfortable with our in-person summer option, we will work with you to find the best solution for your family.

“Both sisters truly enjoyed every single day attended, thank you for the great staffs, programs, and facility!”

—Yvonne, parent of 12 and 8 years old
“This is the best summer camp I ever had!”

—Angel, 13
"My daughter progressed so much in dance in just one summer!"

—Nan, parent of 11 year old
Dance classes were so fun and the teachers were so amazing that I wanted to stay for full-time!

—Jocelyn