Holiday Immersion Mandarin Camp
假期沉浸式中文营
Look no further if you want your child to improve Mandarin quickly in a safe and fun environment! The focus of this programme is for students to improve their Mandarin through fun activities. As well as structured Mandarin classes, campers will be fully immersed in Mandarin and develop their Mandarin through indoor and outdoor activities such as Art, Science and Sports. All classes are led by inspiring experienced teachers.
Summer Camp 2024 – Time Travel to China!
中国行
LCA Immersion Camp – In Brief!
Now open to ages 3-12
Groups are divided by aged and level.
Designed as a week-long camp, for maximum benefit to your child’s Mandarin level*
Early Bird Discount – Expires one month before the start date
Multi-Booking Discount – We reward parents who book multiple full-week places, siblings or together in a group with friends. (Details in booking link)
Full day 9:30 am-3:30pm or half day (9:30-12:30 or 12:30-3:30)
Extended hours available
Teacher student ratio 1:8
What to bring: packed nut-free lunch, snack and water.
International Children Welcome! Every year both UK and International children fly in from all over the world for our holiday camps.
*You can book ‘individual days/half days’ at a premium rate.
Kensington Olympia
Summer Camp 2024 Dates & Themes
Week 1 – Monday 8th July – Friday 12th July – 洛阳 Luo Yang @ Kensington Wade
Week 2 – Monday 15th July – Friday 19th July – 苏州 Su Zhou @Kensington Wade
Week 3 – Monday 22nd July – Friday 26th July – 杭州 Hang Zhou @Kensington Wade
Week 4 – Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August – 桂林 Gui Lin @St Mary’s
Week 5 – Monday 5th August – Friday 9th August – 云南 Yun Nan @St Mary’s
Week 6 – Monday 12th August – Friday 16th August – 内蒙Inner Mongolia @ St Mary’s
Week 7 – Monday 19 August – Friday 23 August – 新疆 Xin Jiang @St Mary’s
Week 8 – Tuesday 27 August – Friday 30 August – 深圳 Shen Zhen @Kensington Wade
Week 9 – Monday 2 September – Wednesday 4 September 香港 Hong Kong @Kensington Wade
Islington
Summer Camp 2024 Dates & Themes
Week 1 – Monday 22nd July – Friday 26th July – 杭州 Hang Zhou
Week 2 – Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August – 桂林 Gui Lin
Week 3 – Monday 5th August – Friday 9th August – 云南 Yun Nan
Week 4 – Monday 12th August – Friday 16th August – 内蒙Inner Mongolia
Week 5 – Monday 19 August – Friday 23 August – 新疆 Xin Jiang
Week 6 – Tuesday 27 August – Friday 30 August 2024 – 深圳 Shen Zhen
Kingston
Summer Camp 2024 Dates & Themes
Week 1 – Monday 22nd July – Friday 26th July – 杭州 Hang Zhou
Week 2 – Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August – 桂林 Gui Lin
Week 3 – Monday 5th August – Friday 9th August – 云南 Yun Nan
Week 4 – Monday 12th August – Friday 16th August – 内蒙Inner Mongolia
Week 5 – Monday 19 August – Friday 23 August – 新疆 Xin Jiang
Week 6 – Tuesday 27 August – Friday 30 August 2024 – 深圳 Shen Zhen
Clapham/Balham
Summer Camp 2024 Dates & Themes
Week 1 – Monday 22nd July – Friday 26th July – 杭州 Hang Zhou
Week 2 – Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August – 桂林 Gui Lin
Week 3 – Monday 5th August – Friday 9th August – 云南 Yun Nan
Week 4 – Monday 12th August – Friday 16th August – 内蒙Inner Mongolia
Week 5 – Monday 19 August – Friday 23 August – 新疆 Xin Jiang
Week 6 – Tuesday 27 August – Friday 30 August 2024 – 深圳 Shen Zhen
Greenwich
Summer Camp 2024 Dates & Themes
Week 1 – Monday 22nd July – Friday 26th July – 杭州 Hang Zhou
Week 2 – Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August – 桂林 Gui Lin
Week 3 – Monday 5th August – Friday 9th August – 云南 Yun Nan
Week 4 – Monday 12th August – Friday 16th August – 内蒙Inner Mongolia
Week 5 – Monday 19 August – Friday 23 August – 新疆 Xin Jiang
Week 6 – Tuesday 27 August – Friday 30 August 2024 – 深圳 Shen Zhen
Where：
Kensington Olympia:
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Masbro Road, London W14 0LT
Kensington Wade School, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 9ER
Islington:
William Tyndale School, Upper Street, London N1 2GG
Kingston:
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, The Fairfield, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2UP
Greenwich:
James Wolfe Primary School, Randall Place, Greenwich SE10 9LA
Clapham/Balham:
Alderbrook Primary School, Oldridge Road, London, SW12 8PP
Who:
3-11 years, beginner to native speaker, groups divided by age and level
Camp Schedule |
Time: 9:30-15:30 |Fee: £285-295/week, or £65/day for single full day booking, , £38/day for half day (9:30-12:30 or 12:30-3:30), early drop off & late pick up time varies at different venues, please check before booking.
Key Benefits
Who delivers the course?
All courses are led by a specialist experienced teacher and supported by a Teaching Assistant. The quality of our teachers is paramount to the success of our courses so we recruit the best teachers. Check our Teachers Profile Page.
What do previous campers say about the courses?
Our track record:
- 100% of survey respondents said they were interested in future courses and would recommend them to other parents.
- 100% of survey respondents felt their child’s Mandarin level is significantly increased.
- 93% of survey respondents scored the course full marks for their child’s enjoyment.
My son loves going to Link Chinese! He is currently doing the summer immersion program and he is so excited to go each day. The teachers are great & really help the children to learn in a fun and engaging way.
– Mother of Valentino, 6 years
Information & FAQ
Q: In-short what actually happens in the camps?
A: The main objective is to improve the children’s Mandarin level through structured lessons and fun, exciting themed activities. In the camp, IMMERSION is the key, the children are immersed in Mandarin, children with different levels benefit their part, and it’s proven to be extremely effective. Within a week, children demonstrate significant improvement on their listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Q: Does my child need to have a foundation in Mandarin?
A. Because the camp is conducted in Mandarin, it is best for children to have some knowledge of Mandarin. But don’t worry if your child is new to Mandarin! Our bilingual instructors will provide caring assistance to prevent children from being timid and frustrated, they will guide and encourage instead of direct translation, so that children of different Mandarin levels can fully participate in the camp.
Q: When do you run your Camps?
A: Every school Holidays – there are 6 Holiday Camp Seasons:
- February Half Term Holiday Camp
- April Easter Holiday Camp
- May-June Half Term Holiday Camp
- July-August Summer Holiday Camp
- October Half Term Camp
- December Christmas Camp
Q: Do I have to book a whole week or can I book single days?
A: The Camp is designed to be a week long programme – but yes you can book single days, which is £65/day for full day programme and £38/day for half day programme.
Q. Do you offer any discount?
Yes we offer Early Bird Discount, which is £10 off if you book one month before the camp starts, and we also offer Multi-Booking Discount, which reward parents who book multiple full-week places, siblings or together in a group with friends.
£10 off full-price (-£5/child) when you book 2 weeks/children
£20 off full-price (-£6.66/child) when you book 3 weeks/children
£30 off full-price (-£7.5/child) when you book 4 weeks/children
£40 off full-price (-£8/child) when you book 5 weeks/children
Q: What is the Child to Teacher Classroom Ratio?
A: We always operate on a 1- 8 Teacher to Child ratio.
Q: What is the class size?
Maximum 15.
Q: Do the children go outside at all?
A: Yes – we try to be outside as much as possible, with carefully designed language activities.
Q: What Safety Standards do you have in place?
A: Ensuring every Child’s safety and security is our top priority. All our staff have passed an enhanced police check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We risk-assess every activity, and fully train the instructors who deliver the sessions.
Q: Do you provide food or refreshments?
A: No, children need to bring their packed nut-free lunch, snack and water.
Q: Do you do a free trial sessions?
A: No. this is a common concern from parents but from our experience you have nothing to worry about. we always have an assistant who is there to look after the younger children and most children come back to our camps year after year.
Q: Do you accept International / Overseas Pupils?
A: Yes – we are happy to accept overseas pupils.
Q: Where are your Terms and Conditions?
A: Here
