Mandarin Chinese Summer Camp
Step into a summer unlike any other at Planet Han Chinese Summer Camp! Your child will dive into Mandarin through hands-on games, creative projects, and real-world adventures—making lifelong friends along the way. Our native-speaking instructors bring Chinese culture to life with cooking demos, calligraphy workshops, and a mock street market. Every activity sparks curiosity and confidence. Join us for a summer of laughter, discovery, and lasting memories—welcome to the Planet Han family!
“Our kids have been attending Planet Han’s after school program and summer program for three consecutive years. Some moments change your child’s life forever, and for our family, it is when we discovered Planet Han. Planet Han’s dedicated staff create an immersive and engaging environment that make learning Mandarin feel like an exciting adventure. The school’s approach is remarkable in that instead of being rooted in memorization, they use interactive storytelling, cultural activities and age-appropriate games that make learning feel like play. My kids not only learned how to speak, read, and write basic Mandarin, but gained understanding and appreciation for Chinese culture. For parents considering a Mandarin program for their children, we cannot recommend Planet Han highly enough. They don’t just teach a language, but open doors to understanding, empathy, and connection with our interconnected word.”
- Audrey W.
3 – 11 YEARS OLD
IMMERSION HALF DAY AND FULL-DAY CAMP (CLICK ON REGISTRATION PAGE FOR SUMMER 2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION DETAILS.)
Get ready for an adventure through time and space! With role play, 3D model making, hands-on activities, fun games, and arts and crafts, we'll transform Chinese History into an exciting journey you won't forget! You'll travel between ancient China and modern New York, and you'll learn so much along the way.
The best part? Join us for at least two weeks in a row, and you'll start to see some results in your child’s fluency! Don't miss out on the fun – sign up now for an unforgettable experience!
Full Day/Half Day on-site Camp: 6/23-8/8/2025:
Monday to Friday (with early drop off and late pick up options):
Half Day 9:00am-12noon
Full Day 9:00am-3:30pm
Early drop off and late pick up are available. Typical Daily Camp Routine include but not limited to: Outdoor time (park or neighborhood exploration, weather permitting), Morning snack (provided by us), Core Lesson (per above table), LEGO building workshop, Group Dance, Art and Craft, Acting class, Chinese calligraphy, Monday karate / Tuesday local shopping / Wednesday ping pong / Thursday neighborhood walk/ Friday movies.
Lunch (students bring their own nut-free lunch). Morning and Afternoon Snacks are on us.
“Planet Han has been an incredible experience for our family! My 7-year-old daughter has been learning Mandarin through their program, and we couldn’t be happier with her progress. The immersive approach keeps her engaged, with a small cohort that ensures she gets plenty of attention.
One of the things I appreciate most is how Planet Han makes learning Chinese feel natural and fun, with plenty of interesting topics during the year and in the summer. She comes home each time and speaks with her grandparents (who only speak Mandarin), encouraging her to keep going and deepen her knowledge.
It’s so important to us that she stays connected to her heritage, and Planet Han has provided the perfect environment for her to build confidence in speaking Mandarin. The teachers are warm, patient, and truly dedicated to helping each child succeed. I highly recommend Planet Han to any family looking to foster a love for the Chinese language in a fun and supportive setting!”
- Nathan Y.
"Hearing and speaking mandarin for 5 full days a week is a big step up compared to one or two short classes.
Planet Han's summer camp is the right balance of learning and fun. The extra time allows for a wider variety of activities such as outings to stores, Riverside Park, and the Natural History Museum.
Planet Han's camp is well run and has more teachers per student than other camps our daughter has attended. Our daughter enjoyed the camp and her fluency improved!"
- James Campbell
1 ,2 years old
ADULT AND ME CLASS
Get ready to give your child the gift of an unparalleled immersion into the fascinating world of Mandarin Chinese! This class is conducted entirely in Mandarin, and we've designed each lesson to be packed with stimulating activities and fun games that will teach your child useful everyday vocabulary and sentence patterns in a captivating way. Unlike some language classes that rely on songs, we've created a curriculum that takes into account the tonal nature of Mandarin Chinese and uses a variety of teaching methods to keep students engaged and excited to learn.
Our seven-week unit is designed with weekly summer themes to make learning even more fun and relevant to your child’s life. We've found that this duration is the perfect amount of time for students to retain the material and build a solid foundation of the language. That's why we highly recommend enrolling in the full seven-week program to get the most out of your learning experience.
Please note that an adult is required to stay inside the classroom to ensure a safe and productive learning environment. So come join us for an exciting journey into the world of Mandarin Chinese – you won't regret it!
“I’ve been sending my son, Nathan, to Planet Han’s Summer program for the past three years and plan on doing it until he’s too old to go. He enjoys it because he gets to be with his friends and be outside and play while I enjoy it because he’s safe and improving his Chinese. Can’t recommend the program highly enough!”
Logan L.
