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Small group. Big adventure. Shared together.
Our camps run during Australian school holidays and are designed for children aged 6–12 and their parents to explore China — together.
Each two-week program includes:
- Ten school days in a real class, alongside local students (~8:00am–3:50pm, fresh lunch provided)
- Mandarin all day — morning meeting, classroom routines, pinyin and characters, plus maths, STEM, music, art and sport taught in Mandarin
- Hands-on cultural workshops (dumpling-making, calligraphy)
- Weekend visits to iconic sites (Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, hutong walking tour)
- Local meals (from fresh school lunches to a group Peking duck dinner)
- Relaxed bonding time — no stress, no rush, just presence
2027 Destinations
- Beijing — The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and local hutongs
- Chengdu — Panda sanctuary, Sichuan cuisine, and interactive workshops
- Xi’an — Terracotta Warriors, ancient city walls, and bike rides
- Shanghai — The Bund, French Concession, and modern China in action
Every destination offers the same thoughtful, safe, and inspiring family experience — with new adventures at every turn.
Ready to Join Mandarin Mates
Our 2027 camp is limited to ~10 families.
Register your interest and we’ll send you the full details – or book a call and we’ll talk it through.
What’s Included
Ten school days at an International Bilingual School
Fresh school lunch daily (with local specialties like Peking Duck and family-style banquets)
Daily group transport between your accommodation and school
Entry and fees for all weekend activities
Cultural workshops and materials (dumpling-making, calligraphy)
Full Mandarin immersion — lessons, routines and playtime
A bilingual Mandarin Mates team on the ground throughout
Pre-departure support — school placement, visa checklist, accommodation guidance
