For families curious about Chinese (Mandarin) but unsure where to begin, this camp helps children and pre-teens begin speaking from day one. Designed for true beginners, with flexible age- and level-based grouping so campers feel comfortable and engaged. 

Mornings build conversational skills, while afternoons bring movement through dragon and lion dance rehearsal. Stories, crafts, music, and games are woven throughout the day, with fun chopsticks practice at lunch and Chinese used naturally for daily routines. 

Through this immersion-style, play-based experience, campers develop cognitive flexibility, musical sensitivity to tone, near-native pronunciation, and cultural intelligence. 

T-shirt included while supplies last. Half day or combine both sessions for a full day. Wrap-around care and MCA credit offered.

Time June 22–26 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · 12:00 PM–3:00 PM

(Enroll in both sessions for a full-day option.)

Location North Liberty Rec Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)

Register (319) 626-5716 or northliberty.recdesk.com/Community/Program

Registration opens in March. 

MCA credit available ($10 per additional child or $20 per child for full-day enrollment, not combinable) for future group Chinese classes. Credits are non-transferable and have no cash value. 

We plan to participate in the North Liberty summer lunch and fun program for full-day and half-day sessions. If the program is adjusted or canceled, families will be notified in advance and may send a lunch. 

Financial assistance available upon request (half tuition for free/reduced lunch families)