Holiday Immersion Mandarin Camp
假期沉浸式中文营
Looking for a fun and effective way for your child to improve their Mandarin?
Our programme is designed to accelerate Mandarin learning in a safe and engaging environment. In addition to structured Mandarin classes, campers will be fully immersed in the language through exciting indoor and outdoor activities such as Art, Science, and Sports—all led by inspiring and experienced teachers.
2026 - 2027 Holiday Camps
LCA has pioneered the UK’s first comprehensive, year-round Chinese civilisation education programme.
We have thoughtfully broken down 5,000 years of Chinese civilisation into a year-round, progressive programme of themed learning experiences, designed to build knowledge step by step across the year.
LCA 打造英国独家【全年闭环中华文明成长体系】
我们将中华五千年文明，拆解为贯穿全年、循序渐进、双线并行的主题研学课程。
October Half Term 2026 – Mon 26 Oct to Fri 30 Oct
Chinese Stories & Legends｜中华传说奇趣探险营
Discover some of China’s most fascinating stories and legendary characters through storytelling, games, drama and creative activities.
从盘古、女娲到孙悟空、哪吒，从龙的传说到十二生肖，孩子将在一个个精彩有趣的故事中认识中国文化，边玩边探索，激发想象力与好奇心。
Christmas Holiday 2026 – Mon 21 Dec to Wed 23 Dec & Tue 29 Dec to Wed 30 Dec
Chinese Festivals & Folklore｜岁时民俗文化营
Explore Chinese zodiac traditions, New Year customs, festive stories and traditional celebrations.
系统学习中国农历体系、二十四节气、春夏秋冬传统节日、吉祥民俗。
让海外孩子建立属于自己的文化身份与年味记忆。
February Half Term 2027 – Mon 15 Feb to Fri 19 Feb
Chinese Ink Art & Aesthetics｜国风书画美育营
Explore ink painting, calligraphy, seals and traditional Chinese art through hands-on creative activities.
沉浸式体验文房四宝、水墨山水、花鸟国画、汉字书法与印章艺术。
沉淀孩子心性，建立中式高级审美与艺术感知力
Easter Holiday 2027 · Week 1 – Tue 30 Mar to Fri 02 Apr
Chinese Food & Living Culture｜中华美食人文营
Explore Chinese food, regional flavours, seasonal traditions and tea culture — while learning useful Chinese vocabulary along the way.
从五谷农耕、南北饮食、茶文化、传统点心，读懂中国人的生活哲学。
从日常烟火理解文明，让中文学习落地生活、趣味十足。
Easter Holiday 2027 · Week 2 – Mon 5 Apr to Fri 09 Apr
Ancient Chinese Innovation & STEM｜古法科创智慧营
Discover ancient Chinese inventions, architecture and science through experiments, building activities and problem-solving challenges.
深度探索四大发明、榫卯建筑、古天文、古仪器。
打破「中文只是文科」的误区，培养孩子理科思维、动手探究能力。
June Half Term 2027 – Tue 1 Jun to Fri 04 Jun
China & The World｜环球文化视野营
Explore Chinese culture alongside traditions, art and everyday life from around the world. Rooted in Chinese culture, curious about the world.
跳出中国文化，探索世界多国文明、艺术、民俗。
以中文为根基，以世界为视野，培养国际化双语小公民。
Summer Holiday 2027 – Mon 12 Jul – Fri 27 Aug
Travel through Millennia｜中华千年朝代穿越史诗营
Our Flagship Summer Programme｜年度旗舰
One Week. One Dynasty. One Incredible Journey.
Travel through the great chapters of Chinese history, with a different dynasty explored each week — from Qin and Han, through the Three Kingdoms, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing. Through stories, historical figures, inventions, culture and hands-on activities, children gradually piece together the bigger story of Chinese civilisation.
每周深入一个朝代，从秦汉、三国，到唐、宋、元、明、清，跟随重要人物、历史故事、发明与文化，一周一个主题，循序渐进地穿越中华千年文明。
Who：
3-12 years, beginner to native speaker, groups divided by age and level
Where：
Kensington Olympia:
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Masbro Road, London W14 0LT
Hammersmith:
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 KT1 2UP
Greenwich:
James Wolfe Primary School, Randall Place, Greenwich SE10 9LA
Clapham/Balham:
Alderbrook Primary School, Oldridge Road, London, SW12 8PP
Time:
9:30-15:30, earliest drop off 8:30am,latest pick up 5:30pm
Fee:
£295/week, early bird price £285/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 £10/hr extra.
Camp Schedule:
LCA Immersion Camp – In Brief!
- Childcare Vouchers & Tax-Free Childcare accepted, book online as normal and follow instructions
- 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.
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.
Information & FAQ
In-short what actually happens in the camps?
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.
Does my child need to have a foundation in Mandarin?
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.
When do you run your Camps?
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
Do I have to book a whole week or can I book single days?
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.
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
What is the Child to Teacher Classroom Ratio?
We always operate on a 1- 8 Teacher to Child ratio.
What is the class size?
Maximum 15.
Do the children go outside?
Yes – we try to be outside as much as possible, with carefully designed language activities.
What Safety Standards do you have in place?
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.
Do you provide food or refreshments?
No, children need to bring their packed nut-free lunch, snack and water.
Do you do a free trial sessions?
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.
Do you accept International / Overseas Pupils?
Yes – we are happy to accept overseas pupils.