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.
Summer Camp 2026
What if your child could start using Mandarin naturally this summer?
At LCA Summer Camp, children don’t just learn Mandarin — they use it through real experiences.
Cook Chinese food
Play traditional games
Explore Chinese street culture
Sing and perform in Mandarin
Try calligraphy and ink painting
Learn kungfu movements
Create exciting cultural projects
In just one week, children can:
Learn 50–80 Mandarin words Recognise and write Chinese characters Build confidence speaking Mandarin Experience Chinese culture through hands-on activities
Summer Camp Themes
Week 1 | Mandarin in Action Week
Shopping, communication, role-play, calligraphy & ink painting.
Week 2 | Food Experience Week
Cooking, food markets, ordering games & food role-play.
Week 3 | Traditional Games Week
Kungfu, Mahjong, shadow puppetry, skipping rope, shuttlecock & movement games.
Week 4 | Chinese Street Fun Week
Mini Chinese street world, treasure hunts, market missions & exploration games.
Week 5 | Chinese Pop Culture Week
Chinese pop songs, rhythm games, performance & creative expression.
Week 6 | Creative Culture Week
Peking Opera, Sichuan Opera, calligraphy, painting, crafts & cultural showcase.
Extra Week | Fun STEM Week @ Kensington Wade
Hands-on STEM experiments, creative building challenges and science exploration in Mandarin.
We don’t just teach Mandarin.
We help children live it, laugh it, use it!
Book your place now!
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.