About Us 关于我们
Mei Jia Chinese Learning Center is a multi-faceted Mandarin language and Chinese cultural learning center. We offer Morning program for preschoolers, after school program for elementary students, summer camp, and weekend program for all students at different ages and levels. We maintain a very low teacher-to-student ratio so that each student will have individualized instruction. Many students in our program have passed the AP Chinese Exam, continued Mandarin as a language subject in college, and won many awards in Chinese calligraphy and poetry contests, such as the Chinese Bridge Cup Recital and Calligraphy Contests, and CLTAC (Chinese Language Teachers Association of California) Mandarin Speech Contests, etc. Please check out our activity photos here.
In-Person Before School & After school
Mandarin Programs
Due to COVID-19, this semester, we are focusing on safety first. We will limit in-person Mandarin program size and designed more outdoor activities for our programs compared to past years. The safety and health of our students is our priority.
Usually, on the last day of semester, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase our children's newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
Registration will be first come, first serve. Please sign up your child as soon as possible before it is full, due to small group Mandarin program this year.
Usually, on the last day of semester, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase our children's newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
Registration will be first come, first serve. Please sign up your child as soon as possible before it is full, due to small group Mandarin program this year.
After School Mandarin Program at St. Gabriel
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After School Mandarin Program at McKinley
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In Person Weekend Mandarin Programs
Students from 5-to-18 years of age as well as adults are offered a two-hour period of Mandarin education per weekend day, Based on their individualized needs. We have 3 different level classes for the students at different age and Mandarin Levels(Beginning to Advance Level). The curriculum uses a topic-based approach, combining individual and group projects to give the students the opportunity to better understand Chinese language and culture.
Click here for registration: Weekend Program
Students from 5-to-18 years of age as well as adults are offered a two-hour period of Mandarin education per weekend day, Based on their individualized needs. We have 3 different level classes for the students at different age and Mandarin Levels(Beginning to Advance Level). The curriculum uses a topic-based approach, combining individual and group projects to give the students the opportunity to better understand Chinese language and culture.
Click here for registration: Weekend Program
Online Mandarin programs
Mei Jia will continue to provide the online Mandarin Classes.
Group online language classes 小组教学
Our group online language classes are more structured and designed for students that want to learn in a social environment. With group online Mandarin classes, you will follow set schedule of courses. There will be weekday programs and weekend programs.
Click here for registration: Weekday Program 日常班 and Weekend Program周末班
Private and Semi-Private online language classes 一对一教学
Our private online Mandarin classes are customizable and designed for the students. These classes are more flexible. You will schedule your own classes based on your schedule at anytime, anywhere.
Click here for registration: Private online courses
Enrichment programs 兴趣班
We are opening dance, drawing, and Kungfu classes to provide the students more opportunities to practice Mandarin in a fun and natural way. Click here for registration: Enrichment Program
Group online language classes 小组教学
Our group online language classes are more structured and designed for students that want to learn in a social environment. With group online Mandarin classes, you will follow set schedule of courses. There will be weekday programs and weekend programs.
Click here for registration: Weekday Program 日常班 and Weekend Program周末班
Private and Semi-Private online language classes 一对一教学
Our private online Mandarin classes are customizable and designed for the students. These classes are more flexible. You will schedule your own classes based on your schedule at anytime, anywhere.
Click here for registration: Private online courses
Enrichment programs 兴趣班
We are opening dance, drawing, and Kungfu classes to provide the students more opportunities to practice Mandarin in a fun and natural way. Click here for registration: Enrichment Program
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2022 In-Person Summer Camp- Small Group
This year for our 2022 summer camp, we are focusing on safety first. We designed more outdoor activities for our programs compared to past summers. We are optimistic about summer activities outdoors while at the same time prepared to continue operating as a closed campus as we have during the past months. The safety and health of our students is our priority.
This summer at MeiJia, our 9-week summer program will be broken into 4 two-week and one one-week sessions. Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
*Note: Because of COVID-19, we will only be able to accept 15 students/class level for the in-person Mandarin program per camp.
General Information for Summer Camp 2022
Age: Entering kindergarten - 6th grade
Camp Time: 8:30am-2:30pm
Awesome Extended Camp is our optional morning extended camp from 7:30am - 8:30am. The After Camp option goes until 6:00pm.
Camp Location:
MeiJia Chinese Learning center: 2578 42nd AVE, San Francisco, CA 94116
Camp Tuition:
$50 Non-refundable registration fee
$595/session Each Session is 2 weeks
$100/session Before care (7:30–8:30 am)
$250/session $150/week After Camp Care (2:30–6:00 pm) $15/hour for drop-in after camp care
$325/week There is an opportunity to participate in the camp for only one week instead of two weeks.
There will be an additional charge for field trips
Refunds: Full refund before Mar.1 , 70% refund before Mar. 15. 50% refund before April. 1, 25% before April 30, refunds after April 1.
We do not offer a refund/credit for unattended classes.
No camp during the week of July 4-8.
Lunch: Bring your own healthy lunch.
This summer at MeiJia, our 9-week summer program will be broken into 4 two-week and one one-week sessions. Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
*Note: Because of COVID-19, we will only be able to accept 15 students/class level for the in-person Mandarin program per camp.
General Information for Summer Camp 2022
Age: Entering kindergarten - 6th grade
Camp Time: 8:30am-2:30pm
Awesome Extended Camp is our optional morning extended camp from 7:30am - 8:30am. The After Camp option goes until 6:00pm.
Camp Location:
MeiJia Chinese Learning center: 2578 42nd AVE, San Francisco, CA 94116
Camp Tuition:
$50 Non-refundable registration fee
$595/session Each Session is 2 weeks
$100/session Before care (7:30–8:30 am)
$250/session $150/week After Camp Care (2:30–6:00 pm) $15/hour for drop-in after camp care
$325/week There is an opportunity to participate in the camp for only one week instead of two weeks.
There will be an additional charge for field trips
Refunds: Full refund before Mar.1 , 70% refund before Mar. 15. 50% refund before April. 1, 25% before April 30, refunds after April 1.
We do not offer a refund/credit for unattended classes.
No camp during the week of July 4-8.
Lunch: Bring your own healthy lunch.
Sign up and save!
1. $50 registration discount for early birds.
2.Additional $15-$30 discount for a second week/session for those who register for one or more sessions (must be paid by March 1 to receive discount).
3.Sibling discount: $20/family.
Registration and Payment
Reserve your spot now! Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. All fees must be submitted by the time of enrollment to reserve your child's spot.
Available Payment Methods: Zelle, or Venmo
· Zelle– Please pay account chineseteacher_julia@yahoo.com. Please include your child’s name and session in Notes box
· Venmo– Please pay account chineseteacher_julia@yahoo.com. Please include your child’s name and session in Notes box and Select “Send to a Friend” or otherwise, we will have to pass on the fee to you
1. $50 registration discount for early birds.
2.Additional $15-$30 discount for a second week/session for those who register for one or more sessions (must be paid by March 1 to receive discount).
3.Sibling discount: $20/family.
Registration and Payment
Reserve your spot now! Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. All fees must be submitted by the time of enrollment to reserve your child's spot.
Available Payment Methods: Zelle, or Venmo
· Zelle– Please pay account chineseteacher_julia@yahoo.com. Please include your child’s name and session in Notes box
· Venmo– Please pay account chineseteacher_julia@yahoo.com. Please include your child’s name and session in Notes box and Select “Send to a Friend” or otherwise, we will have to pass on the fee to you
Part of Videos of 2021 Summer camp
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2022 Mandarin Summer Camp
Session One: Junior Master Gardener（June 6-17) 我是小小园艺家 Camp Fee $595, Field Trip $15
Take the classroom outdoors! Our little gardeners will plant different plants, cacti, and succulents and learn about what it takes for plants to grow. Through this hands-on approach, the campers can see nature in a new perspective as they connect with the
environment and appreciate the wonders of what Mother Earth has provided. They will learn new skills, build their confidence, have fun, learn to take care of plants and build respect for their environment. If your child likes exploring and gardening, this is a great camp for them. They will even come home with 2 arrangements of flowers and succulents!
Field trip to a few gardens Fee: $15/student.
Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
Session One: Junior Master Gardener（June 6-17) 我是小小园艺家 Camp Fee $595, Field Trip $15
Take the classroom outdoors! Our little gardeners will plant different plants, cacti, and succulents and learn about what it takes for plants to grow. Through this hands-on approach, the campers can see nature in a new perspective as they connect with the
environment and appreciate the wonders of what Mother Earth has provided. They will learn new skills, build their confidence, have fun, learn to take care of plants and build respect for their environment. If your child likes exploring and gardening, this is a great camp for them. They will even come home with 2 arrangements of flowers and succulents!
Field trip to a few gardens Fee: $15/student.
Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
Session Two: Little Scientist in Training (June 20- July 1) 做一个小小实验家 Fee $595, Trip $25
Children are so naturally curious that any topic can lead us into a full unit of study and amazing discoveries! We want to bring 10 hands-on science activities to cultivate our campers’ observational abilities and encourage them to ask questions. In this session, we will help our campers learn Mandarin that they can use to describe science processes to learn more about the world around them. We will provide our campers with a science curriculum and learning experience that will further their curiosity, observation, and ability to think independently in the future.
**The science experiments are different each summer.
Field trip fee: $25/student.
Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
Children are so naturally curious that any topic can lead us into a full unit of study and amazing discoveries! We want to bring 10 hands-on science activities to cultivate our campers’ observational abilities and encourage them to ask questions. In this session, we will help our campers learn Mandarin that they can use to describe science processes to learn more about the world around them. We will provide our campers with a science curriculum and learning experience that will further their curiosity, observation, and ability to think independently in the future.
**The science experiments are different each summer.
Field trip fee: $25/student.
Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
Session Three: The Sea World (July 11-22) 有趣的海洋世界 Camp Fee $595, Field Trip $25
Investigate the undersea mystery world of some interesting and wonderful marine animals. We will lead students to understand our environment and how it interacts with the marine life. We discuss about various important environmental issues. Campers will spend 10 days immersed in marine habitats with a variety of hands-on activities that introduce them to some marine organisms and involve them in learning to care for our coasts and ocean. There will be a sand party at the beach and lots of exploring and fun!
Field trip fee: $25/student.
Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
Investigate the undersea mystery world of some interesting and wonderful marine animals. We will lead students to understand our environment and how it interacts with the marine life. We discuss about various important environmental issues. Campers will spend 10 days immersed in marine habitats with a variety of hands-on activities that introduce them to some marine organisms and involve them in learning to care for our coasts and ocean. There will be a sand party at the beach and lots of exploring and fun!
Field trip fee: $25/student.
Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
Session Four: Let’s Be Veterinarians (July 25-August 5) 我们是爱心小兽医 Fee $595, Field Trip $18
Our campers will enjoy 10 days of fun activities and projects focused on the care and safe handling of companion animals. Our veterinarians on deck will learn how to train and care for animals and be responsible pet guardians. Stories, crafts, and animal interactions will highlight the experience. Turtles, dogs, and fish are the featured pets. This camp is for kids who are interested in learning more about animals and animal welfare. What a rewarding way to spend the summer learning about these amazing animals as well as making new friends and playing games!
Field trip fee: $18/student.
Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
Our campers will enjoy 10 days of fun activities and projects focused on the care and safe handling of companion animals. Our veterinarians on deck will learn how to train and care for animals and be responsible pet guardians. Stories, crafts, and animal interactions will highlight the experience. Turtles, dogs, and fish are the featured pets. This camp is for kids who are interested in learning more about animals and animal welfare. What a rewarding way to spend the summer learning about these amazing animals as well as making new friends and playing games!
Field trip fee: $18/student.
Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned.
Session Five: Iron Chef Jr. China (August 8-12) 快乐的小厨师 Camp Fee $355, Field Trip $10
Each year, this session offers campers a chance to learn how to cook different Asian dishes in this exciting, interactive hands-on cooking class. Students will craft delectable delicacies inspired by cultures and cuisines around the world. We will focus on vocabulary related to different healthy foods, ingredients, methods of cooking, and learning to write recipes in detail. In addition to cooking healthy, we will also discuss how eating healthy and exercising affect our bodies. We have it all covered in this session!
Campers will take home culinary creations. Each day they will create a tempting new recipe for you to enjoy! In the past years, the class usually visited a dim sum restaurant to taste the wide variety of traditional Chinese food while practicing their Mandarin language skills. Because of Covid-19, we will order food for the class, and create “a restaurant “in class to have them practice ordering and serving food.
*Food materials included.
Field trip fee: $10/student
Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned
Each year, this session offers campers a chance to learn how to cook different Asian dishes in this exciting, interactive hands-on cooking class. Students will craft delectable delicacies inspired by cultures and cuisines around the world. We will focus on vocabulary related to different healthy foods, ingredients, methods of cooking, and learning to write recipes in detail. In addition to cooking healthy, we will also discuss how eating healthy and exercising affect our bodies. We have it all covered in this session!
Campers will take home culinary creations. Each day they will create a tempting new recipe for you to enjoy! In the past years, the class usually visited a dim sum restaurant to taste the wide variety of traditional Chinese food while practicing their Mandarin language skills. Because of Covid-19, we will order food for the class, and create “a restaurant “in class to have them practice ordering and serving food.
*Food materials included.
Field trip fee: $10/student
Usually, on the last day of camp, a performance and party is held for families and friends to showcase the campers’ newly acquired language skills. This year due to social distancing measures, we will send the families a short video instead about the program activities and the language the students have learned
Videos for past years summer camps.
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Happy Spring Festival!春节快乐！
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Chinese New Year(中国新年zhōng guó xīn nián) is coming! We have to decorate our house to celebrate the Spring Festival(春节chūn jié). Now let me tell you how to write Chinese 福（fú)!
1. Prepare all the writing materials like red paper,writing brush,Chinese ink. 2. Follow the post to draw the character,be more patient 3. Paste the 福 upside down on your door. 4. Make a wish. Then all the good fortunes will come to your home! 福 good fortune, happiness 福到了！！！From Touch Chinese |
对联 duì liá
a pair of scrolls containing a poetic couplet The Chinese people love to stick couplets on the Spring Festival,which are also written on red paper(红纸hóng zhǐ). We have red antithetical couplets on our doors, we set off firecracker and celebrate the new year. Did you see it before? Do you understand the meaning? Would you paste one? |