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 St. Monica
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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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2023 Mandarin Summer Camp 普通话中文夏令营
We learn about the world through languages, and children gain another key to the world by learning Chinese.
This summer at Mei Jia, our 10-week Mandarin program will be broken into 5 two-week sessions. Every session in Mei Jia is a new adventure full of innovation, friendship, and fun.
Mei Jia Mandarin Language Summer Camp provides a great opportunity for children to experience Chinese culture, develop language skills and learn the values of teamwork and friendships while participating in hands-on activities. Children are immersed in a full and authentic Chinese experience.
We will send the families a video about each theme’s activities and projects, and the language skills the campers have learned.
This summer at Mei Jia, our 10-week Mandarin program will be broken into 5 two-week sessions. Every session in Mei Jia is a new adventure full of innovation, friendship, and fun.
Mei Jia Mandarin Language Summer Camp provides a great opportunity for children to experience Chinese culture, develop language skills and learn the values of teamwork and friendships while participating in hands-on activities. Children are immersed in a full and authentic Chinese experience.
- Beginner: Develop a good foundation by learning key vocabulary and phrases to drive interest and build confidence.
- Intermediate: Expand speaking and listening skills through real conversations and practice reading longer articles.
- Advanced: Confidently communicate, read and write about daily life and other academic studies.
We will send the families a video about each theme’s activities and projects, and the language skills the campers have learned.
General Information:
Age: Entering kindergarten - 6th grade
Camp Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Extended Camp Care: optional morning extended camp from 7:30am - 8:30am, and the After Camp option goes until 6:00pm.
Camp Location:
Mei Jia Chinese Learning Center: 2578 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
Camp Tuition:
$50 Non-refundable registration fee $10 for current Mei Jia families
$685/session Each Session is 2 weeks
$100/session Before Camp Care (7:30–8:30 am)
$290/session $160/week After Camp Care (2:30–6:00 pm) $16/hour for drop-in after camp care
$365/week There is an opportunity to participate in the camp for only one week instead of two weeks.
Lunch: Bring your own healthy lunch.
Refund Policy:
*No camp on Holidays
*There will be an additional charge for field trips
Age: Entering kindergarten - 6th grade
Camp Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Extended Camp Care: optional morning extended camp from 7:30am - 8:30am, and the After Camp option goes until 6:00pm.
Camp Location:
Mei Jia Chinese Learning Center: 2578 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
Camp Tuition:
$50 Non-refundable registration fee $10 for current Mei Jia families
$685/session Each Session is 2 weeks
$100/session Before Camp Care (7:30–8:30 am)
$290/session $160/week After Camp Care (2:30–6:00 pm) $16/hour for drop-in after camp care
$365/week There is an opportunity to participate in the camp for only one week instead of two weeks.
Lunch: Bring your own healthy lunch.
Refund Policy:
- Full refund before Mar. 1
- 70% refund before Mar. 15
- 50% refund before April 1
- No refunds after April 1
*No camp on Holidays
*There will be an additional charge for field trips
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1. $50 registration discount for early birds.
2. Additional $15-$30 discount on a second week/session for those who register for one or more sessions (must be paid by March 1 to receive a discount).
3. Sibling discount: $20/family.
Registration and Payment
Reserve your spot now! Registration is on a first come, first served basis. All fees must be submitted by the time of enrollment to reserve your child's spot.
The online registration form on our website will still allow registration if any session is full, but your child's name will be put on the waiting list. If any campers choose to leave this session, we will follow the waitlist order.
Available Payment Methods（付款方式）: Check, Zelle, or Venmo/PayPal
1. $50 registration discount for early birds.
2. Additional $15-$30 discount on a second week/session for those who register for one or more sessions (must be paid by March 1 to receive a discount).
3. Sibling discount: $20/family.
Registration and Payment
Reserve your spot now! Registration is on a first come, first served basis. All fees must be submitted by the time of enrollment to reserve your child's spot.
The online registration form on our website will still allow registration if any session is full, but your child's name will be put on the waiting list. If any campers choose to leave this session, we will follow the waitlist order.
Available Payment Methods（付款方式）: Check, Zelle, or Venmo/PayPal
- Zelle– Please pay account chineseteacher_julia@yahoo.com. Please include your child’s name and session in the Notes box.
- Venmo/Paypal– Please pay account chineseteacher_julia@yahoo.com. Please include your child’s name and session in the Notes box and Select “Send to a Friend” or otherwise, we will have to pass on the fee to you.
- Check– Please make a payable check to Mei Jia Chinese Learning Center at 2578 42nd Ave, SF CA 94116 with your child's name and the theme session your child will be attending.
Summer Schedule at Mei Jia Summer Camp
Below is a typical schedule for our campers during Summer Camps. Individual times may vary depending on activities.
Below is a typical schedule for our campers during Summer Camps. Individual times may vary depending on activities.
- 7:30-8:30 AM: Start the day a little early at pre-care, available from 7:30 AM to 8:30AM every day of camp.
- 8:30-9:00 AM: Check-in. Start camp & warm-up.
- 9:00-9:15 AM: Camp starts with a fun game to warm up physically and mentally. Preparing for the day ahead, this is a chance for kids to make new friends and break the ice.
- 9:15-10:15 AM: Camp-specific activity. Dive into Camp’s topics, arts, and projects of the day. Instructors and activities spark creativity, movement and critical thinking.
- 10:15-10:30 AM: Snack
- 10:30-12:00 PM: Camp-specific activity
- 12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch and outdoor activities. Outdoor time gives campers an opportunity to relax after lunch. This is a great way to get energized before the next fun-filled activity inside.
- 1:00-2:00PM:Camp-specific activity
- 2:00-2:30PM:Project sharing & Clean-up. Campers showcase their skills and projects by the end of the day. They talk about their activities and say goodbye to friends before heading home.
- 2:30-6:00PM :After Camp care with more activities.
Part of Videos Past Summer Camp
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2023 Mandarin Summer Camp普通话夏令营
For each session, we will be sending the families a short video about the program activities and projects, and the language the campers have learned.
Session one: Let’s Go Camping (我们一起去野营）June 5-16
Camp Fee $685, Field Trip $25
Our young campers will have the opportunity to study survival skills on a camping trip in the great outdoors of San Francisco! We’ll pitch tents, snuggle in sleeping bags, and tell campfire stories! Camp wouldn’t be complete without a campfire too, so we will learn about how to build one while paying close attention to fire safety. And of course, no camp experience is complete without s’mores! Additionally, our campers will cook BBQs, read maps, hunt for treasure, and explore other fun immersive activities. All the while, they will be using Mandarin Chinese vocabulary on our camping adventures!
Session one: Let’s Go Camping (我们一起去野营）June 5-16
Camp Fee $685, Field Trip $25
Our young campers will have the opportunity to study survival skills on a camping trip in the great outdoors of San Francisco! We’ll pitch tents, snuggle in sleeping bags, and tell campfire stories! Camp wouldn’t be complete without a campfire too, so we will learn about how to build one while paying close attention to fire safety. And of course, no camp experience is complete without s’mores! Additionally, our campers will cook BBQs, read maps, hunt for treasure, and explore other fun immersive activities. All the while, they will be using Mandarin Chinese vocabulary on our camping adventures!
Session Two: Little Green Thumbs(做个小小园艺家）June 19-30
Camp Fee $685, Field Trip $25
Take the classroom outdoors! Our little gardeners will learn how to plant cacti, succulents and more in the garden together. 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 provides. Students will learn new skills, build confidence, have fun, and gain an appreciation for taking care of plants. If your child likes exploring and gardening, this is a great camp for them, plus they will even come home with two arrangements of flowers and succulents!
Camp Fee $685, Field Trip $25
Take the classroom outdoors! Our little gardeners will learn how to plant cacti, succulents and more in the garden together. 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 provides. Students will learn new skills, build confidence, have fun, and gain an appreciation for taking care of plants. If your child likes exploring and gardening, this is a great camp for them, plus they will even come home with two arrangements of flowers and succulents!
Session Three: Marvelous Magic Show ( 神奇的魔术师）July 3-14
Camp Fee $685, Field Trip $28
Get ready to experience a marvelous magic show! Throughout the camp, students will participate in a full agenda of fun and interactive activities. They will learn magic tricks and the characteristics it takes to be a magician. Through live performance, students can imagine and create their own unique ways of presenting the tricks that they learn. They will become more comfortable with public performance, improve their communication skills, and boost their confidence. This camp will reinforce skills that go beyond magic and will be sure to bring fun back home to family and friends!
Camp Fee $685, Field Trip $28
Get ready to experience a marvelous magic show! Throughout the camp, students will participate in a full agenda of fun and interactive activities. They will learn magic tricks and the characteristics it takes to be a magician. Through live performance, students can imagine and create their own unique ways of presenting the tricks that they learn. They will become more comfortable with public performance, improve their communication skills, and boost their confidence. This camp will reinforce skills that go beyond magic and will be sure to bring fun back home to family and friends!
Session Four: Travel Through Space （遨游太空）July 17-28
Camp Fee $685, Field Trip $38
Suit up with us as we explore outer space! Our little pilots and astronauts will travel to the depths of the universe, exploring distant galaxies and planets through stories, costumes, and cosmic activities like spaceship-building. The kids will learn all about the solar system and life onboard the International Space Station while also tasting special astronaut snacks like freeze-dried ice cream–yum! Join us for fun with friends that will be out of this world!
Camp Fee $685, Field Trip $38
Suit up with us as we explore outer space! Our little pilots and astronauts will travel to the depths of the universe, exploring distant galaxies and planets through stories, costumes, and cosmic activities like spaceship-building. The kids will learn all about the solar system and life onboard the International Space Station while also tasting special astronaut snacks like freeze-dried ice cream–yum! Join us for fun with friends that will be out of this world!
Session Five: Chinese Festival Celebration （有趣的中国节日）July 31-August 11 Camp Fee $685, Field Trip $25
In this session, we will learn and celebrate the major festivals of China! Our campers will experience and learn about the history behind the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon Festival, Moon Festival, and more. Based on the holiday, students will participate in cultural activities, such as giving and receiving red envelopes, learning Chinese painting and Calligraphy, dressing up in traditional Chinese costumes, and martial arts.. We’ll also cook traditional holiday foods like zongzi, mooncake, and so on. During this camp, our campers will be immersed in various cultural activities and celebrate China’s traditions and history.
In this session, we will learn and celebrate the major festivals of China! Our campers will experience and learn about the history behind the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon Festival, Moon Festival, and more. Based on the holiday, students will participate in cultural activities, such as giving and receiving red envelopes, learning Chinese painting and Calligraphy, dressing up in traditional Chinese costumes, and martial arts.. We’ll also cook traditional holiday foods like zongzi, mooncake, and so on. During this camp, our campers will be immersed in various cultural activities and celebrate China’s traditions and history.
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? |
