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.
Campus:
Lawton School, Starr King Elementary, Clarendon School, Hillcrest at Oakland
Mckinley Elementary, Rooftop School, BHDS, and Sunset Site
Campus:
Lawton School, Starr King Elementary, Clarendon School, Hillcrest at Oakland
Mckinley Elementary, Rooftop School, BHDS, and Sunset Site
2021-2022 In-Person Before School & After school
Mandarin Programs
Because of COVID-19, in this semester, we are focusing on safety first. We will limit the in-person Mandarin program size.We 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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In-Person Summer Camp- Small Group
This year for our 2021 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 8-week summer program will be broken into 4 two-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 for the in-person Mandarin program per camp.
General Information for Summer Camp 2021
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
$580/session Each Session is 2 weeks
$100/session Before care (7:30–8:30 am)
$240/session $150/week After Camp Care (2:30–6:00 pm) $10/hour for certain days/hours after camp care
$310/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: No refunds after May 1
We do not offer a refund/credit for unattended classes.
No camp around July 4th Holiday.
Lunch: Bring your own healthy lunch.
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$50 registration discount for early birds. Additional $15-$30 discount for a second week/session for those who register for one or more sessions (must be paid by April 20 to receive discount). Sibling discount of $20/session/family.
Registration and Payment
Reserve your spot now! Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. All fees including registration, books & material must be submitted by the time of enrollment to reserve your child's spot and April 20 to get Early Bird Discount.
To Register:
1. Fill out the registration form.
2. Available Payment Methods: Check, Venmo or PayPal
· Check – Please mail your check to: MJCLC at 2578 42nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116. Please include your child’s name and school on the check.
· Venmo – Please pay account chineseteacher_julia@yahoo.com. Please include your child’s name and school in Notes box and Select “Send to a Friend” or otherwise, we will have to pass on the fee to you.
· PayPal – Please pay account chineseteacher_julia@yahoo.com. Please include your child’s name and school in Notes box and Select “Send to a Friend” or otherwise, we will have to pass on the fee to you
$50 registration discount for early birds. Additional $15-$30 discount for a second week/session for those who register for one or more sessions (must be paid by April 20 to receive discount). Sibling discount of $20/session/family.
Registration and Payment
Reserve your spot now! Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. All fees including registration, books & material must be submitted by the time of enrollment to reserve your child's spot and April 20 to get Early Bird Discount.
To Register:
1. Fill out the registration form.
2. Available Payment Methods: Check, Venmo or PayPal
· Check – Please mail your check to: MJCLC at 2578 42nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116. Please include your child’s name and school on the check.
· Venmo – Please pay account chineseteacher_julia@yahoo.com. Please include your child’s name and school in Notes box and Select “Send to a Friend” or otherwise, we will have to pass on the fee to you.
· PayPal – Please pay account chineseteacher_julia@yahoo.com. Please include your child’s name and school in Notes box and Select “Send to a Friend” or otherwise, we will have to pass on the fee to you
Session One: Urban Camping (June 7-18) 让我们一起去野营 Camp Fee $580, Field Trip $15
Our young campers will have the opportunity to explore city camping and study survival skills in the great outdoors of San Francisco. We’ll pitch tents, snuggle in sleeping bags, tell campfire stories, tackle fishing games, build campfires, make s’mores, cook BBQs, make treasure maps, read maps, hunt for treasure, and explore other fun hands-on activities while learning fundamental scouting skills and Mandarin Chinese vocabulary on our camping adventures!
Field Trip to Grove Stern. Fee: $15.
Our young campers will have the opportunity to explore city camping and study survival skills in the great outdoors of San Francisco. We’ll pitch tents, snuggle in sleeping bags, tell campfire stories, tackle fishing games, build campfires, make s’mores, cook BBQs, make treasure maps, read maps, hunt for treasure, and explore other fun hands-on activities while learning fundamental scouting skills and Mandarin Chinese vocabulary on our camping adventures!
Field Trip to Grove Stern. Fee: $15.
Session Two: Picture It! The World Through My Lens (June 21-July 2) 镜头中的世界
Camp Fee $580, Field Trip $25
*This session is is not available for entering for K-entering 2nd graders
Our young photographers will explore their creative sides by looking at the world through the lens of a camera. We’ll have the opportunity to explore different areas of San Francisco and take our own photographs to tell our stories through the art of photography. We’ll learn photography terminology in Mandarin vocabulary and share our newfound experiences and vocabulary with our class and let our imaginations soar as we create our own stories through our photographs! This session is created for incoming 3rd Grade to 7th Grade students. Equipment is not included. Students must supply their own cameras. The teachers will instruct the young photographers on how to use their camera.
Please view the instructor's photo gallery: https://www.instagram.com/julia.rao/
Field Trip to San Francisco Landmarks. Fee: $25.
Camp Fee $580, Field Trip $25
*This session is is not available for entering for K-entering 2nd graders
Our young photographers will explore their creative sides by looking at the world through the lens of a camera. We’ll have the opportunity to explore different areas of San Francisco and take our own photographs to tell our stories through the art of photography. We’ll learn photography terminology in Mandarin vocabulary and share our newfound experiences and vocabulary with our class and let our imaginations soar as we create our own stories through our photographs! This session is created for incoming 3rd Grade to 7th Grade students. Equipment is not included. Students must supply their own cameras. The teachers will instruct the young photographers on how to use their camera.
Please view the instructor's photo gallery: https://www.instagram.com/julia.rao/
Field Trip to San Francisco Landmarks. Fee: $25.
Session Two: Passport Through China (June 21-July 2) Camp Fee $580, Field Trip $20
In this session, Ku Fu Panda is joining our camp; campers will have their passport ready to explore China with Ku Fu Panda. There will be a holistic approach to teaching the language, culture and holidays. We will celebrate the main Chinese traditional festivals. During this session, activities include paper-cutting, calligraphy, brush painting, and a tea ceremony. We’ll also cook traditional holiday food (dumplings, spring rolls and other treats), experience various cultural activities, and watch and discuss the points of interest of China's long history and sites of natural beauty.
Field Trip Fee: $20.
In this session, Ku Fu Panda is joining our camp; campers will have their passport ready to explore China with Ku Fu Panda. There will be a holistic approach to teaching the language, culture and holidays. We will celebrate the main Chinese traditional festivals. During this session, activities include paper-cutting, calligraphy, brush painting, and a tea ceremony. We’ll also cook traditional holiday food (dumplings, spring rolls and other treats), experience various cultural activities, and watch and discuss the points of interest of China's long history and sites of natural beauty.
Field Trip Fee: $20.
Session Three: Junior Master Gardener（ July 6-16) 我是小小园艺家 Camp Fee $580, Field Trip $15
No Class on July 5th
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.
No Class on July 5th
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.
Session Four: Little Scientist in Training (July 19-30)做一个小小实验家 Fee $580, Trip $15
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.
Field trip Fee: $15/student.
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.
Field trip Fee: $15/student.
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? |