About Us 关于我们
Mei Jia Chinese Learning Center is a multi-faceted Mandarin language and Chinese cultural learning center. We offer a morning program for preschoolers, an after-school program for elementary students, summer camp, and weekend program for all students at different ages and levels. We maintain a low teacher-to-student ratio so that each student receives individualized instruction. Many students from our program have advanced their language journeys by passing AP Chinese classes and continuing Mandarin studies through college courses. Other students have won awards in Chinese calligraphy and poetry contests, such as the Chinese Bridge Cup Recital and Calligraphy Contests, CLTAC (Chinese Language Teachers Association of California), and more. Please check out our activity photos here.
In-Person Before School & After school Mandarin Programs
The safety and health of our students is our top priority, particularly during cold and flu season as well as COVID-19. We will limit in-person Mandarin program size in addition to incorporating more outdoor activities for social distancing purposes. In place of our previously held performance parties to showcase the children’s newly acquired language skills, we will instead send the families a short video about the program activities and the Mandarin the students have learned. Registration will be first come, first served. Please sign up your child as soon as possible before it is full, and due to the smaller group Mandarin program this year.
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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 individual needs. We have three different level classes for the students at various ages and Mandarin competencies (Beginner to Advanced 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 individual needs. We have three different level classes for the students at various ages and Mandarin competencies (Beginner to Advanced 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 who want to learn in a social environment. With group online Mandarin classes, you will follow a 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 availability at any time, anywhere.
Click here for registration: Private online courses
Enrichment programs 兴趣班
We are opening dance, drawing, and Kung Fu 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 who want to learn in a social environment. With group online Mandarin classes, you will follow a 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 availability at any time, anywhere.
Click here for registration: Private online courses
Enrichment programs 兴趣班
We are opening dance, drawing, and Kung Fu 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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2024 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.
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
$720/session Each Session is 2 weeks
$100/session Before Camp Care (7:30–8:30 am)
$300/session $160/week After Camp Care (2:30–6:00 pm) $16/hour for drop-in after camp care
$380/week There is an opportunity to participate in the camp for only one week instead of two weeks.
Lunch: Bring your own healthy lunch and snacks.
Refund Policy:
*No camp on Holidays
*There will be an additional charge for field trips
*The online registration form on our website will still allow registration even though 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, and send you an notification.
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.
- 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.
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
$720/session Each Session is 2 weeks
$100/session Before Camp Care (7:30–8:30 am)
$300/session $160/week After Camp Care (2:30–6:00 pm) $16/hour for drop-in after camp care
$380/week There is an opportunity to participate in the camp for only one week instead of two weeks.
Lunch: Bring your own healthy lunch and snacks.
Refund Policy:
- Full refund before Mar. 1
- 70% refund before Mar. 15
- 50% refund before April 1
- 25% refund before April 30
- No refunds after May 1
*No camp on Holidays
*There will be an additional charge for field trips
*The online registration form on our website will still allow registration even though 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, and send you an notification.
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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.
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.
- Zelle– Please pay account (Jia Rao) [email protected]. Please include your child’s name and session in the Notes box.
- 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.
Part of Videos of 2021-2023 Summer camp
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2024 Mandarin Summer Camp
*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.
*For those camp themes that are similar to previous years, activities and guest demonstrators will be brand new so that all campers can have a fresh experience.
*For those camp themes that are similar to previous years, activities and guest demonstrators will be brand new so that all campers can have a fresh experience.
Session One: Let’s Be Veterinarians (我们是爱心小兽医) June 10-21 Camp Fee $680, Field Trip $25
Our campers will enjoy two weeks of fun activities and projects focused on the care and safe handling of companion animals. The little veterinarians will learn how to train and care for animals and be responsible pet guardians. Students will wear white coats and role play as veterinarians, putting the things they learn in action! Stories, crafts, and live animal interactions will highlight the experience. We will visit the zoo and the pet center to learn more about different animals and what makes them special. This camp is perfect for kids who are interested in animals and feel passionately about animal welfare. What a rewarding way to spend the summer learning about these amazing animals as well as making new friends and playing games! ** No camp on June 19
Our campers will enjoy two weeks of fun activities and projects focused on the care and safe handling of companion animals. The little veterinarians will learn how to train and care for animals and be responsible pet guardians. Students will wear white coats and role play as veterinarians, putting the things they learn in action! Stories, crafts, and live animal interactions will highlight the experience. We will visit the zoo and the pet center to learn more about different animals and what makes them special. This camp is perfect for kids who are interested in animals and feel passionately about animal welfare. What a rewarding way to spend the summer learning about these amazing animals as well as making new friends and playing games! ** No camp on June 19
Session Two: Marvelous Magic Show ( 神奇的魔术师）June 24-July 5
Camp Fee $680, 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! ** No camp on July 4th
Camp Fee $680, 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! ** No camp on July 4th
Session Three: Arts & Crafts Creations (探索艺术的奥秘）July 8-19
Camp Fee $720, Field Trip $30
Join us in a summer camp of creativity and self-expression through arts and crafts! We will explore various art mediums, including both conventional drawing/painting as well as traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy. The campers will also discover and experience the Four Treasures of Chinese calligraphy: the brush, ink, rice paper, and stone. They will then use these techniques to decorate fans, umbrellas and Peking opera masks. There will even be dragon dancing and an opera mask performer to demonstrate the art of changing faces to our students! Additionally, this session will have activities such as sewing and painting using natural dyes from fruits and vegetables. Our students can take home their creations and we will have a show to celebrate their works of art. This is sure to be a memorable camp for children who love learning through hands-on activities!
Camp Fee $720, Field Trip $30
Join us in a summer camp of creativity and self-expression through arts and crafts! We will explore various art mediums, including both conventional drawing/painting as well as traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy. The campers will also discover and experience the Four Treasures of Chinese calligraphy: the brush, ink, rice paper, and stone. They will then use these techniques to decorate fans, umbrellas and Peking opera masks. There will even be dragon dancing and an opera mask performer to demonstrate the art of changing faces to our students! Additionally, this session will have activities such as sewing and painting using natural dyes from fruits and vegetables. Our students can take home their creations and we will have a show to celebrate their works of art. This is sure to be a memorable camp for children who love learning through hands-on activities!
Session Four: Travel and Types of Transportation (小小旅行家）July 22-August 2
Camp Fee $720, Field Trip $25
Let’s go globetrotting! In this session, our campers will learn about different modes of transportation that bring us to exciting destinations all over the world! We will explore our beautiful earth with various vehicles like trains, airplanes and more. Our travels will take us to amazing places, including outer space among the stars in a rocket ship and deep sea exploration in a submarine where we’ll learn about ocean life. Additionally, we will fly to famous landmarks like the Great Wall of China, the pyramids of Egypt and the Eiffel Tower in France! Our campers will traverse the globe and even build models of their favorite transport systems to take home!
Camp Fee $720, Field Trip $25
Let’s go globetrotting! In this session, our campers will learn about different modes of transportation that bring us to exciting destinations all over the world! We will explore our beautiful earth with various vehicles like trains, airplanes and more. Our travels will take us to amazing places, including outer space among the stars in a rocket ship and deep sea exploration in a submarine where we’ll learn about ocean life. Additionally, we will fly to famous landmarks like the Great Wall of China, the pyramids of Egypt and the Eiffel Tower in France! Our campers will traverse the globe and even build models of their favorite transport systems to take home!
Session Five: The Seaworld (有趣的海洋世界) August 5-16
Camp Fee $720, 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 marine life and discuss 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, a trip to the aquarium, and lots of exploring and fun!
Camp Fee $720, 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 marine life and discuss 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, a trip to the aquarium, and lots of exploring and fun!
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? |