Mandarin Summer Camp
Our summer camps offer full immersion in Mandarin for children 3 - 6 ½ years of age (depending on location) through an exciting Around The World experience.
Give your child a passport to the world this summer! Immerse your child in the Mandarin language through fun activities that include: cooking, music, dance, art, and stories from a Mandarin Speaking country! Every week children explore a country through games, songs, crafts, and arts while learning a language! Children spend their day indoors and outdoors engaging with peers, playing, learning, and developing skills that help them become global citizens!
Spanish: 2 ½ to 7 years
French: 2 ½ to 6 ½ years
Mandarin: 2 ½ to 6 ½ years
We offer eight weeks of summer camp fun, with the option of registering for just one week or multiple ones!
Important Information
- Our Preschool program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- The day is conducted entirely in the language of your choice: Spanish, French, or Mandarin.
- Class size is no larger than 16 students with two teachers in each classroom.
- Our teachers are native speakers with years of experience working with young children.
- Our guided play activities are based on early childhood best practices and are designed to help students reach specific linguistic, social, and academic goals.
Summer Camp Session Dates
| Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 16-20 (Closed June 19 Federal Holiday) |
| Session 2 | June 23-27 |
| Session 3 | June 30-July 3 (Closed July 4) |
| Session 4 | July 7-11 |
| Session 5 | July 14-18 |
| Session 6 | July 21-25 |
| Session 7 | July 28-August 1 |
| Session 8 | August 4-8 |
Summer Camp Rates
| Program | Early Bird - Register Jan 15 - Jan 31 | Register Feb 1st - Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day | $512 | $552 |
| Half Day | $345 | $360 |
| Full Day: June 30-July 3, June 16-20 (Weeks 1 and 3 ONLY) | $410 | $442 |
| Half Day: June 30-July 3, June 16-20 (Weeks 1 and 3 ONLY) | $261 | $276 |
| Before Care (7:00 - 8:30 am) | $53 | $53 |
| Afternoon Extended Care (3:00 - 6:00 pm) | $125 | $125 |
| Deposit - applied toward camp rate | $100.00 (per child per session) * due by Feb. 16th to get early bird discount | $100.00 (per child per session) |
Summer Camp Daily Schedule (may vary by age)
| 7 - 8:30 AM | Morning Play Time (Morning Care) |
| 8:30 -10:00 AM | The Adventure Begins! It's Time to Play Games from a World Country Morning Meeting... Deep, Deep in this World Country Listo! Voila! Special Arts & Crafts |
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Potty Break Mmm... Munching a Delicious Snack |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Let's Explore The Outdoors! |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Cool Down! Once upon a Time (Story Time) |
| 12:00 - 12:30 PM | Lunch Time! |
| 12:30 PM | Bye-bye Friends! (Dismissal Half Day Children) |
| 12:40 - 1:45 PM | Down Time... Let's Recharge! *Varies for School Age Children |
| 1:450 - 2:00 PM | Moving Creatively |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Potty Break Time for Fun Experiments and Projects |
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Wrapping up Our Day |
| 3:00 PM | Hasta mañana! Au Revoir! |
| 3:00 - 6:00 PM | Extended Play Time (Afternoon Care) |
Policies
A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $100.00 per child per session is due upon registration. A registration is completed WHEN CommuniKids recieves the deposit payment. The deposit is applied toward the session cost.
The remaining balance is due by May 4, 2025.
CommuniKids does NOT offer refunds for canceled sessions after registration is completed. CommuniKids does NOT offer refunds or make-ups for missed days.
Families may request session changes before May 4, 2025 and depending on CommuniKids space availability. After May 4, no session changes will be accepted.
Parents need to submit a current (dated within a year) VA school entrance health forms and other required forms by June 7, 2025. Children CANNOT attend camp unless forms have been submitted in advance.
Young children (ages 2 ½ - 5 ½) attending full time summer camp will have a 45min "Quiet Time" period.
Children MUST bring their own lunch from home
CommuniKids is peanut and tree nut free.
Additional Information
CommuniKids Summer Camp is an approved provider under the Military and DoD Childcare Fee Assistance program. This program provides childcare subsidies to military families. Learn more here:
Spanish: Ages 18 months - 6 years
Mandarin: Ages 2 - 6 years
We offer eight weeks of summer camp fun, with the option of registering for just one week or multiple ones! For information on availability in our camps, please contact our center at 202-244-2549.
Important Information
- Our Preschool program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- The day is conducted entirely in Mandarin.
- There are two teachers in each classroom.
- Our teachers are native speakers with years of experience working with young children.
- Our guided play activities are based on early childhood best practices and are designed to help students reach specific linguistic, social, and academic goals.
Summer Camp Session Dates
| Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 23-27 |
| Session 2 | June 30-July 3 (Camp closed July 4) |
| Session 3 | July 7-11 |
| Session 4 | July 14-18 |
| Session 5 | July 21-25 |
| Session 6 | July 28-August 1 |
| Session 7 | August 4-8 |
| Session 8 | August 11-15 |
Summer Camp Rates
| Program | Early Bird - Register Jan 15 - Feb 1st | Register Feb 1st - Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day | $512 | $552 |
| Half Day | $345 | $360 |
| Full Day: June 30-July 3 (Week 2 ONLY) | $410 | $442 |
| Half Day: June 30-July 3 (Week 2 ONLY) | $261 | $276 |
| Before Care (7:00 - 8:30 am) | $53 | $53 |
| Afternoon Extended Care (3:00 - 6:00 pm) | $125 | $125 |
| Deposit - applied toward camp rate | $100.00 (per child per session) * due by Feb. 16th to get early bird discount | $100.00 (per child per session) |
Summer Camp Daily Schedule (may vary by age)
| 8:00 - 8:50 AM | Morning Play Time (Morning Care) |
| 8:50 -10:00 AM | The Adventure Begins! It's Time to Play Games from a World Country Morning Meeting... Deep, Deep in this World Country Listo! Special Arts & Crafts |
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Potty Break Mmm... Munching a Delicious Snack |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Let's Explore The Outdoors! |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Cool Down! Once upon a Time (Story Time) |
| 12:00 - 12:30 PM | Lunch Time! |
| 12:30 PM | Bye-bye Friends! (Dismissal Half Day Children) |
| 12:40 - 1:45 PM | Down Time... Let's Recharge! *Varies for School Age Children |
| 1:45 - 2:00 PM | Moving Creatively |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Potty Break Time for Fun Experiments and Projects |
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Wrapping up Our Day |
| 3:00 PM | Hasta mañana! |
| 3:00 - 6:00 PM | Extended Play Time (Afternoon Care) |
A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $100.00 per child per session is due upon registration. A registration is completed WHEN CommuniKids recieves the deposit payment. The deposit is applied toward the session cost.
The remaining balance is due by May 4, 2025.
CommuniKids does NOT offer refunds for canceled sessions after registration is completed. CommuniKids does NOT offer refunds or make-ups for missed days.
Families may request session changes before May 4, 2025 and depending on CommuniKids space availability. After May 4, no session changes will be accepted.
Parents need to submit a current (dated within a year) VA school entrance health forms and other required forms by June 7, 2025. Children CANNOT attend camp unless forms have been submitted in advance.
Young children (ages 2 ½ - 5 ½) attending full time summer camp will have a 45min "Quiet Time" period.
Children MUST bring their own lunch from home
CommuniKids is peanut and tree nut free.
Additional Information
CommuniKids Summer Camp is an approved provider under the Military and DoD Childcare Fee Assistance program. This program provides childcare subsidies to military families. Learn more here:
