GoEast Kids runs this language day camp in Shanghai, China. The camp welcomes children aged 8–17, with sports and arts & crafts on the programme. 6 sessions scheduled Nov 30 – Aug 20, 2026–2027, each lasting 12 days. Activities run in English and Chinese.
Day mandarin chinese camp in Shanghai, China
GoEast Kids runs two-week Chinese day camps in Shanghai every winter and summer for children aged 8–17. It is the children's program of GoEast Mandarin, a Shanghai Chinese school founded in 2012. Children study Mandarin in small groups each morning, and full-day campers spend the afternoons using it around the city. Small groups, matched by age and level Classes have up to 8 students. Children are grouped by age (8–12, 12–15, 15–17) and placed by Chinese level after a short level check. Lessons are taught by native Mandarin teachers. Heritage and non-heritage learners both join, from complete beginners to children who already speak Chinese at home. Two tracks Academic Chinese Booster (half-day, 9:00–12:00): three hours of Chinese lessons a day, 15 hours a week, for 2 or 4 weeks. Snacks included. Chinese Cultural Adventure (full-day, 9:00–16:00): the same morning lessons, plus afternoon activities such as calligraphy, dumpling making and visits around Shanghai. Two weeks. Lunch and snacks included. Both tracks are open to all levels. The half-day track suits families who want the most class time for the money, and the full-day track suits children who learn best by doing. Before you book This is a day camp with no overnight stay. Children go home each evening, so a parent or guardian needs to be in Shanghai for the whole camp. Classes run Monday to Friday at GoEast's Zhongshan Park campus in Changning District, near Metro Lines 2, 3 and 4.
Dates & Pricing
What's Included
Optional — available at extra cost
Not provided
Activities
Special focus
Mandarin Chinese · Languages
Three hours of Mandarin every morning, in groups of up to 8, matched by age and level. That is the core of every GoEast Kids camp, whichever track you choose. How the mornings work From 9:00 to 11:50, children have three 50-minute lessons, taught by a small team of native Mandarin teachers who share the group throughout the session. Groups are set by age (8–12, 12–15 or 15–17) and by Chinese level after a short level check. Children close to an age boundary are placed by maturity and fit. The afternoons Half-day campers (Academic Chinese Booster) finish at 12:00. Full-day campers (Chinese Cultural Adventure) have lunch, then join a group of about 15 for an activity or local visit until 16:00, such as making dumplings, practicing calligraphy or visiting a museum. It is a chance to use Chinese outside the classroom. What you get at the end Each child receives a progress report and a certificate of completion, so you can see where your child started and where they finished.
Other included activities
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Excursions & trips
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
1 Shi Ji Da Dao, Lujiazui, Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200120
Yu Garden
四牌楼 Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200000
Zhujiajiao
Zhujiajiao, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China, 201713
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
1 Shi Ji Da Dao, Lujiazui, Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200120
Yu Garden
四牌楼 Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200000
Zhujiajiao
Zhujiajiao, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China, 201713
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Safety & Supervision
GoEast maintains comprehensive health and safety protocols including: 24/7 medical support access, first aid on-site, secure campus facilities with controlled access, emergency evacuation procedures, and close relationship with local medical facilities. All activities are risk-assessed, and we maintain detailed emergency contact information for immediate parent communication.
Meals
lunch
Included on the full-day track, eaten during the 12:00-13:00 lunch break between morning Chinese class and the afternoon cultural programme.
snacks
Snacks are included on both the half-day and the full-day tracks.
On the full-day Chinese Cultural Adventure the midday break from 12:00 to 13:00 gives children time to eat together and switch off before the afternoon activity, and lunch plus snacks are part of the fee. Families choosing the half-day Academic Chinese Booster get snacks during the morning of Chinese lessons and collect their child at noon for lunch.
A day at camp
Chinese class in small level-based groups (until 11:50)
Lunch break
Cultural activity, workshop or local visit (until 16:00, some outings to 16:30)
Cancellation Policy
Refunds apply to the balance only; the deposit is non-refundable after the first 24 hours. Select a session for exact dates.
100% refund
60+ days before start
50% refund
30–59 days before start
No refund
Under 30 days before start
The booking deposit is non-refundable 24 hours after booking — the refund percentages above apply to the remaining balance only.
The campus
GoEast Kids' Shanghai camp runs at our Zhongshan Park campus (South Building, 988 Dingxi Road, Changning District), a city campus in the heart of Shanghai. It's a day camp, so there are no dorms or open grounds; campers go home to their family or local guardian each evening. On campus are classrooms set up for small-group Mandarin, with no more than 8 students per group, plus Wi-Fi. Each group keeps the same teachers for the whole session. Mornings are class time on campus. On full-day sessions, afternoons move out into the city, with visits like the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Shanghai Natural History Museum or a water town (varies by session). Campers use their Chinese on outings, too. Metro Lines 2, 3 and 4 are all within walking distance, and restaurants, shops and hotels at every price level are close by. First-aid support is on site, with a clear emergency process and medical care nearby.
Campus facilities
Location & getting there
147弄 Yong Fu Lu, Xu Hui Qu, China, 200031
GoEast Zhongshan Park Campus
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Getting your child there
988 Ding Xi Lu, Shanghai, 200031, China
Taxis and ride-hailing apps can drop off at the campus: South Building, 988 Dingxi Road, Changning District (长宁区定西路988号南楼). Showing the driver the Chinese address is the easiest way. Drop-off is before the 9:00 start; pick-up is at 12:00 for the half-day Academic Chinese Booster and at 16:00 for the full-day Chinese Cultural Adventure. If parents aren't in Shanghai for the whole camp, a local guardian can handle drop-off and pick-up.
Zhongshan Park metro station
Zhongshan Park station, served by Metro Lines 2, 3 and 4, is within walking distance of the campus, so families staying along any of these lines can reach camp without a car. Line 2 also runs to both airports. Restaurants, shops and hotels from budget to high-end are close by. Drop-off is before the 9:00 start; pick-up is at 12:00 for the half-day Academic Chinese Booster and at 16:00 for the full-day Chinese Cultural Adventure.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) mainly serves domestic and regional flights and is much closer to our campus than Pudong. Metro Line 2 runs from Hongqiao Terminal 2 to Zhongshan Park station, within walking distance of the campus. Our team can help coordinate airport transfers: share your flight details with your camp advisor, who will confirm the options and any cost. Camp runs by day only, so a parent or local guardian handles daily drop-off and pick-up. · China, Shang Hai Shi, Chang Ning Qu, 虹桥路2550号 邮政编码: 200237
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is the city's main international airport. Metro Line 2 runs from the airport to Zhongshan Park station, within walking distance of our campus, or you can take a taxi across the city. Our team can help coordinate airport transfers: share your flight details with your camp advisor, who will confirm the options and any cost. Camp runs by day only, so once you're settled, a parent or local guardian handles daily drop-off and pick-up. · 4RV5+P8J, Ying Bin Gao Su Gong Lu, Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China
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from $1,055
Nov – Aug 2027