Shanghai, the bustling metropolis of China, offers a plethora of incredible summer camps that promise an unforgettable experience for children. From educational enrichment to thrilling outdoor adventures, these camps provide the perfect balance of fun and learning. In this blog post, we will take you on a journey to explore the best summer camps in Shanghai, ensuring that your child has a summer filled with excitement, exploration, and lifelong memories.
1. Silk Mandarin’s Chinese Camp (June 16 – July 28)
It’s the perfect time to start planning a Chinese Camp for your children later this year and next year! We extend a warm welcome to kids from all over the world to join Silk Mandarin’s Chinese Camps in Shanghai and Suzhou.During the Chinese Camp, the campers have a chance to boost their Chinese language skills, participate in fun activities, experience Chinese culture firsthand, last but not the least, make life-long friends. Our Chinese Camps will leave them with an impression they will cherish for the rest of their lives.
Programs
For the upcoming camps, we offer a range of programs designed to cater to the needs and availability of the children
Full Camp
Day Camp
Mandarin-only Camp
Ages: 7 – 17 Years
Fees: 12,990 RMB
| Location: | SOHO Donghai Plaza (THE EXCHANGE), 299 Tongren Road, Floor 16, Room 1605, Shanghai, China |
| Contact: | +86 21 62378028 or [email protected] |
2. Chiese Summer Camp (June 30 – July 14)
Chinese Summer Camp in China is a unique language and culture experience for kids & teens, filled with Mandarin classes and Chinese cultural activities. It’s the best way to spend the summer – exploring Chinese culture, visiting famous tourist sites in China, and learning Mandarin Chinese together with children from all over the world. Variety of programs including Half-day Camp, Day Camp, Full Camp and Homestay Camp to meet your individual requirements. If you’re interested in a special program with tailor-made curriculum and flexible dates, contact us to learn more about Tailor-made Camp.
Ages: 10 to 17 years
| Location: | Wuding Road No. 881, Bldg 1, 5/F, Jing’an District, Shanghai, China 20004 |
| Timings: | 09:00 am — 3:50 pm |
| Contact: | +86 21 6095 8317, [email protected] |
3. SUMMER CAMP IN CHINA – LTL LANGUAGE SCHOOL (June 9 – Aug 11)
A summer camp in Beijing is a memorable experience and one not to be missed.We welcome kids and teens between the ages of 7-17 from all around the world. Students will learn Chinese at our LTL Beijing branch in the morning before heading out for lunch together. After this, we embark on an afternoon activity, allowing all students to get a true feel for life in Beijing,
Every Saturday we go for a day trip, visiting the historical palaces, temples, parks, and other attractions in Beijing.
| Location: | Xiangyang South Rd. Modern Mansion Bldg. A #910 |
| Hours: | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm |
| Contact: | +86 21 3368 0866 |
4. Summer Camp – Mandarinrocks (June 17 – Aug 12)
Looking for a summer camp in Shanghai? MandarinRocks China Summer Camp in Shanghai is an ideal balance between Mandarin study, leisure, and travel for teens.
We are open to participants of all nationalities between 7 and 20 with a quest for Chinese language & culture and an enriching experience. The program is held every summer since 2005.
| Location: | Lane 872 Kangding Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai, 200040, China |
| Contact: | +86 21 62550715 or [email protected] |
5. Chinese Summer Camp – Rish (June 18 – Aug 12)
At summer camp in China, Our Chinese lessons focus on developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a well balanced way, while each has its own emphasis. The teaching materials we use, offering 12 level of classes, are written specially for our program by BLCU language professors having 15 years of professional experience in running teens Chinese summer camp. For beginners, speaking and listening abilities will be emphasized while for intermediate/advanced level students, the course will develop in depth their skills on Chinese characters recognition, long paragraph reading and writing, as well as fluent conversation.
Ages: 10 – 17 years
| Location: | No.800, Dongchuan Road Shanghai China |
| Contact: | +86 21 31230092, [email protected] |
6. Summer Camp – Yk Pao School (June 30 – July 25)
Pao School Summer Camps focus on the three pillars of the school’s mission: developing the whole person, passing on traditions of Chinese culture and fostering an international perspective. We work with talented international teams of experts to deliver an exciting and balanced camp featuring small class sizes and a rich selection of sports, arts, technology, culture and more. Summer camps are open to both Pao School students and their counterparts from other schools.
| Location: | 20 Lane 1251 West Wuding Road, Changning District, Shanghai, China 200042 |
| Contact: | +86 21 6167 1999 or [email protected] |
7. BISS Puxi Time Travellers Summer Camp (June 23 – July 11)
Embark on an unforgettable adventure at the BISS Puxi Time Travellers Summer Camp from June 23 to July 11, 2025, designed for curious minds aged 4–9. Running weekdays from 08:45 to 15:00, this three-week camp takes children on a journey through Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Times, Ancient Civilizations, and Future & Space Exploration. Through hands-on STEAM activities like fossil making, pyramid building, and rocket launching, kids will explore history, science, and imagination in a fun, nurturing environment. Limited spots available—register now for a summer packed with discovery and excitement!
Ages: 4 – 9 Years
| Location: | 111 Jinguang Lu, near Beiqing Gong Lu (Huacao Town) |
| Hours: | 08:45 am-3:00 pm |
| Contact: | 5226 3211 |
8. Magnolia Kindergarten English Fusion Frontier Camp (June 30 – Aug 15)
Magnolia Kindergarten 2025 Summer Camp offers four engaging full-time programs tailored to children aged under 3 to 6 years old, with age-specific activities that foster interdisciplinary thinking, creativity, and hands-on learning. Highlights include the four-week Big Bang English Adventure Camp for ages 3–6, featuring weekly themes like submarines, shipwrecks, circus fun, and STEM fairy tales, all integrating art, science, drama, and storytelling. Older children can also join two-week Art Workshops and Chinese Critical Thinking Camps. With nutritious meals, non-nap-time activities, field trips, and optional bus service, it’s a summer of learning, imagination, and exploration!
| Location: | 57 Jiangyin Lu, near Huangpi Bei Lu |
| Contact: | 18930253093 |
9. SCIS Summer Camp 2025 (June 30 – Aug 15)
Get ready for a summer of fun, exploration, and creativity at the SCIS Summer Camp, running from June 23 to July 18! Open to children from Preschool through Grade 5 of all nationalities, this exciting, non-academic program offers weekly enrollment and a variety of hands-on, inquiry-based activities—ranging from art, music, and drama to field trips, sports, and cultural discovery. Guided by experienced SCIS faculty, campers will develop social skills, teamwork, and self-expression while engaging in weekly themes inspired by the IB PYP framework. Held at the SCIS Hongqiao ECE Campus, the camp runs weekdays from 8:30 am to 3pm and includes lunch, with optional transportation available. Early registration is encouraged as spots are limited—secure your child’s place for a summer to remember!
Price: 5,400rmb/week
| Location: | 2212 Hongqiao Lu, near Hongmei Lu |
| Hours: | 08:30 am – 03:00 pm |
| Contact: | 6295 1222 |
10. YCIS English Enrichment Summer Camp (Jun 30 – Jul 25)
YCIS Shanghai Puxi Campus is offering the CIS English Enrichment Summer Camp from June 30 to July 25, 2025, running Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 2pm at their Hongqiao Campus. Designed for children aged 5 to 14, this immersive program focuses on comprehensive language development through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Highlights include tailored learning software, bilingual teacher support, and daily home-study materials to reinforce classroom learning. The two-week program fee is 10,800rmb.
| Location: | 11 Shuicheng Lu, near Hongqiao Lu |
| Hours | 9:00 am-2:00 pm |
| Contact: | +86 21 6167 1999 or [email protected] |
11. Chinese Summer Camp – That’s Mandarin (Jun 16 – Jul 28)
Explore the Chinese culture, visit famous sites in China and learn Mandarin together with campers all over the world for an exciting and memorable experience!
Safety First!
Professional Teachers
Fun! Fun! Fun!
Ages: 10-17 Years
Fees: 8,500 RMB
| Location: | Jing’an District, Wuding Road 881, Building 1, 5F |
| Contact: | (+86) 21 6095 8317 or [email protected] |
12. SLAS-Summer Enrichment Program (June 23rd – August 1st)
Join us at Shanghai Livingston American School for the Summer Enrichment Programs! Each year’s program caters to students who seek academic enrichment, English and Chinese language learning, fun sports-based activities, and high school credit courses.
Students enrolling in the Early Years and Elementary, as well as secondary non-credit course summer school have the option in participating in all 6 weeks or they may also choose to enroll for less than 6 weeks. Each week will build up on the previous week’s content.
Ages: 2 – 18 Years
| Location: | 580 Ganxi Road, Changning District, Shanghai 200335 |
| Contact: | +86 (21) 5218-8575 / +86 (21) 5218-0390 or [email protected] |
13. NYU – Undergraduate Summer Sessions (May 26 – Aug 15)
NYU Shanghai offers two 6-week summer sessions and one 9-week Chinese language immersion program. In the 6-week summer sessions, students have the opportunity to take courses in English covering a range of subjects from Business to Computer Science to Social Science and Humanities. In addition, intensive Chinese language courses are offered in either a 6-week or 9-week format.
| Location: | 567 West Yangsi Road, Shanghai, China |
| Hours: | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Contact: | [email protected] or +86-21-2059-5599 |
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