Start Your Mandarin Journey

Mandarin Explorer's Camp is a five-week day camp designed to introduce children (ages 6–12) to Mandarin language and Chinese culture through engaging, interactive, and hands-on experiences. The camp provides a structured, safe, and educational environment where campers learn language skills, participate in cultural activities, and engage in outdoor play.

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Have fun with Mandarin

Each day includes: ✅Mandarin language class focusing on conversational skills, storytelling, and vocabulary.✅ Chinese craft & calligraphy session to explore artistic and cultural traditions.✅ Themed activities related to Chinese culture, including sports, traditional games, cooking, STEM projects, and arts/crafts.✅ Supervised outdoor playtime to ensure physical activity and social engagement.

TImes: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Rockville, MD (location Location details will be provided upon registration)

Cost: $360 for 4-day week (4th of July)

$450 per camper for 5-day weeks

(includes $30 material fee)

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Camp Directors

Mandarin Explorer's Camp is led by an award-winning Mandarin educator and parents of 6- and 8-year-olds from the DC area. Our mission is to make learning and using Mandarin Chinese fun for children of all ages.

Xian is an award winning Mandarin Chinese teacher in DC and has been working in the field of immersion Mandarin education for the past 10 years. Apart from Chinese language class, she had the most fun teaching STEM in Chinese. Learn more about Xian here:

Modern Classroom Podcast, Ep 218

Alumna Xian Lu named Teacher of the Year

With over 10 years of experience teaching Mandarin at an IB school in D.C., Xiaomin Sun excels in using the Modern Classroom model and Comprehensive Input approach to help students master four skills in Chinese. His engaging lessons make learning Chinese characters fun, and his students love exploring Chinese culture through activities like cooking authentic dishes. Listen to his interview on

Modern Classroom Podcast, Ep 114