🐼 YaYa’s Journey Home – Mandarin Summer Camp | July 2026 《回乡偶书》
From Memphis to Beijing – A Cultural Journey Through Chinese Heritage Begins!

📅 Dates: 13–17 July 2026 (Monday to Friday)
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Venue: Huá @ United Square
👧👦 For children aged 6 to 11
🍱 Lunch included

This July, Huá Language Centre invites your child to join YaYa the Panda on a heartwarming journey back home to Beijing!

Inspired by YaYa’s real-life story as a cultural ambassador, this immersive Mandarin camp brings children through a vibrant world of traditional Chinese arts, crafts, and cultural heritage — all taught in a fun, engaging Mandarin environment.

🐾 The Story Behind the Journey
At just three years old, YaYa left Beijing for Memphis Zoo, where she spent 20 wonderful years sharing joy and friendship. Now, she returns home — but along the way, she stumbles upon a lively street filled with traditional craft workshops.

Curious and excited, YaYa stops at each one…
🔎 Learning about the stories behind the various art forms
🐼 And trying every craft she can!

Your child will follow YaYa’s journey through Chinese visual, performing, literary and culinary arts — all while building their Mandarin skills naturally through play and exploration.

🎨 What Makes This Camp Special?
Each day, children will explore a different aspect of Chinese cultural heritage, including:

🎎 Traditional Crafts – From lacquer fans to bamboo weaving
🎭 Performing Arts – Discover Chinese opera and rhythm through drums
📜 Cultural Appreciation – Learn the stories behind ancient art forms
🏮 Hands-on Creation – Make and bring home their own masterpieces

All activities are carefully designed to integrate Mandarin learning through:

🗣️ Guided discussions and storytelling
🎲 Interactive language games
🎵 Music and movement sessions
🙋🏻 Group collaboration and presentations

🗓️ A Day at Camp
Each day follows a structured yet dynamic flow to maximise both learning and fun:

🎵 Music & Movement – Start the day with Mandarin songs and dance
🎨 Themed Learning (AM & PM) – Hands-on exploration of Chinese arts & crafts
🗣️ Language Games – Build vocabulary and listening skills through play
🍱 Lunch Break – Recharge with a fresh hot meal
🏃 Physical Games – Encourage teamwork, strategy, and movement
🎤 Show & Tell – Daily reflection and sharing to build confidence

Please WhatsApp us for the Detailed Itinerary

🌟 Grand Finale: Show & Tell
At the end of each day — and especially on the final day — children will present what they’ve learned and created. This helps them:

✨ Build confidence in speaking Mandarin
✨ Reinforce vocabulary and concepts
✨ Take pride in their cultural creations

💡 Why Join YaYa’s Journey Home?
This camp is perfect for children who already know some Mandarin and are ready to use it more confidently in a fun, real-world setting.

As they follow YaYa through bustling streets and meet traditional artisans, children will:

✨ Pick up new words and phrases naturally through stories, crafts, and conversations
✨ Get more comfortable speaking Mandarin out loud with friends and teachers
✨ Learn to share their ideas and creations during daily Show & Tell
✨ Experience the richness of Chinese culture in a hands-on, memorable way

It’s a meaningful way for children to build confidence, express themselves, and experience Chinese beyond the classroom. Spaces are limited, and we welcome you to secure your child’s place early in this popular programme.

You can also pass us your details through this form, and we’ll get in touch as soon as possible.