WIS? Chinese language summer camp to recommend?

[Anonymous]

We were looking at Washington International School for Chinese language immersion camp for our 5 yo. But the reviews on these boards don't look great. Wondering if anyone has any recent experiences to confirm the chaotic drop off or new information from 2012 or 2013?

Any recommendation for another summer language/culture camp for Chinese for young elementary? Something with some swimming would be great! Northern VA, DC preferred. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Sorry - I don't have any information but just thought this was such a coincidence because I happen to be researching Chinese camps for our 4 and 6 yr olds in the NoVa area right now. So far, I have looked at Language Stars, WIS, Beauvoir but would be interested in hearing about others or any personal experiences with those.

[Anonymous]

We signed up for Beauvoir's morning chinese program last year, but they cancelled it before camp started. This year they have a new global languages program (full day & includes swimming), but so far no word on which languages they'll offer, and I think it's only for rising 1st & 2nd graders.

Since this year's language program is new, I can't speak to that, but I can say we really liked Beauvoir's program in general -- they really know what they're doing, it's a very well-organized program.

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[Anonymous]

Just FYI, I called Beauvoir & their language camp is only offering Chinese this year.

[Anonymous]

I've sent my son to the one at WIS. Drop off seemed ok, but the camp itself is pretty worthless, if your child is actually already learning chinese. It's fine if you just want to be able to tell people that your kid in Chinese summer camp, but it's not for kids who have any real exposure to it. My son was pretty bored, and they do the exact same thing year after year--so no real advancement.

[Anonymous]

15:34 again -- Spanish! Beauvoir is only offering Spanish this summer!

(I don't know why I typed Chinese, sorry for any confusion.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've sent my son to the one at WIS. Drop off seemed ok, but the camp itself is pretty worthless, if your child is actually already learning chinese. It's fine if you just want to be able to tell people that your kid in Chinese summer camp, but it's not for kids who have any real exposure to it. My son was pretty bored, and they do the exact same thing year after year--so no real advancement.

How long ago did you do it? Wondering if it's improved at all...

[Anonymous]

Has anyone tried Sunshine Academy? I know it's more academic/summer school-ish than camp-ish, but we are looking at it for our rising 1st grader. . .

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[Anonymous]

We do Spanish every summer at WIS, and love it!