Autumn 2026

Autumn 2026 Chinese Culture Camp

Our Autumn 2026 camps run across September and October for children who learn best by making, playing and performing — with Mandarin as the working language of the camp.

Each of the three camp weeks takes a different cultural theme, from the grandeur of ancient Chinese architecture to autumn heritage crafts and classic legends acted out on stage.

  • Dates: September and October 2026
  • Location: 10 Winstedt Road Blk A #01-06, Newton, Singapore
  • Ages: 4-10 years old

Camp dates and availability

Camp weeks
7–11 Sept · Magnificent Chinese Architecture (Camp 1) 12–16 Oct · Intangible Cultural Heritage in Autumn (Camp 2) 19–23 Oct · The Magical Chinese Storyland (Camp 3)
Price
S$780 per camp week Early bird: S$30 off per child (45+ days before camp starts) Group / multi-camp: S$750 per camp week ? Early bird is a one-time S$30 discount per child, not per camp. The S$750 group/multi-camp rate applies when you register 2 or more campers together, or sign up for 2 or more camps. Both promotions can be combined for greater savings.
Time
Monday–Friday, 9:00AM–3:00PM (inclusive of healthy Chinese lunch & one snack)
Venue
10 Winstedt Road Blk A #01-06, Newton, Singapore 227977 (8 min walk from Newton MRT)
Ages
4–10 years old
Language level
Basic levels of Chinese proficiency and up ? The camp is conducted entirely in Mandarin. Children should be comfortable following Mandarin — typically around 6 months of regular Mandarin exposure at home or in school.

Why families choose this camp

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Learn and play in a 3000+ sqf permaculture garden with everyday outdoor games and nature exploration.

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Home-cooked yummy and healthy Chinese food — lunch and one snack included every day.

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Camps follow the ethos of Positive Discipline and Forest School.

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100% Mandarin-speaking camps — children hear, play and take part entirely in Chinese.

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Three distinct autumn themes — architecture, intangible heritage crafts, and classic Chinese legends.

Camp themes & activities

Choose from three Chinese cultural camp themes — each week is a different immersive adventure conducted in Mandarin.

Camp 1
7–11 Sept

Magnificent Chinese Architecture

《大美中华建筑》领略古建筑之美

Explore the grandeur and wisdom of ancient Chinese architecture through poetry, palaces and hands-on model building.

Activities

  • Fun with Idioms — 雕梁画栋, 金碧辉煌, 琼楼玉宇
  • Poetry Journey — recite 《登鹳雀楼》 and feel the grand vista
  • Iconic Landmarks — the Great Wall, Four Great Towers & Forbidden City
  • Little Architect — build architectural models & take on knowledge challenges
Camp 2
12–16 Oct

Intangible Cultural Heritage in Autumn

《非遗秋日》感受诗意和非遗

Experience poetic autumns through traditional crafts and folk games, from ink painting to ancient playground sports.

Activities

  • Immersive Poetry — recite 《暮江吟》 with integrated dance
  • Ink & Calligraphy — the essence of Chinese painting & calligraphy
  • Traditional Games — pitch-pot (投壶), cuju (蹴鞠), archery & shuttlecock
  • Heritage Crafts — handcraft lacquer paintings & beaded bracelets
Camp 3
19–23 Oct

The Magical Chinese Storyland

《奇妙的中华故事会》中文戏剧与表达

Bring classic legends to the stage and speak Chinese with confidence through storytelling, ink painting and drama.

Activities

  • Classic Legends — 神笔马良, 阿凡提, 田螺姑娘, 八仙过海
  • Fun with Idioms — 妙笔生花, 足智多谋, 知恩图报
  • Poetry & Ink — recite Wang Wei's 《画》 with ink wash painting & mini-games
  • Little Stage Play — act out skits, recite poetry and perform on stage

Learning content and activities may change depending on weather and other circumstances.

Why this feels different from a typical holiday camp

Children enjoying a Chinese culture activity at Haoxue camp

Well-loved by returning families

Our culture camps are one of the reasons families stay with us — children come home excited, connected and full of stories from their week.

Chinese cultural food experience at Haoxue Chinese

Rich cultural immersion

Camp days combine poetry, idioms, crafts, folk games and food — a true cultural experience rather than isolated vocabulary drills.

Ana Huang leading a Chinese culture activity at Haoxue Chinese

Designed for joyful confidence

Children of varying Mandarin comfort can take part, make friends and enjoy the cultural activities in a warm small-group environment.

Ready to join us?

Book your child’s camp place online. Not sure which week is right? Ask us on WhatsApp.