OCLS: 2026 Kids Summer Camp

2026 Kids Summer Camp Details

 Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
(8:30am early drop, 5:00pm latest pickup)
 Location: 900 Dynes / Algonquin / Barrhaven
 Ages: 6–14 years (Grouped by grade) 
Grade 1-3, Grade 4-6, Grade 7-8 or Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8

Week 1: Mystery of Chinese Characters

Character structure, word formation, cultural experience, and idiom stories.

Day	Theme	Learning Goals	Activities
Day 1	AM: Mystery of Characters PM: Outdoor Activities	Radicals, Pictographs, Character Puzzles	1. Origin stories 2. Card games 3. Drawing pictographs 4. Guessing games
Day 2	AM: Vocabulary Adventure PM: Outdoor Activities	Word formation, Synonyms/Antonyms, Challenges	1. Structure (AB/AABB) 2. Synonym analysis 3. Antonym challenge 4. Speed word competition
Day 3	AM: China Culture Day PM: Field Trip	Festivals, Cultural vocabulary, Overseas culture	1. Festivals (Spring/Dragon Boat) 2. Mythical stories (Moon Goddess/Sun Wukong) 3. Lanterns, Paper cutting, Calligraphy
Day 4	AM: Idiom Stories PM: Guest Speaker	Idiom structure, Solitaire, Storytelling (Professor-led)	1. Idiom origins 2. Mask making 3. Charades 4. Idiom solitaire challenge
Day 5	Showcase Day Pizza Day	Stage performance, Awards	1. Group showcase (Recitation, Acting, Storytelling) 2. Award ceremony (Parents invited)

Week 2: Culture & Leadership

Introduction to Han culture, tradition, food, clothing, and leadership skills.

Day	Theme	Learning Goals	Activities
Day 1	AM: Intro to Culture PM: Outdoor Activities	Geography, Language, Basic Vocabulary	1. Mapping China 2. City names 3. Puzzles and coloring
Day 2	AM: Festivals & Traditions PM: Outdoor Activities	Spring Festival, Solar Terms, Culture words	1. Traditional items (Lanterns/Dumplings) 2. Culture stories 3. Paper cutting
Day 3	AM: Food & Fashion PM: Chinatown Visit	Vocabulary, History of Chinese Canadians	1. Cooking verbs (Cut/Boil/Wrap) 2. Menu design 3. Hanfu/Qipao display
Day 4	AM: Leadership Training PM: Guest Speaker	Public speaking, Community & Political involvement	1. Group discussions 2. Speech competition 3. Debate sessions
Day 5	Expression & Stage Day	Oral skills, Confidence, Vocabulary synthesis	1. Emcee training 2. Play rehearsal 3. One-minute speech showcase

Week 3: Five Major Theme Days

Dynamic daily themes covering science, food, and high-tech.

Day	Theme	Learning Goals	Activities
Day 1	Character Detective Day	Pictographs, Ideograms, Observation skills	1. Detective mission cards 2. Character puzzles 3. Maze challenge 4. Design new characters
Day 2	Food Culture Day	Culinary vocabulary, Dining etiquette	1. Verbs (Cut, Boil, Wrap) 2. Describing food 3. Menu creation
Day 3	Nature & Science Day	Natural phenomena, Visit tech companies	1. Nature vocab (Weather/Plants) 2. Junior reporter interview 3. Field Trip
Day 4	High-Tech Day	AI, Cybersecurity, IT Basics	1. IT Executive talk 2. Frontier technology 3. Computer basics
Day 5	Showcase Day	Project presentation, Awards	1. Group project display 2. Pizza Day award ceremony

Week 4: Chinese Arts (HSK)

Focused on traditional arts, board games, and calligraphy.

Day	Theme	Learning Goals	Activities
Day 1	Traditional Board Games	Understanding Chinese chess and strategy games	1. Cultural background of games 2. Learning game rules
Day 2	Paper Cutting & Crafts	Cutting techniques, Focus and dexterity	1. Zodiac animals 2. Character cutting (Luck/Longevity) 3. Creativity training
Day 3	Cuisine & Trip	Cooking vocabulary, Diet culture	1. Adjective/Verb practice 2. Description games 3. Menu design
Day 4	Calligraphy & Painting	Art vocabulary, Cultural expression through art	1. Calligraphy experience 2. Intro to ink wash painting 3. Artistic creation
Day 5	Grand Showcase	Certificates, Artwork display	1. Final presentations 2. Pizza Day 3. Award ceremony

Kids Summer Camp (1 Week)

Standard Fee

$239

Early Bird

$199

Registration Fee

$50