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2026 OCLS Summer Chinese Theme Camp
Dates: July 6 — July 31, 2026 (4 Weekly Sessions)
Ages: 6 — 14 Years Old (Grouped by Grade)
Locations: 900 Dynes Rd. / Algonquin College / Barrhaven
Camp Overview
The OCLS 2026 Summer Camp is more than just language learning—it is a cross-disciplinary adventure of culture, art, and technology! Through four uniquely themed weeks, children master Chinese through joy and develop future leadership skills through practice.
Weekly Highlights
- Week 1: Character Detective — Cracking the Mystery of Chinese Origins
- Week 2: Leadership — Traditional Culture & Youth Public Speaking
- Week 3: Tech & Nature — Journey into IT Companies and the World of AI
- Week 4: Chinese Arts — Painting, Chess, & Aesthetic Appreciation (HSK)
Why Choose Us?
We feature an experienced educational team (including university professors and IT executives), offering enriching field trips and practical HSK vocabulary integration. Our 9:00am - 4:30pm daily schedule ensures a summer of significant growth and discovery!
Parent Testimonial
"The children didn't just learn Chinese here; more importantly, they developed a deep interest in Chinese culture. The field trips, in particular, left a wonderful lasting impression!" — Past Camp Parent
Servicing the Community Since 1972
Multicultural Community Services Ottawa
Founded in 1972 and formally registered as a charitable organization in 1974, Ottawa Chinese Language School Charity (OCLS) is the first Chinese language school established in the Ottawa region and remains the only registered charity devoted to advancing Chinese education and cultural understanding.
Our Mission
Ottawa Chinese Language School Charity (OCLS) is a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-sectarian community organization dedicated to promoting Chinese language and culture in Ottawa.
Our Mission
- Support Youth Development
- Promoting Chinese Language and Culture
- Building Bridges Across Communities
Promote Chinese Language Education
To provide high-quality Chinese language instruction for students of all ages and backgrounds, enabling them to gain literacy, communication skills, and a deeper appreciation of the language's cultural context.
Support Youth Development
To empower children and youth by offering educational, cultural, and leadership-building programs that strengthen identity, confidence, and community connection. These initiatives aim to help young people develop essential life skills, build positive peer relationships, and engage meaningfully in their cultural and local communities.
Strengthen Community Engagement and Inclusion
To build bridges between diverse communities in Ottawa by organizing cultural exchange events and collaborative initiatives that promote mutual understanding, inclusiveness, and intercultural harmony.
Support Lifelong Learning and Educational Partnerships
To collaborate with governments, school boards, and community organizations to advance Chinese education and create sustainable opportunities for lifelong learning, teacher development, and curriculum innovation.
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