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CANTONESE CAMP FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS

July 27th - August 7th

Perfect timing after LAUSD summer camps end

A joyful summer experience designed for kids growing up with Cantonese at home.

Only camp in Los Angeles focused on helping young heritage learners build confidence speaking Cantonese through immersive play, conversation, culture, and hands-on activities.

Keep Cantonese Strong Through Summer

Designed for children with varying Cantonese backgrounds — from shy speakers to conversational kids — this camp focuses on helping children feel comfortable, proud, and excited to use Cantonese in everyday life.

Camp includes:

  • conversational Cantonese

  • immersive speaking & listening activities

  • structured play and role-play

  • Cantonese culture & food themes

  • movement, games, and team challenges

  • confidence-building through social interaction

Students receive:

  • 2 hours of structured Cantonese speaking & listening immersion

  • 30 minutes of guided Cantonese lunch conversation practice daily

After 11:30am, campers merge with the larger summer camp group for STEM projects, dance, games, and afternoon activities.

Sorry, we are completely sold out. Please join our email list so you get our early bird special next year!

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Native Cantonese Speaker | Hong Kong Native | Heritage Language Advocate

Meet Man Lou Si, Alda Mansukhani

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Man Lou Si is a native Cantonese speaker who is passionate about helping children build confidence speaking Cantonese in everyday life.

For Man Lou Si, Cantonese is much more than a language—it is a connection to home, family, culture, and cherished memories. Growing up in Hong Kong, Cantonese was woven into everyday life through conversations with family, local traditions, and stories passed down through generations. She believes Cantonese is a beautiful language rich in history, culture, and expression, and she is passionate about helping the next generation preserve that connection.

Language preservation is also deeply personal to her family. She and her husband made a commitment to raise their son primarily in Cantonese and have spoken Cantonese with him since birth. From Cantonese-language Disney movies and shows to annual trips to Hong Kong to visit family, they actively create opportunities for their son to develop strong connections to both the language and culture.

Man Lou Si volunteered with special education schools in Hong Kong and remains passionate about helping children learn and grow as an active volunteer at her child's school. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Man Lou Si spent many years in international hospitality with Cathay Pacific as a senior cabin crew leader, where she combined her love of travel, culture, and connecting with people from around the world.

Man Lou Si is excited to create a fun, welcoming environment where children can build friendships, develop confidence, and experience Cantonese as a living language through play, conversation, and meaningful connections.

Cantonese Mornings

Students practice conversational Cantonese through engaging activities and immersive play experiences.

Activities include:

  • conversational games

  • role play & storytelling

  • movement-based language activities

  • Hong Kong café & market themes

  • team challenges and collaborative games

Heritage Learner Focus

Because students enter with varying levels of Cantonese exposure, activities are designed with flexible participation levels so every child can succeed and build confidence.

Examples:

  • younger students may answer with single words

  • older students practice complete sentences

  • stronger speakers help lead and support peers

Speaking & Listening First

This camp prioritizes:

  • conversational confidence

  • listening comprehension

  • natural language use

  • positive cultural connection

Rather than heavy worksheets or memorization.

Students spend 2.5 hours each morning immersed in Cantonese before joining the afternoon STEM and enrichment camp program.

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Choose Afternoon

STEM Adventures Track: 
Pokémon or K-Pop Demon Hunters

In the afternoon, campers come together for hands-on STEAM projects inspired by themes kids love. Campers will choose between Pokemon OR K-Pop Demon Hunters at registration. Projects include:

  • 🧪 Explore science concepts like motion, balance, air, and force

  • 🎨 Design and create characters, tools and habitats

  • 🧠 Solve team challenges and strategy games

Each project encourages campers to build, test, and create while developing creativity, teamwork, and confidence.

Campers also enjoy daily dance lessons from a professional dancer and movement sessions, along with team games and obstacle course challenges. Afternoons are designed to feel exciting, social, and creative, giving kids a chance to collaborate, build, and stay active.

A Typical Camp Day

Time                 Activity

9:00 – 11:00    Cantonese Mornings

11:00 – 11:30    Lunch

11:30 – 12:30    Pop Dance Along Session, with professional dancer

12:30 – 1:30      STEAM Projects

1:30 – 2:00        Snack Time

2:00 – 3:00       Games & Obstacle Courses 

3:00 - 4:30        Extended Care

More About Summer Camp

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WHO THIS CAMP IS FOR

  • Ages 5–9

  • Open to all genders

  • Existing speaking experience in Cantonese required

  • No prior STEAM or dance experience needed

  • Great for kids who love building, creating, moving, and imaginative play

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CAMP DETAILS

  • 📍 Location: 8636 S Sepulveda Blvd # D, Westchester, CA 90045

    • Indoor venue with large movement space

    • Photo only shows about 1/3 of venue

  • 🕗 Hours: 9am – 3pm

  • 📆 Sessions:

    • 7/27/26 - 7/31/26

    • 8/3/26 - 8/7/26

  • 🍱 Lunch: Bring from home

  • 🎒 What to Bring: Lunch, water bottle comfortable clothes & sneakers, comfortable clothes and sneakers

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$545 per Camper

Free extended care until 4:30pm

​After May 1st, extended care from

3-4:30pm will cost an additional

$100 per week

✔ All materials
✔ Professional dance instructor included (60 min/day)

✔ Sibling discount available


 

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