MANDARIN BOOSTER CAMP FOR MI STUDENTS
Only camp in Los Angeles 100% plugged into the MI curriculum.
July 27th - August 7th
Perfect timing after LAUSD summer camps end
Keep Mandarin Strong Before School Starts
Prevent the Summer Mandarin regression! Our small-group summer camp helps MI students maintain and strengthen their Mandarin through:
🌿 conversational Mandarin
📚 reading & writing review
⚡ hands-on STEAM projects
🏃 movement, games, and dance
Week 1: 3 spots remaining
Week 2: Due to strong interest from MI families, we are opening a limited number of additional Mandarin spots with a second teacher.
Beloved, Former Braddock MI TA and Passionate Mandarin Educator
Meet Chen Laoshi
We’re thrilled to welcome Kimberly Tsuneta (née Chen) to our afterschool program at Braddock! As a former first-grade Teaching Assistant in Braddock’s Mandarin Immersion (MI) Program, Kimberly is already a familiar and trusted presence on campus. She spent two years supporting Braddock’s MI classrooms—working hand-in-hand with teachers and helping students thrive. Parents and staff alike know her for her warmth, dedication, and ability to connect with children in meaningful ways.
Born in San Jose, Kimberly spent 8 formative years in Taipei, where she immersed herself in Chinese language and culture. Her deep love for Mandarin, vibrant teaching style, and personal experience as a bilingual parent make her a powerful role model for young learners. Her own two children currently attend Braddock’s MI Program, and she understands firsthand how to make Mandarin fun, interactive, and accessible for kids.
In addition to her classroom experience, Kimberly has supported many students through one-on-one Mandarin tutoring. Her approach emphasizes engagement, confidence-building, and cultural connection—perfect for early language learners.
We’re so excited for your children to learn with someone who’s not only part of the Braddock family, but also passionate about nurturing the next generation of bilingual speakers!
Mandarin Mornings
Students practice conversational Mandarin through engaging activities and creative projects.
Activities include:
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storytelling and role play
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games and collaborative challenges
Back-to-School Mandarin Booster
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Because this camp takes place during the two weeks leading up to the start of school, we include daily reading and writing practice tied to grade level review.
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Examples:
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Students entering 1st grade review Kindergarten vocabulary
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Students entering 2nd grade review 1st grade vocabulary
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Students return to school feeling confident speaking Mandarin and ready for the next grade level!
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Students in this track should currently be enrolled in a Mandarin language or immersion program.
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:
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🧪 Explore science concepts like motion, balance, air, and force
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🎨 Design and create characters, tools and habitats
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🧠 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.
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