Chinese Language Summer Camp
MANDARIN CHINESE 普通话 LANGUAGE CLASSES!
June 3-18, 2025
(For qualifying students in grades 3, 4 and 5)
The CFISD Chinese Language Summer Camp offers a unique opportunity for students currently in grades 3–5 to engage in an immersive Mandarin language and cultural experience. Designed for those with little to no prior knowledge of Chinese, this three-week program runs from June 3–18 and aims to foster interest in world languages through interactive instruction and cultural exploration. With a focus on foundational skills and cultural appreciation, the camp encourages continued language learning into middle and high school. Space is limited, and early application is encouraged.
Contact:
Jennifer Klaus
Program Director
lote@cfisd.net
281-517-6001
Registration is now closed. Our Chinese language camp is now at full capacity! Please add your name to the waiting list by emailing LOTE@cfisd.net.
What?
The CFISD Chinese Language Summer Camp will be a 3-week Chinese Immersion program for students in current grades 3-5, who have little to no knowledge of the Chinese language and culture. The program aims to stimulate curiosity in the community about the Chinese language and culture and build learner’s interest in continuing their language study in middle school or high school.
Who?
June 3 – June 18 (10 days of instruction – No Fridays). Applicants must have little to no knowledge of the Chinese language or be returning from a previous CFISD STARTALK Camp.
Top 5 reasons to learn Mandarin Chinese
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UNDERSTAND OTHER CULTURES
Learning the relationship between practices, products & perspectives can lead to an appreciation of difference and diversity.
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Good Brain Exericse
Studies suggest that learning Chinese uses more parts of the brain than are required for other languages. Whereas English speakers only use the left temporal lobe, speakers of Mandarin use both. It improves cognitive skills such as memory, problem-solving, critical thinking and paves the way for learning languages in the future!
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Easy to Learn
Although Chinese is considered a difficult language to pick up, it is easier to get started than you might think! Students of the language are often able to start speaking basic Chinese in as little as a few weeks of beginning their studies!
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U.S. “CRITICAL NEED LANGUAGE”
Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is highly valued by various U.S. government agencies, such as the Department of State, Department of Defense, and intelligence organizations.
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CHINESE IS THE 2ND MOST IN DEMAND FOREIGN LANGUAGE REPORTED BY U.S. EMPLOYERS
International business, finance, education, and government agencies, have a particularly high demand for professionals with Chinese language skills. As China continues to play a significant role in the global economy and international affairs, the demand for Mandarin Chinese proficiency among U.S. employers is likely to remain strong in the coming years.