MANDARIN
MANIA
At Terra Schools’ immersive and fun Mandarin Camp, children ages 3-8 will learn to speak Mandarin through games, songs, and stories while diving into cultural traditions. Once a week, campers will enjoy a day of outdoor learning in nature at a nearby park or green space. This camp is appropriate for all levels of Mandarin language learners.
3 steps to sign-up:
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Sign-up or sign-in to Ultracamp
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Complete the registration form
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Your spot will be held once you pay & submit the form
Refund Policy
You may cancel your camp registration up to two weeks before your session starts for a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee. This applies to all cancellations, including camp fees, shuttle bus reservations, and aftercare programs. After that deadline, unfortunately, the full camp fee is non-refundable.
Shuttle
Available for all SF & Marin Camps
A daily shuttle bus is available for both SF and Marin camps for:
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Morning only, for one or two legs of the trip: $65 per week
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Afternoon only, for one or two legs of the trip: $65 per week
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Note: If your child is in Earth Discovery and needs the Afternoon shuttle, they will also need afternoon aftercare for 1 hour per day: Additional $150 per week
Session Dates Marin & San Francisco
Mandarin Mania Pricing
*Please note that week 1 (June 17 - 21) is priced at $575, considering the camp's closure on June 19th
for the Juneteenth state and federal holiday.
Daily Flow
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7:15 AM - 8:40 AM - Shuttle takers drop off your child at one of our Marin or SF shuttle stops
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Marin & SF shuttle stops & times
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9:00 AM - Arrive at Terra Marin School or Terra San Francisco School - Camp begins
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Morning circle
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Snack time
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Project or Activity
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Recess
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12:00 PM - Lunch (Lunch not provided - children bring their own lunch and snack daily)
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1:00 PM -
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Optional nap time (age 3-5 only, indoors).
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Quiet activities (reading, art, project time continued, etc).
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3:15 PM - Camp concludes. Pickup at Terra Marin School or Terra San Francisco School for non-shuttle takers
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3:20 PM - 4:55 PM Shuttle takers get dropped off at one of our Marin or SF shuttle stops
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Marin & SF shuttle stops & times
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Aftercare: 5:30 PM - Aftercare pickup at Terra Marin School or Terra San Francisco School
Outdoor nature exploration
During Mandarin language camp, campers get to explore local green spaces in SF and Marin for a half day, once a week.
Children will walk or take public transportation to a local nature spot. There, they'll learn social and emotional skills, math & science, literacy, the arts, fine and gross motor skills, and more through fun projects, personal and group reflection time, stories, and curiosity-inspired wandering - all in the great outdoors.
Children will be taught to walk safely in a line, holding onto a rope or holding hands with a partner as appropriate. They will be in a line where there will be one camp counselor at the front and one and the back. Those who cannot hold onto the rope will hold hands with camp counselors.
Daily schedule for outdoor half day
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9:00 AM - Arrive at Terra Marin School / Terra SF School
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9:00 AM to 9:30 AM - Free choice, gather belongings
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9:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Walk to nearby outdoor location of the day
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10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Morning circle with song/poem/gratitude
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Hike & nature exploration
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Snack time
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Sit spot (connection)
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Activity (Earth studies, movement, art, connection)
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12:00 PM to 12:30 PM - Lunch (Lunch not provided)
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12:30 PM to 1:00 PM - Walk back to school
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1:00 PM - Nap or quiet activity
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Activities of the day continued (Earth studies, movement, art, connection)
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Closing circle - daily reflection
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Journey back to pick up area
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3:00 PM - Pickup at Terra Marin School / Terra SF School for shuttle takers
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3:40 PM - 4:55 PM Pick up your child at one of our shuttle locations for shuttle takers
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Aftercare pickup at Terra Marin School / Terra SF School
Outdoor Locations
Marin:
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Horse Hill: 10 min walk from school, Mill Valley, CA 9494, Map
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Hauke Park: 10 min walk from school, East Hauke Soccer Field, 1 Hamilton Dr, Mill Valley, CA 94941, Map
San Francisco:
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Golden Gate Park: Bison Paddock (20 min walk), Spreckels Lake (15 min walk), and more
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Ocean Beach (15 min walk)
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Land’s End / Lincoln Park (20 min walk)
Naps
Campers ages 3-5 participating in rest time will be napping inside the school.
*Please note: Not all campers need to take a nap. Campers not participating in nap time will play small group games, create crafts or read stories.