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LCA’s 2026 Summer Camp welcomes children aged 3-12 across five London locations.

Running from 20th July to 28th August 2026 (six weeks), the camp offers daily sessions from 9:30am–3:30pm, with early drop-off from 8:30am and extended pick-up until 5:30pm.

With prices starting from £285 per week, children enjoy learning Chinese through games, crafts, cultural activities and hands-on experiences, helping them build confidence, language skills and curiosity in a fun and supportive environment.


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Childcare vouchers accepted

LCA Summer Camp 2026- Clapham

LCA Little Stars Mandarin is designed to introduce young children to Mandarin in a fun, interactive, and engaging way. Through an immersive ‘learn through play’ approach, children will develop their language skills while enjoying exciting hands-on activities.

Led entirely in Mandarin, each session includes:
Songs & Rhymes – Strengthen language skills through music and rhythm
Dance & Movement – Engage in playful, interactive learning
Sensory Play – Explore Mandarin through hands-on activities
Puppet Storytelling – Bring language to life with engaging stories

After each class, parents receive a weekly learning guide with videos and flashcards to support continued home learning.

Class Details:
Class Size: 6-10 students – fun, engaging, and highly effective
‍‍ Parent Participation: Parents join the class and learn together with their child


Satisfaction Guaranteed!
If you find that after the first session the class is not the right fit for your child, we will offer a full refund, including the first lesson attended.

Childcare Voucher Tax Free Child Care Payment accepted

Join us for an exciting journey into Mandarin—learning through play has never been more fun!

LCA Little Stars Mandarin® Class

LCA Bilingual Stars Mandarin® is one of our most popular children’s courses, designed around the ‘learn through play’ concept. Through interactive classroom games, engaging family reading, and fun homework activities, children will quickly build a strong foundation in Mandarin.

✨ By the end of the course, your child will:
✔ Master 93 basic Chinese characters
✔ Build confidence in reading and writing
✔ Be well-prepared for the next level – ‘Primary Chinese’

Continued Home Learning Support:
Weekly learning guide with videos & flashcards for extra practice
Small class size (6-12 students) for a fun, effective, and engaging experience


Satisfaction Guaranteed!
If you feel that the class isn’t the right fit after your first session, we will give you a full refund, including the lesson you attended.

Primary Year 2 Class in Clapham/Balham (for Native Mandarin Speakers)

LCA Bilingual Stars Mandarin® is built on LCA’s original Bilingual Stars Curriculum and a “learn through play” approach.


By the end of the course, your child will:
✔ Master 93 basic Chinese characters

✔ Build confidence in reading and writing

✔ Be well-prepared for the next level – ‘Primary Chinese’

Continued Home Learning Support:
Weekly learning guide with videos & flashcards for extra practice
Small class size (6-12 students) for a fun, effective, and engaging experience


Satisfaction Guaranteed!
If you feel that the class isn’t the right fit after your first session, we will give you a full refund, including the lesson you attended.

LCA Bilingual Stars Mandarin® Class

LCA Rising Stars Mandarin is designed to familiarize young learners with Mandarin in a fun, engaging, and interactive way. Through a combination of songs, lessons, and games, students will develop confidence in listening, speaking, and understanding Mandarin while building a strong foundation for further learning.

Class Details:
Class Size: 8-12 students – fun, engaging, and effective
Location: St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, The Fairfield, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2UP

Car Park: Free on Saturdays

✅ Satisfaction Guaranteed!

If you find that after the first session the class is not the right fit for your child, we will offer a full refund, including the first lesson attended.

Join us and help your child develop a lifelong love for Mandarin!

LCA Rising Stars® Mandarin in Kingston upon Thames

Suitable for: Children who can speak and understand Mandarin fluently and recognise approximately 0–100 Chinese characters

Recommended Age: 5–8 years

Course Objectives

✔ Oral Communication
Develop confidence in everyday Mandarin conversation and communication skills.

✔ Pinyin Foundation
Master Hanyu Pinyin to build a strong foundation for reading and pronunciation.

✔ Chinese Character Writing
Learn basic strokes, common radicals, and correct stroke order to develop neat and accurate handwriting.

✔ Character Recognition
Recognise over 500 commonly used Chinese characters, including writing approximately 200 characters accurately and confidently.

✔ Cultural Understanding
Explore the richness of Chinese culture and gain a deeper appreciation of Chinese traditions, values, and heritage.

Course Duration



Primary Year 1 Class in Kensington Olympia 中国小学一年级

LCA Rising Stars Mandarin is designed to familiarize young learners with Mandarin in a fun, engaging, and interactive way. Through a combination of songs, lessons, and games, students will develop confidence in listening, speaking, and understanding Mandarin while building a strong foundation for further learning.

Class Details:
Class Size: 8-12 students – fun, engaging, and effective


✅ Satisfaction Guaranteed!

If you find that after the first session the class is not the right fit for your child, we will offer a full refund, including the first lesson attended.

Join us and help your child develop a lifelong love for Mandarin!

LCA Rising Stars® Mandarin in Kensington Olympia

LCA Bilingual Stars Mandarin® is one of our most popular children’s courses, designed around the ‘learn through play’ concept. Through interactive classroom games, engaging family reading, and fun homework activities, children will quickly build a strong foundation in Mandarin.

✨ By the end of the course, your child will:
✔ Master 98 basic Chinese characters
✔ Build confidence in reading and writing
✔ Be well-prepared for the next level – ‘Primary Chinese’

Continued Home Learning Support:
Weekly learning guide with videos & flashcards for extra practice
Small class size (6-12 students) for a fun, effective, and engaging experience


Satisfaction Guaranteed!
If you feel that the class isn’t the right fit after your first session, we will give you a full refund, including the lesson you attended.

LCA Bilingual Stars Mandarin® Class @ Kingston

LCA Little Stars Mandarin is designed to introduce young children to Mandarin in a fun, interactive, and engaging way. Through an immersive ‘learn through play’ approach, children will develop their language skills while enjoying exciting hands-on activities.

Led entirely in Mandarin, each session includes:
Songs & Rhymes – Strengthen language skills through music and rhythm
Dance & Movement – Engage in playful, interactive learning
Sensory Play – Explore Mandarin through hands-on activities
Puppet Storytelling – Bring language to life with engaging stories

After each class, parents receive a weekly learning guide with videos and flashcards to support continued home learning.

Class Details:
Class Size: 6-10 students – fun, engaging, and highly effective
‍‍Parent Participation: Parents join the class and learn together with their child


Satisfaction Guaranteed!
If you find that after the first session the class is not the right fit for your child, we will offer a full refund, including the first lesson attended.

LCA Little Stars Mandarin® Class in Clapham/Balham

LCA Bilingual Stars Mandarin® Class @ Clapham

LCA Little Stars Mandarin® Class in Greenwich

Link Chinese Academy

Founded in 2005, Link Chinese Academy (LCA) is London’s leading children’s Mandarin immersion school, offering structured and engaging Chinese education for ages 1–16 across Kensington Olympia,  Clapahm, Islington, Greenwich, Kingston


LCA Summer Camp 2026- Clapham

Link Chinese Academy

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