Compare Beijing and Shanghai for a Chinese summer camp in China. Learn which city is better for international and heritage students, and explore RICH’s 2026 Beijing and Shanghai camp sessions.

RICH Chinese Summer Camp is issuing this statement to clarify recent confusion involving MagiChina and Cathay Camp. RICH is not MagiChina, is not Cathay Camp, and has never rebranded under any other name. RICH has been independently operated since 2007, and families should rely only on our official website and official contact channels for accurate information.

RICH has finalized the 2026 Beijing and Shanghai Chinese summer camp itineraries. Across five sessions, the updated programs include more interactive language tasks, city challenges, AI experiences, and cross-cultural activities. Highlights include hutong survival tasks, Pop Mart social interaction, Disney pin trading, LEGOLAND Chinese architect tasks, and AI visits. The goal is to help students use Chinese through real action, interaction, and immersion.

This article offers a clear, practical guide for parents, explaining how Chinese level actually works in a real camp setting. From complete beginners to heritage learners, it breaks down who can join, how classes are structured, and what truly matters beyond language ability. Written from a camp director’s perspective, it helps families understand whether a program is suitable for students aged 8–17 — and what to look for when choosing a Chinese immersion summer camp.

Is it safe to send your child to China for summer camp?

Written from the perspective of a long-term camp director, this article shares a practical parents’ checklist based on real on-site experience. From university campus housing and full-time supervision to language requirements and local operations, it explains what truly matters when choosing a China summer camp for students aged 8–17 — beyond brochures and marketing promises.

Choosing a Chinese summer camp in China can be challenging for families with students aged 8–17.
This guide explains what parents should look for, how to compare programs in Beijing and Shanghai, and how to choose a camp that balances language learning, safety, and cultural experience.