What ages is the Didici Mandarin Summer Academy for?

The Didici Mandarin Summer Academy is for children ages 5–12.

When does the 2027 Didici Summer Academy run?

The 2027 Didici Mandarin Summer Academy runs June 14 – August 6, 2027 in Berkeley, CA. There are 8 weekly themes and families can enroll for individual weeks or the full program.

How much does the Didici Summer Academy cost?

Tuition is $600 per week. Discounts are available for enrolling in 4 or more weeks. Aftercare is available for an additional fee.

Is the Didici Summer Academy a Mandarin immersion program?

Yes. It is a dual-language (Mandarin and English) screen-free enrichment program. All activities integrate Mandarin language learning throughout the day.

Is aftercare available at the Didici Summer Academy?

Yes, aftercare is available for an additional fee. Options are offered at different time tiers to fit family schedules.

Do I need to enroll for all 8 weeks?

No. You can enroll for individual weeks or any combination. A multi-week discount applies when enrolling 2 or more weeks: $50 off per full week for 2–3 weeks, or $75 off per full week for 4+ weeks.

Summer 2027

An Unplugged Bilingual Adventure in Berkeley

100% Screen-Free Dual-Language Enrichment · Ages 5–12

June 14 - August 6, 2027

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Enroll for all 8 weeks or select individual weeks

Premium 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio

Questions? Call Joy at (415) 309-1035

Proven Excellence from Oakland to Berkeley

Led by the seasoned team from Didici Daycare Oakland

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Specialized Experience

Our educators bring years of specialized Mandarin immersion experience from our successful Oakland location.

Proven Curriculum

Curriculum designed for cognitive development and cultural fluency, tested and refined with Oakland families.

Trusted Standards

The same high standards of care and engagement our Oakland families trust, now in Berkeley.

The 8-Week 'Learning by Doing' Curriculum

Each week brings new adventures in Mandarin immersion

Week 1

June 14-17

认识自己

Getting to Know Myself

Self-introduction, family, and personal interests

Week 2

June 21-25

自然探索

Nature Exploration

Plants, animals, and outdoor discovery

Week 3

June 28 - July 2

小小科学家

Little Scientists

Simple experiments and scientific thinking

Week 4

July 6-9

艺术世界

Art World

Creative expression through various art forms

Week 5

July 12-16

小小厨师

Little Chefs

Cooking basics and food culture

Week 6

July 19-23

功夫与运动

Kung Fu & Sports

Physical activity and martial arts basics

Week 7

July 26-30

乐高建筑

Lego Builders

Building, engineering, and creative construction

Week 8

Aug 2-6

书法艺术

Calligraphy Art

Chinese calligraphy and writing fundamentals

Program Details

Everything you need to know about our premium summer experience

Ages

5–12

years old

Small Group Size

8:1

student-to-teacher

Premium ratio

Daily Hours

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday - Friday

Investment

$600/week

from $450

per week

with multi-week enrollment

Early bird· ends May 1

(holiday weeks prorated)

After Hours Care (optional add-on)

3–4pm: +$45/wk · 3–5pm: +$90/wk

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What Parents Are Saying

Families who trust Joy, Simon, and the Didici team

"I never imagined my daughter could feel so happy without me around. She is very attached to me and quite sensitive, which made me worried that a program might not be a good fit for her. I visited every possible option in the city, but I only felt comfortable with Joy, and I have never regretted that decision! Every time I drop her off or pick her up, she smiles and looks so happy!"

Mei L.

7 months ago

"Joy does a fantastic job managing this program with thoughtfulness. She's fluent in both English and Chinese, allowing my child to experience different cultures in a warm and inclusive environment. She really listens to parents and has integrated more Montessori practices into their teaching style."

Sarah M.

1 year ago

"The activities were engaging and fun, and they had a lot of outdoor time which was important to us. Joy and Simon are warm, communicative, and deeply thoughtful in how they support both children and families. If you are looking for a place you can trust in, look no further."

David T.

2 years ago

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The Academy is an established Berkeley school setting at 2722 Benvenue Avenue, giving families a warm, intimate environment for focused Mandarin exposure and a clear, specific sense of place.