Calendar
The summer camp is divided into two sessions: Session 1 in late June and July, and Session 2 in August, each lasting four weeks. Daily classes are from 9 am to 6 pm (please refer to the schedule for details).
Flexible Program Selection: Our summer camp offers a wide range of program choices. You can choose morning or afternoon sessions, or both. You can select one week or multiple weeks, and you can combine Session 1 and Session 2.
Please bring your own lunch. The school provides a refrigerator and microwave.
Teachers will allocate rest time reasonably based on student needs.
Karate classes include a belt, and the uniform set is priced at $45. You can choose to purchase it, bring your own, or wear regular clothes. Please pay the uniform fee directly to Sensei Noah.
Art classes cover various art fields, including drawing, handicrafts, and clay modeling. All material costs are included in the tuition fee.
Free play activities include table tennis, chess, board games, reading, and painting.
Our collaborating partners include Sam from IC Robot, Guo Liyuan from Guo Liyuan Language Arts School, and Sensei Noah from Boston Budo. Other teachers at the summer camp are also experienced professionals beloved by children.
Collaborating partners include:
Karate is taught by Sensei Noah from Boston Budo. As for the detailed information, please go to: https://www.bostonbudo.com
Robotics is taught by Sam from ICRobot: https://www.icrobot.us
Chess is taught by Jeremy Berman, a USCF Chess Master with 10+ years experience teaching chess to children and adults. Having learned chess at 5 years old, he won his first tournament at the Midwest Regionals, and quickly was ranked in the Top 75 Under-18 U.S. Chess Players. Thereafter, he won the gold medal twice as the Illinois State High School Champion, and won many national tournaments, including in Chicago and Manhattan. For 4 years, he served as the chess coach for the Ponce de Leon Middle School - a Top 10 U.S. Magnet School - teaching children ages 8-13 years old, leading them to the U.S. SuperNationals. Chess is Jeremy's passion and he loves teaching chess to beginners and advanced players of all ages. Besides his chess skills, Jeremy is also a Ph.D. meteorologist working as a data scientist at a startup, and tutors children in mathematics, physics, and computer programming, among other subjects.
Jeremy's chess course will teach students the rules of the game, including special moves, as well as provide students the fundamentals of chess strategy and tactics. Students will solve puzzles, play games, practice positions, and be given individual attention as to ways they can improve their game. Critically, students will be given opportunities to compete in tournaments, which are a fun way for students to test their skills so they can reach their potential.
Children's Chorus is taught by Xuanhao Li. Ms. Li graduated from Longy School of Music. She is a Master of Music, young soprano, and she formerly worked at the Central Conservatory of Music Choir.
Educational Background:
Starting from 2014, studied under Professor Chao Haojian of the PLA Academy of Art and renowned tenor Dai Yuqiang.
In 2016, pursued further studies at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Russia and participated in numerous international vocal masterclasses and workshops. Received guidance from renowned mentors including Professor Max Bro, a pianist from La Scala Opera House in Italy, mezzo-soprano Jiaowana, Professor Cristina Rubin from Milan Conservatory, and renowned baritone Paolo Coni. Learned authentic Italian bel canto vocal technique.
Awards and Performance Experience:
In 2016, performed at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory's 150th Anniversary Concert in Russia, singing an aria from the opera "Tosca" and won the Gold Prize at the Tchaikovsky International Vocal Competition.
In 2016, participated in the highC China National Soprano Competition, winning the Gold Prize in the preliminary round in Jilin Province, the Gold Prize in the semi-final round in Beijing, and the Gold Prize in the national final.
In 2016, invited to give a demonstration lecture for music teachers in Suzhou City.
In 2017, received the Third Prize in the Renato Bruson International Vocal Competition.
Released her debut single "King Dragon Glorious" in December.
Participated in various performances and concerts including orchestras, opera productions, and solo recitals.
In 2022, she was accepted with outstanding performance into the Longy School of Music in the United States, pursuing a Master of Music degree. Participated in major projects such as Mass Opera and La Voce Totale during her studies.
Ms. Li has over ten years of vocal teaching experience, covering students of all ages from children to adults, exam-oriented students to seniors. Her teaching methods are flexible and tailored to each student's singing issues. Utilizing her superb vocal technique and years of teaching experience, she offers students guidance in pitch, rhythm, tone, resonance, vocal color, articulation, emotion, breath control, and more. Teacher Li possesses ample stage performance experience and excellent piano accompaniment skills, delivering teaching of the highest professional standard. She aims to enhance students' vocal qualities comprehensively, arranging ABRSM vocal exams and recitals accordingly. Her goal and expectation are to help students appreciate the beauty of music, enjoy and love music, and open doors to a better life through music.
Classes are held at Coolidge Corner in Brookline, located at 50 Sewall Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446.
The location is within a one-minute walk from Trader Joe's supermarket, bus station, and Green C line subway station. It's a five-minute walk from Coolidge Corner, Brookline Public Library, Rose Garden, and Lawrence School Playground.
There are many street parking spaces nearby. Brookline's parking policy allows free parking for up to two hours on weekdays and free parking all day on Sundays.