Weekend and Summer Programs

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Saturday School & Summer Camp

DISCOVER, EXPLORE, AND GROW BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY

Give your child meaningful learning and adventure through our Summer Camp and Saturday School programs at Dalian American International School that support academic progress, skill-building, and personal growth.

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Engaging Learning Opportunities

Enjoy an enriching experience designed for both Elementary and Secondary students, with weekend learning that strengthens key skills and encourages curiosity. Our Saturday program helps learners stay motivated throughout the school year through focused academic support and engaging activities. Cambridge English Improvement Program offers a clear pathway to confident English, with sessions running on a rolling basis from 2026 and four hours of instruction each week.

 
In summer, join our Sea Dragon Summer Camp for a season of exploration, creativity, sports, and hands‑on experiences that inspire confidence and curiosity in a fun, supportive environment. DDC will also organize a vendor‑led summer camp for gifted students on our campus. This program is designed for highly capable learners and features advanced inquiry‑based activities in small groups.

 

 

Upcoming dates

Spring 2026 :
  
April 18, 25
May 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6
Registration for Saturday School is now open.
  
Week 1: April 14, April 18
Week 2: April 21, April 25
Week 3: April 28, May 2
Week 4: May 12, May 16
Registration for Cambridge Course is now open.


Summer 2026 :

Week 1 :  July 20-24
Week 2 : July 27-31
Registration for Sea Dragon Summer Camp for elementary and secondary students and DDC Summer Camp for gifted students is now open.

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Saturday Elementary English School

With our "Big English" program from Age 5-11, our specialized ESL teachers and dedicated STEAM expert will provide a dynamic curriculum that integrates language learning with science, technology, engineering, and art. This unique, two-teacher model develops essential communication skills and fosters critical thinking in a hands-on, collaborative environment. 
  • 10 weeks: April 18, April 25, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6
  • The above dates (Saturday): 8:45am-12:30pm
  • Age: Kindergarten to Grade 6
  • Price: 5250 RMB
  • The fee includes workbook, lunch, and shuttle bus service
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Saturday Secondary ESL School

Our immersive ESL program empowers students with real-world language skills through a content-based curriculum, students will dramatically boost their confidence and fluency in speaking, listening reading, and writing.

 

With our Barron's prep course taught by foreign experts, ensuring the students build the skills and confidence required for a top TOEFL score.

 

Our US college test prep course pairs your child with a team of subject-matter experts - a master's-level historian for the language components and a PhD-level researcher for the math. This specialized, two-teacher approach ensures personalized instruction that builds both skills and confidence for a top score. 

  • 10 weeks: April 18, April 25, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6
  • The above dates (Saturday): 8:45am-12:30pm
  • Age: Grade 7 to Grade 12
  • Price: 7000 RMB
  • The fee includes workbook, lunch, and shuttle bus service
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Cambridge English Improvement Program

As a Cambridge English demonstration school and autorized test center, DAIS offers a structured English pathway aligned with the CEFR, guiding students from A2 (KET) to B2 (FCE). Students build accuracy, fluency, and confidence through meaningful use of language. By the end of the program, students will communicate ideas more clearly and effectively, demonstrate greater control of language, and show confidence in both spoken and written English.


  • Duration: 4 weeks (each term)
  • Rolling admissions
  • Day and time: Tuesday 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Class size: 10 students
  • Price per term: CEFR A2 (KET) - 3600 RMB, CEFR B1 (PET) - 4000 RMB
  • The fee includes all materials, plus lunches and bus on Saturday
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Elementary Summer Camp

This year’s summer camp features an upgraded curriculum with English Language Arts, swimming, and STEAM, delivered in a full-day immersive English environment. Small class sizes and one-on-one practice support individualized learning.

 

Using the Cambridge English assessment system, student progress is tracked in real time. The campus replicates an American-style school experience, allowing students to learn in an authentic environment without going abroad.

  • First week: July 20-24
  • Second week: July 27-31
  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Age: 4-12 (Students Aged 9+ can choose the boarding option)
  • Price per week: 5000 RMB (day) / 7000 RMB (boarding)
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Secondary Summer Camp

The summer camp offers small class sizes of no more than 15 students, led by DAIS full-time teachers in a fully immersive English environment throughout both classes and activities. Selected high-achieving high school volunteers serve as Camp Counselors, sharing study strategies and personal experiences while providing positive role models.

 

With strong and stable international faculty resources, students are immersed in an authentic global classroom and campus culture, helping them adapt early to overseas learning styles and smoothly transition to an international education pathway. This is an ideal choice for families planning to study abroad.


  • First week: July 20-24
  • Second week: July 27-31
  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Level: Grade 6 to Grade 9
  • Price per week: 8000 RMB (day) / 9500 RMB (boarding)
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DDC Summer Camp for Gifted Students

This summer, our school partners with the DDC Gifted Camp Program to offer an exceptional advanced academic experience for high‑potential students in Northeast China. This is the first time the highly selective DDC program has been available in the region. Enrollment is limited, and all courses are taught by US‑certified gifted education teachers with extensive experience supporting talented learners.

 

Students can choose from three rigorous tracks. Rocketry for Grades 3–5 introduces physics and engineering through hands‑on rocket design and flight testing. Forensics for Grades 5–6 develops scientific thinking through simulated crime scene investigation and real laboratory techniques. Finance and Investment for Grades 7–10 builds financial literacy through market analysis, stock simulations, and real‑world economic decision‑making.

  • Dates: 2026.7.20-31, only full two weeks available
  • Time: 9:00-16:00 Monday to Friday
  • Level: Grade 3 to Grade 10
  • Applicants are required to have MAP, CAT4, SAT, or PSAT mathematics scores in the top 10%, and English scores in the top 50%
  • Price: 19,000 RMB, boarding options available for extra 4000 RMB (weekdays) / 6500 RMB (weekdays+weekends)
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READY TO JOIN THE EXPERIENCE?

Our Summer Camp and Saturday School programs give every learner the chance to grow, explore new interests, and build lasting confidence. At DAIS, we create experiences that inspire curiosity and support academic success every day.

We welcome your family to be part of a community where every child can thrive all year long.


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