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Toddlers
Preschoolers (Pre-K)
Homeschoolers
Afterschoolers
Saturday Classes
Japanese Classes
Summer Camps 2012
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Chinese Programs for Children
Mandarin Chinese for
Toddlers •
Preschoolers •
Homeschoolers •
Afterschoolers •
Saturday Classes •
Chinese Summer Camps 2012 •
Japanese for
Children (Ages 6-12)
TODDLERS (2 years old): Mandarin Chinese Immersion Preschool for Toddlers
"The teachers provided a kind and nurturing environment at the school, and the other children were very
polite and well-mannered." -- a parent
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Location: Lake Oswego & SE Portland
Days: Tuesdays (SE Portland); Thursdays (Lake Oswego)
Times: 10 am - 12 noon (2 hours)
Ages: 2 years old
Program Title: Mandarin Chinese Immersion Preschool for Toddlers
Description: This class is designed for children 2 years old. Class sizes are
kept small. Teachers are native speakers of Mandarin Chinese with good or excellent English.
We keep the classes fun and the children engaged. Children will learn Chinese culture and language,
through coloring, singing and dancing, exercise, group games, story telling, arts and crafts, and other fun
activities -- all in Mandarin Chinese.
A parent or guardian is required to be present.
Registration:
Please contact us to set up a time to visit the center, meet the teachers, and
to learn more about what we do.
To register, please print and fill out the
Registration Form, then mail it back to us
with a check made out to the Bodhi Tree Center to our mailing address:
5403 SE Center St., Portland, OR 97206.
Early registration is strongly encouraged. Classes are filled on a first-register basis.
This is a year-round program with a 3-month minimum commitment. Please contact us for more information.
Tuition: 1 day a week: $105 per month, per child, with minimum 3-month commitment, plus annual $100 registration fee
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Preschoolers (Pre-K, Ages 3-5): Mandarin Chinese Immersion Preschool for Pre-K Children
"They are very good teachers, they know what they are doing. [Our child] seems to be very happy in the class.
When I get home from work she shows me her work that she did that day and is very proud of what she did."
-- parent of a child in Mandarin Chinese Immersion program for preschoolers
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Location: Lake Oswego and SE Portland
Days: Monday through Friday, 3 and 5 days a week
Times: 9:30 am - 12 noon (half day) and 9:30 am - 2 pm (full day)
Ages: 3-5 years old
Program Title: Mandarin Chinese Immersion Preschool for Pre-K Children
Description: This class is designed for children ages 3 to 6. Class sizes are
kept small. Teachers are native speakers of Mandarin Chinese with good or excellent English.
We keep the classes fun and the children engaged. Children will learn Chinese culture and language arts, simple mathematics,
arts and crafts, singing and dancing, group games, story telling and listening skills all in Mandarin Chinese. They will
also learn characters, reading and writing.
(Children must be potty trained.)
Registration:
Please contact us to set up a time to visit the center, meet the teachers, and
to learn more about what we do.
To register, please print and fill out the
Registration Form, then mail it back to us
with a check made out to the Bodhi Tree Center to our mailing address:
5403 SE Center St., Portland, OR 97206.
Early registration is strongly encouraged. Classes are filled on a first-register basis.
This is a year-round program with a 3-month minimum commitment. Please contact us for more information.
Tuition: 3 days a week, full day: $360 per month, per child, with minimum 3-month commitment,
plus annual $100 registration fee
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Homeschoolers (Ages 6-12): Mandarin Chinese Immersion for Home Schooled Children
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Location: SE Portland
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays (1- and 2- days a week)
Times: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm (full day)
Ages: 6-12 years old
Program Title: Mandarin Chinese Immersion School for Home Schooled Children
Description: This class is designed for children ages 6 and older. Class sizes are
kept small. Teachers are native speakers of Mandarin Chinese with good or excellent English.
Homeschooled children learn Mandarin through various methods of
language and culture study, including fun and games, arts and crafts, songs, stories, physical movement and excercise, outside activities.
Children new to Chinese will learn fundamentals of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation. Children
who already possess some Mandarin Chinese will continue to build on what they know.
Chinese characters will be taught, as well as pinyin/bopomofo transliteration system. All that and
we also make learning fun!
Registration:
Please contact us to set up a time to visit the center, meet the teachers, and
to learn more about what we do.
To register, please print and fill out the
Registration Form, then mail it back to us
with a check made out to the Bodhi Tree Center to our mailing address:
5403 SE Center St., Portland, OR 97206.
Early registration is strongly encouraged. Classes are filled on a first-register basis.
This is a year-round program with a 3-month minimum commitment. Please contact us for more information.
Tuition: 2 days a week: $350 per month, per child, with minimum 3-month commitment, plus annual $100 registration fee
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Afterschoolers (Ages 6-12): Mandarin Chinese Immersion for After School Children
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Location: SE Portland
Term: Fall, September 4 - November 22, 2012 (12 weeks)
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (3 days a week)
Times: 4-6 pm
Ages: 6-12 years old
Program Title: Mandarin Chinese Immersion School for Afterschoolers
Description: This class is designed for children ages 6 and older. Class sizes are
kept small. Teachers are native speakers of Mandarin Chinese with good or excellent English.
Ideally suited for children who go to grade school during the day, with or without Mandarin Chinese instruction.
Children learn Mandarin through various methods of
language and culture study, including fun and games, arts and crafts, songs, stories, physical movement and excercise, outside activities.
In a modified "bushiban" type of format, children will also have the opportunity to do their homework (assigned during the day),
and get assistance on it. For instance, math or Chinese homework.
Children new to Chinese will learn fundamentals of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation. Children
who already possess some Mandarin Chinese will continue to build on what they know.
Chinese characters will be taught, as well as pinyin/bopomofo transliteration system.
Registration: Please contact us to set up a time to visit the center, meet the teachers, and
to learn more about what we do.
To register, please print and fill out the
Registration Form, then mail it back to us
with a check made out to the Bodhi Tree Center to our mailing address: 5403 SE Center St., Portland, OR 97206.
Early registration is strongly encouraged. Classes are filled on a first-register basis.
This is a year-round program with a 3-month minimum commitment. Please contact us for more information.
Tuition: $255 per month per student with full 12-week commitment
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Saturday Classes (Ages 6-12): Mandarin Chinese Classes on Saturdays
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Location: SE Portland
Term: Summer 2012 (Now Enrolling!)
Days: Saturdays (1 day a week), July 7 - August 25, 2012 (8 weeks)
Times: 10-12 noon (Absolute Beginners)
Ages: 6-12 years old
Program Title: Mandarin Chinese Saturday Classes for Children
Description:
Beginner Classes: In the beginner classes,
children learn Mandarin through fun and games, songs, stories...
Teachers are native speakers of Chinese.
Children new to Chinese will learn fundamentals of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation. Children
who already possess some Mandarin Chinese will continue to build on what they know.
Some characters will be taught, as well as pinyin and/or bopomofo (transliteration systems). All that and
we also make learning fun!
Registration:
To register, please print and fill out the
Registration Form, then mail it back to us
with a check made out to the Bodhi Tree Center to our mailing address:
5403 SE Center St., Portland, OR 97206.
Early registration is strongly encouraged. Please contact us for more information. Classes are filled on a first-register basis.
Tuition: 8-week class: $180 per student (does not include cost of textbook or materials)
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Summer Camps: Mandarin Chinese Immersion Summer Camps (3-5 and 6+ Years old)
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Location: SE Portland
Days: Monday-Friday (1 week)
Camps: 3 Camps in all, each 1 week: July 16-20, August 6-10, August 20-24.
Times: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm (5 hours)
Ages: 3-5 (group A), & 6-12 years old (group B)
Program Title: Happy Chinese Campers, Chinese Immersion Summer Camp for Children
Description:
Children will learn Chinese language arts and songs, dancing, stories, arts and crafts, fun and
games and outdoor activities -- all in Mandarin Chinese. Children will be exposed to
various elements and aspects of Chinese culture.
Children new to Chinese will learn fundamentals of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation;
Children who already know some Chinese will continue to build on what they know.
Older children will also work on character development and recognition.
Register early to ensure a place.
Campers should bring their own lunch, but refreshments are provided.
Registration:
To register, please print and fill out the
Registration Form, then mail it back to us
with a check made out to the Bodhi Tree Center to our mailing address:
5403 SE Center St., Portland, OR 97206.
Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Tuition: First camp attended: $170 per student. 2nd or subsequent camp attended: $150 per student.
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Japanese Language Classes for Children
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Location: SE Portland
Term: Summer 2012 (Now Enrolling!)
Days: Mondays (1 day a week), Beginners level 1, July 9 - August 27, 2012 (8 weeks)
Days: Tuesdays (1 day a week), Beginners level 3, July 10 - August 28, 2012 (8 weeks)
Times: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Ages: 6-12 years old
Program Title: Japanese Classes for Children
Description:
Absolute Beginner Classes: Afternoon Japanese language classes for absolute beginners are for children with no prior knowledge of Japanese.
In this class, children learn Japanese through fun and games, songs, stories, flash cards, some written work.
They will learn fundamentals of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation. Some Hiragana characters will be taught.
All that and we also make learning fun! Ages: 6-12. The teacher is a native speaker of Japanese with experience teaching Japanese to children.
Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis.
Non-Beginner Classes: Afternoon Japanese language classes for non-beginners are for children with some prior knowledge of Japanese.
Children continue to build on what they have learned in prior level classes.
Children learn Japanese through fun and games, songs, stories, flash cards, some written work.
They will also continue to develop correct listening and speaking skills and correct pronunciation.
More hiragana, and some kanji and katagana characters will be taught.
All that and we also make learning fun! Ages: 6-12. The teacher is a native speaker of Japanese with experience teaching Japanese to children.
Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis.
Registration:
To register, please mail a letter with your name, the name and age of the student,
your address, phone and email address, as well as payment for the class. If paying by check, please make it out
to the Bodhi Tree Center. Our address is 5403 SE Center St., Portland, OR 97206.
Our mailing address:
5403 SE Center St., Portland, OR 97206.
Early registration is strongly encouraged. Please contact us for more information. Classes are filled on a first-register basis.
Tuition: 8-week class: $180 per student (Does not include cost of materials)
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