Shanghai Summer! - Community Center Shanghai

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A not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the international community in Shanghai
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Attending
KAIST
Majoring in
Electrical Engineering
High School SAT Score
2210
High School IB Score
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Varsity Volleyball Team
Teacher in the High School tutoring program
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SCIS
We thank our 2015 Corporate Partners!
FOUNDING ORGANIZATION
SINCE 1998
FOUNDING HONGQIAO PARTNER
SINCE 2009
www.scis-his.org
www.concordiashanghai.org
FOUNDING MINHANG PARTNER
SINCE 2013
“SCIS imbued me with a strong passion for learning
and creativity. SCIS has provided numerous after-school
activities to teach students how to be cooperative and
creative, and it has created a comfortable environment
for students to reach a high-level of academic
achievement. I participated in the volleyball team and
learned to cooperate with other teammates; moreover,
I contributed to the school’s community by translating
the school’s “Dragon News” publication into Korean
for Korean parents.
– Epic Jung
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Class of 2013, Attended SCIS for 4 years
SCIS is a truly international school. Our rigorous curriculum and
excellent co-curricular opportunities promote high achievement.
Our diverse community of over 60 nationalities and our caring
environment promote future success. Visit us to discover for yourself
the amazing SCIS community. No school does it better.
Tour our campuses by calling 86-21-6261-4338 ext.1
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HONGQIAO • PUDONG
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CHARITY
The art and science of education since 1996
NURSERY – GRADE 12
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About CCS
CCS Summer Camps
For all the details
please turn to
pages 17-22 or
go to our website at
www.communitycenter.cn
CCS Fun Summer Camp is coming
soon! Sign up now!
What kind of summer camp do parents
dream of for their children? One with endless activities and learning opportunities that
are fun and engaging. CCS Summer Camp is
coming soon so don’t let your children miss
out. Sign up now!
The “Half Day Fun Summer Camp” is
designed with kids in mind. At CCS camp,
children will polish their English and
Mathematics skills, enjoy creative arts and
crafts activities, as well as play games that
promote fun and foster teamwork.
Children will be both physically and mentally
challenged and build memories to last a lifetime. With CCS experienced teachers as their
guides, campers are sure to have a fantastic
summer experience.
Top 3 reasons you should
choose “Fun Camp”:
•FLEXIBILITY!: Weekly enrollment allows
you to enroll from June 22nd – Aug 14th, during any week you are in Shanghai. Each week provides different activities. If you enroll your kids for two or three weeks, their days will always be varied.
•ATTRACTIVE PRICE!: CCS maintains a service principle, so the Camp is priced competitively. Take advantage of the early bird registration for even greater savings.
•GREAT LOCATION!: CCS Centers have a
friendly and welcoming environment where kids will enjoy coming, participating and learning.
The Community Center Shanghai
CONNECT | SUPPORT | ENABLE | ADAPT | THRIVE
There are many
exciting things
happening at CCS
over the next few
months with a
variety of classes
and events being
offered to help
students learn
more about their
exciting home.
For more information
on any of our programs,
services or classes please
visit the CCS website:
www.communitycenter.cn
Building Fund
Buy-A-Brick
Your Name
Your Name
Your Name
Your Name
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The Community Center Shanghai officially
opened its new Pudong Headquarters on
August 28, 2014 which is now located in
the heart of Jinqiao. This exciting development could provide a rare opportunity for
an individual, family or company to become
a landmark within an organization that
connects internationals working and living
in Shanghai. When you purchase a brick
for 1,000 RMB the name of your choice will
be inscribed into the brick and placed in a
prominent place within the building. There
is also a ”Family Brick” for 5000 RMB in
which families can place up to five family
member names onto the same brick.
Become a piece of Shanghai history by
leaving your permanent mark on CCS!
The Community Center Shanghai (CCS) is a not-for-profit LLC with a 16-year
history providing support to the international community in Shanghai.
CCS has been a pillar for the expatriate community since its inception in
1988, offering activities, classes and services to help newcomers thrive while
living abroad.
CCS operates as an NGO with the financial operation standards adhering
to USA NGO standards.
CCS Board consists of 11 individuals who are community leaders, corporate
executives and heads of educational institutions who provide guidance and
strategic direction for the organization. With this direction and support,
CCS is able to offer programming, special events, counseling and charity
initiatives to the community. Countless classes and tours are available to suit
a variety of interests, centering on foreign languages, cuisine, cultures,
hobbies, physical fitness and health.
CCS orientation sessions teach expatriates how to adapt to their new city
and connect with other newcomers.
CCS counseling programs offer affordable, caring and professional
mental health services to children and adults who may find this transition
challenging. Special events held throughout the year include Bazaars, Galas
and Open Houses which enables potential students to become engaged
within the greater community.
CCS is also proud of its charity initiatives. Through Giving Tree, River Of
Hearts and Charity LINK Programs, CCS is successfully bridging the gap
between expats and those in need.
Thank You Sponsors!
Programs are
provided to students
at convenient locations
throughout the city in
Pudong, Hongqiao
and Minhang.
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CCS Locations
FA C I L I T Y R E N TA L
Looking for space for meetings, parties, lectures,
classes etc? CCS has space to share at a reasonable
hourly rate. Please contact centers for availability
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MEDICAL SERVICES
Infertility
Pediatrics
Pudong Center
1146 Biyun Rd, Tower A, 3rd Floor
Jinqiao, Pudong
浦东新区金桥 碧云路1146号
A座3层 靠近黄杨路
Located on the corner of Huangyang Rd
above Starbucks. A short taxi ride from
Science and Tech Museum Line 2, Yanggao
Middle Rd Line 9, or Yunshan Rd Line 6.
Phone: (021) 3382 1770
Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Hongqiao Center
Lane 3215 Hongmei Rd
201 Sheng Lun Lan, Building 5B
上海虹桥虹梅路3215弄201号圣伦兰大厦
5楼B座，城市超市后300米，
程家桥支路上
Located 300 meters behind City Shop,
off of Cheng Jiao Qiao Zhi Rd.
The closest subway station is Long Xi Rd,
Line 10 on Hongqiao Rd.
Phone: (021) 6406 4276
Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Minhang Center
No. 360 Xing Le Rd 2F
Huacao, Minhang
上海 闵行区 华漕镇 幸乐路360号2楼
Located down the street from NAR
restaurant and the New Mall.
Phone: (021) 6406 3866
Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Dermatology
Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture
Podiatry
Physiotherapy
Chiropractic
Pharmacy
Osteopathy
Psychology
Personal Training
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MEDICAL CLINICS
Downtown Clinic
& Lifestyle Center
Xintiandi
T: (21) 5101 9262
CCS Counseling Center in Downtown: Ambassy Club Puxi, 1500 Huaihai Zhong Rd, Near Wulumuqi Zhong Rd
(Metro: L10, Shanghai Library Station)
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淮海中路1500号， 近乌鲁木齐中路（地铁10号线，上海图书馆站）
Four Seasons Clinic
Jing’an
T: 150 0059 7770
We provide the most natural,
effective solutions for your health by
Combining Eastern
medicine and
Western science
10 years successfully treating patients holistically through a blend of Traditional Chinese
Medicine and Western therapies.
A multi-disciplinary team of experts dedicated
to pain management and rehabilitation. Consultations in English, German, Spanish, Japanese
and Chinese.
Health insurance coverage and direct
billing, depending on individual policy.
CCS LOCATIONS
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Maps & Center Addresses
COUNSELING
Saying Goodbye In Shanghai
A Summer Of Self-Discovery
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CHARITY EVENTS
Gynecology
ABOUT CCS CCS History & Offerings
Internal Medicine
CCS Summer Camps / Buy-A-Brick
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Charity LINK
River Of Hearts
Giving Tree
CCS EVENTS
Shanghai 123
CCS Summer Camps
Friday Market
Summer Bazaar
CALL TO DONATE
Laptops & PC Computers
CENTER HIGHLIGHTS
Pudong, Hongqiao & Minhang Highlights
CAMPS & PROGRAMS
Everything Students Need To Know
About Camps & Programs
Online
appointment
scheduling
Hongmei Road Clinic
Hongqiao
T: (21) 6461 6550
Century Park Clinic
Pudong
T: (21) 6162 0361
WWW.TCM-SHANGHAI.COM
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Counseling
Saying Goodbye
in Shanghai
A Summer Of Self-Discovery
By: Andrea Smollan
By: Siobhan Brown
Losing friends to repatriation is a constant
reality for expats living around the globe.
Saying goodbye to those we have formed
strong bonds with is never easy and the
adjustment that follows can also be
challenging. I recently faced this struggle
when I said goodbye to my dear friend of
three years back in January. Our two year old
children Hayden and Kaden (or Hay-Hay and
Kay-Kay as they came to refer to each other)
grew up thinking they were siblings, sharing
holidays, celebrations, friends and even their
Ayi who split her time between our homes.
As often happens, after three years we
received the news that Lauren and her family
would be moving back to Kansas City. I had
conflicting emotions. My first thought was
of my son. I felt such anguish that he would
be losing his best friend, someone he had
known since birth. We were happy for our
friends and this new opportunity, but also
feared the hole they would leave behind
would be vast and impossible to fill. It was
time for them to go and for us to move on,
I just didn’t know how we would do that
exactly. I have been an expat for four years
now and said goodbye to many friends but
never to an entire family, one I had come
to adore and whose life had become so
completely enmeshed in mine. It didn’t feel
like I was saying goodbye to friends, It felt
like I was losing a sister and a daughter and
the emptiness I felt was palatable. Selfish as
it may be, I would have preferred we were
the ones saying goodbye, not the ones who
were being “left” behind.
For many expats, saying goodbye to valued
friends is nothing new. It begins when we
leave our home countries and embark on
new adventures abroad. According to Carrie
Jones, Director of Counseling Services at
CCS, common feelings that occur during a
move are “sadness and a reluctance to leave
family and friends as well as the comforts
and conveniences of a familiar way of life.
Many people will be assuming new roles or
even re-shaping their identities as they take
different jobs/promotions, or transition in or
out of the workforce. This can cause great
anxiety and stir up all sorts of questioning,
even for children who are often nervous
about starting new schools and making
new friends.” Expats don’t really know with
any certainty how long they will live in any
Coping Strategies To
Help During A Move
By: Carrie Jones,
Director of Counseling Services at CCS
Hayden & Kaden having a ball
location or when it will be time to repatriate.
For expats returning to the life they once
knew, the change can still be overwhelming
and full of emotional conflict. According to
Carrie, “Those returning home may worry
about fitting back in after having such a
life-changing experience, seeing so many
different things and having a perspective
few can share.”
It has been three months since our friends
departed and while we miss them dearly,
we are making our way, exploring new
friendships, traversing the city, trying new
activities, working and traveling. When my
son asks me, “Where is Hay-Hay?” I simply
explain to him that she is in America and we
will see her this summer. He seems to find
this idea acceptable and is patient to wait.
I know I must learn from his resilience and
recognize that with each new friend we
welcome into our lives, we give our families
an invaluable opportunity. It’s how we
handle this fluid and somewhat transient
lifestyle that will determine how emotionally
successful we are during our time abroad.
This is an extract from the full version
article printed in the April issue of
Shanghai Family Magazine.
Losing friends to repatriation is a constant
reality for expats living around the globe.
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•Take time to process the experience you just left, grieve if you need to, but also be sure to focus on and remember what you learned and gained from it.
•Be intentional about establishing new, healthy, fun routines, rituals, and
traditions (kids especially need this).
•Stay in contact with friends you leave behind. For young children, help them arrange Skype dates or visits, the impact of this is immeasurable!
•Plan a special outing, party, meal etc.
to help give family members a fun and
positive way to put closure on that
chapter of a relationship.
•Parents need to encourage children to
talk with parents or another trusted
adult so they can freely express their
feelings and acknowledge how difficult
it is to say goodbye.
Community Center Shanghai has
a team of more than a dozen
certified counselors, specializing in a broad range of psychological, emotional, and relational issues and offering sessions in multiple languages in convenient locations across Shanghai. So whether you could use assistance with a clinical
level mental health issue or just need a little extra support or a caring presence, CCS can help.
Counseling Inquiries: 136 3631 7474
COMMUNITY CENTER SHANGHAI
COUNSELING PROGRAM
Summer is around the corner. For some expats, this may mean returning home to visit family
and friends, or an extended vacation that offers a welcome respite from the heat. But for
those who remain in Shanghai, it can also be a time of challenge and change. With the stress
of altered routines, prolonged periods of unpredictable weather, and feeling distanced from
family and friends, expats remaining in Shanghai may be inclined to wish the summer away
rather than embrace it. While it may be hard to approach the summer with the same kind of
excitement as a trip back home, perhaps expats staying in Shanghai can prepare for the
summer by embarking on a different kind of journey…a journey of self-discovery.
Often the busy pace of our lives in Shanghai can leave us feeling out of touch with ourselves
as our schedules fill up with school, work, social and travel commitments. The idea of a few
‘quiet’ months in Shanghai may leave some feeling uncertain how to spend their time and
with whom. While some expats may look forward to a slower pace of life, for others, such
uncertainty may give rise to feelings of frustration, loneliness, isolation, and perhaps even
depression or anxiety. However, finding time to reconnect with yourself over the summer
may be the very thing you need to combat these feelings.
Self-discovery is defined as the process of learning more about yourself and trying to better
understand what your potential is, and what unexplored interests you may have. Here are a
few tips to help you begin your process of self-discovery and development over the summer.
REFLECT ON YOURSELF
Take a moment to reflect on yourself and how you feel. Try thinking of ways to begin a
journey that transforms or strengthens both how you think about yourself and your life in
Shanghai into something more deep and meaningful. Begin by examining what your motives
are and what it is you would like to develop within yourself over the summer. Are there
specific areas you would like to focus on or things you would like to do or change? Ask
yourself what brings you joy, fulfillment or inspiration? The key is to approach your selfexploration with patience and a willingness to be surprised.
CULTIVATE INNER & OUTER CONNECTIONS
“Discovery consists of looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something
different.”(Albert Szent-Görgyi) Try examining new and different opportunities for growth
and exploration within yourself. Embrace challenge. Take up a hobby or commit to a course
you have been meaning to do but can never find the time or confidence to pursue. Take a
risk. Often self-development involves pushing yourself and your limits by trying something
different. Be curious about your potential and your world around you.
Find ways to reconnect with others and Shanghai. One of the advantages of living in a place
like Shanghai is there is a wealth of opportunities to investigate and learn from. External
curiosity often leads to internal growth and fulfillment. So explore, explore, explore. Take a
tour. Connect with nature. Walk a different part of the city. Perhaps take some time to give
back by getting involved in your community or volunteer. Research shows that helping others
can influence our self-perspective and is linked with internal well-being.
CCS is pleased to introduce our
Director of Counseling at CCS.
Carrie is a licensed Clinical Social Worker
from Texas (USA) who holds a Master’s
degree in Social Work. Carrie works
with children, adolescents and adults
on issues related to cultural adjustment
and transition, family and relationship
issues, grief and loss, substance abuse,
anxiety, eating disorders, stress,
depression and mental illness.
If you find yourself in need of guidance
or feel you could benefit from a little
general support, don’t hesitate to reach
out to your local Community Center.
CCS has a large team of compassionate
counselors with solid experience
supporting families in Shanghai. Our
highly trained counselors fully understand the unique challenges families
face and can help adults and children
find balance during times of change.
COUNSELING INQUIRIES
Carrie Jones, LCSW
Tel: 136 3631 7474
Email: [email protected]
www.communitycenter.cn/counseling
An equally important aspect of self-discovery is taking time for self-care and giving yourself
a break. Take a time out. Meditate. Exercise. Journal. Paint. Space and time away from others
may feel strange but try using the break to be present and connected with your mind, to
enjoy the quiet, and to be silent. Self-reflection is an internal activity towards discovery and
will encourage personal development, bringing you closer to knowing yourself more deeply.
After all, as Maxwell Maltz so aptly said, “If you make friends with yourself, you will never
be alone”.
Andrea Smollan is a Clinical Psychologist at the Community Center Shanghai. For more information,
useful links/resources or to speak with Andrea, please email [email protected]
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CCS Events
Charity Events
River Of Hearts
River of Hearts (ROH), established in 2003,
is the oldest outreach program associated
with the Community Center Shanghai.
ROH provides expatriates living and
working in Shanghai the opportunity to
graciously donate new and used items. The
donations are delivered throughout the
year to needy communities across China.
Thanks to committed donors, enthusiastic volunteers, and the support of our generous
sponsor Hogar Property Services, approximately 10,000 boxes of donated items
have been shipped to provinces such as Yunnan, Heilongjiang, and Guizhou.
ROH’s flagship event is called the Sorting Party and approximately fifty parties have
been held over the last twelve years, averaging 4 per year. Volunteers at the party help
prepare donations for sorting, loading and transporting. Check out the below website
for details on our next event.
Charity LINK
You can also support River of Hearts initiatives by shopping at the Buy a Mile Bazaar
found at CCS events and at the Sorting Party. At the Bazaar, shoppers can get great
deals on gently used or new items and proceeds from these sales will help cover ROH
shipping costs. Designer items, books in several languages, children’s toys, housewares,
and more, can be found for fantastic discounts. Enjoy the pleasure of shopping with the
knowledge you are supporting a good cause.
Want to help? If you have space to offer as a drop-off location, funds to cover transport,
time to volunteer, or gently used or new items to donate, please get in touch with us!
Check out www.communitycenter.cn/riverofhearts or email [email protected]
Shanghai 123 is a grassroots initiative
led by the local international community.
This program was designed for individuals
and families during their most critical period,
and most attendees have less than 6 months
experience in Shanghai. Shanghai 123 is a
free half-day orientation where community
volunteers talk about common challenges,
answer questions and provide practical
resources and tips.
A light breakfast, lunch and care for children
2-12 years old is provided free of charge.
The program was launched in 2008 with
the help of Michelle Wright, a Shanghai
Community International School mother,
American Women’s Club member and
CCS employee. The idea grew organically
as an initiative to create a not-for-profit,
non-partisan platform for sharing resources
and tips. Relying 100% on informed and
engaging speakers, the program grew into
what the Community Center Shanghai
proudly calls Shanghai 123. The program
is incredibly successful at providing the
international community basic but
essential information to ensure a soft
landing in Shanghai.
Programs are held at our three center
locations in Pudong, Hongqiao and
Minhang, Saturdays from 9:00-12:30pm.
The 2015 season will resume in August.
• Adjustment and culture shock
• Air and water concerns
• Navigation of the medical
environment
• Tips on how to address workplace challenges and find a good work/life balance
• Ideas to help set up a new household with ease
• Tips on where to shop for essentials
• Tips on setting up internet, mobile
phones and TV
Please go online to learn more!
www.communitycenter.cn/Shanghai123
Giving Tree
Charity LINK, a service of CCS, is
dedicated to connect community service
organizations with individuals, corporations and other agencies in order to
build social improvement collaboratively
in Shanghai.
By offering workshops, networking
opportunities, and recruitment
platforms, LINK gives non-profits
opportunities to collaborate, make
referrals, and grow.
Want to give back?
LINK’s quarterly volunteer matching
fairs introduce many worthwhile causes
to hundreds of interested volunteers
annually. Check the website for more
information about when you can come
meet non-profits who need your help or
for personalized advice on where you
can lend a hand email:
[email protected]
www.communitycenter.cn/charitylink
Each year Giving Tree provides gift bags to over 10, 000 underprivileged children, filled
with much needed school supplies, winter clothing, and other necessities. It is our hope
that these children will be inspired within the program and grow up wanting to carry
on the mission of Giving Tree. These small bags have positively impacted thousands of
volunteers and children throughout its twelve year history. This year, Giving Tree will
celebrate a momentous milestone when it presents its 100,000th gift bag to a
deserving child. From humble beginnings in 2003, the program has gone on to touch
thousands with a message of love and generosity.
There is still time to get involved as a donor or to sponsor a child at migrant schools
found throughout Shanghai and in the surrounding provinces. Team up with one of
fifty organizations that help fill bags or get your own workplace or community group
involved! Each bag is personalized for a specific child with their preferences and details
in mind. In late November/early December, bags are given by the donors directly to the
children in a fun half-day event held at the migrant schools.
“ Thank you for our gift, clothing and toys, and for not asking anything in
return, only wanting us to grow up in the sunshine of love. You want us
to do well in our studies and to serve our country when we grow up. We
respect your spirit, we want to learn from you and we will never forget
you.”
2014 Giving Tree Recipient
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For further information on the program please visit:
www.communitycenter.cn/givingtree or email: [email protected]
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CCS Events
Come Experience Our New Concept –
The Monthly FRIDAY MARKET !
The CCS FRIDAY MARKET is the place to
MINGLE, EAT and TAKE AWAY tasty meals and
treats. This unique market is all about Food &
Beverages. Whether you’re looking for cold or
warm, savory or sweet, healthy, organic, baked
or delicious international fare, there is no limit
to what the market will provide. Wine, coffee,
tea and pre-ordered items will also be available
for purchase.
Take some time between visiting food stalls
to stop at the CCS Charity Department Booth
where you can shop and also learn more about
volunteer opportunities with local charitable organizations. Books, DVDs, housewares,
high quality clothing, accessories, and other goods can be found for very low prices.
Funds raised will be used for transportation of donated goods to people in need through
the CCS charity program, River Of Hearts.
So make your way to CCS to sample scrumptious food in a friendly environment or take
it away to share with family, friends and colleagues.
The FRIDAY MARKET is a monthly event that takes place between 10am–2pm.
Please check the CCS website for exact dates at each location.
www.communitycenter.cn
The Community Center is looking for unique and delicious food options to offer our
members. We do have a few vendor spots still available. If you would like to become a
vendor for our Friday Market, please contact us by email: [email protected]
For Registration go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FridayMarket
CCS Summer Bazaar
Once again CCS hosts Shanghai’s oldest and
largest Summer Bazaars! Last year’s Bazaar
hosted 180 tables in Pudong and this year will
be no exception, with even more tables and
exciting offerings available to please every
taste. Puxi shoppers can also shop at Bazaars
conveniently located in Minhang and Downtown Puxi. Bring the family and enjoy a nice
afternoon shopping for great bargains or that ‘hard-to-find-in-China item’. You will enjoy
the variety of vendors, exclusive artists and delicious, international foods. Mark your
calendar and tell your friends!
From a music classroom
to a Choral Concert
At Dulwich College Shanghai we believe in placing an equal emphasis on a students intellectual and personal development.
We offer a wide choice of inspiring orchestral and choral music programmes. Many of our students perform in famed
venues alongside acclaimed orchestras and some of the world’s leading musicians. Many go on to leading universities or
conservatories, including Berklee College of Music, Boston and the Royal Academy of Music, London, amongst others.
We are now taking applications for the 2015 - 2016 academic year. If you would like to learn more about us and how
we can bring out the very best in your child, we would be delighted to meet you. To arrange a visit please contact the
Admissions Team on (8621) 5899 9910-713, email [email protected] or visit www.dulwich-shanghai.cn.
Inspiration starts here.
CCS MINHANG BAZAAR | Friday, May 15th | 360 Xingle Rd, Huacao town
CCS PUDONG (JINQIAO) BAZAAR | Saturday, May 23rd | 1146 Biyun Rd, Jinqiao
CCS PUXI BAZAAR | Saturday, May 30th | Ambassy Club, 1500 Huaihai Zhong Rd
TIME | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
SHOPPERS
For additional information go to: www.commiunitycenter.cn/bazaar
www.dulwich-shanghai.cn
VENDORS
For Registration go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015Bazaar
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Call To Donate
Got used
laptops
& PCs?
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The Community Center and its associated
charities are in need of used laptops and PC
computers. The CCS charity department works
with schools that do not have the budget for
this basic technology but have a desperate
need. With the help of TEK-Shanghai and
Koben, one of CCS’ English speaking
technical support companies, we will certify
that your donated computer is wiped clean
of all your personal data. If you have a laptop
that you would like to donate, please contact:
Debbie Tuohey
Email: [email protected]
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Center Spotlights
Camps & Programs
Why Do Teachers Love Instructing at CCS Minhang?
Private Tours at
CCS Pudong
Cheng Fei Chinese Language Teacher
CCS is the best place I’ve ever worked. Everyone I have met here is
easy going, professional and well organized. I love those big, cheery,
bright classrooms as well as the small and intimate rooms for private
lessons. I can’t help telling people about CCS when I make new
friends somewhere. I explain that CCS has so much to offer because
students can learn new languages and have the opportunity to learn
all about the different cultures living here in Shanghai. I am so proud
to work at CCS.
Registration Policy
Please refer to our website or visit your local center for complete
information on CCS registration and policy procedures.
www.communitycenter.cn
I have been working as a Mosaic Teacher at the CCS in Minhang
for almost 3 years now and I love being a part of this team. It’s a great
pleasure working at the centre because I get to meet women from
different countries. I feel the courses offered contain valuable
information that helps new-comers settle down in Shanghai.
Students can learn international cooking, language skills, oil painting,
Chinese brush painting, mosaic, jewelry making, and so much more.
I feel that the Minhang Coordinators are very friendly, warm and
provide students with the perfect environment & amenities to
facilitate learning.
CCS & SECA
ELITE SPORTS
SUMMER
CAMP
Nongluck Thai Cooking Teacher
6-12 years of age
I have been working with CCS for over a year. I have met so many
wonderful people who are passionate about learning to cook Thai
food and many of my students become good friends later. I’m proud
to teach them a skill that they can later share with their entire family.
At the end of each class, I’m so pleased to see a smile on my students’
faces when they taste dishes they have lovingly prepared.
Join Friends Over Java at CCS Hongqiao!
Back by popular demand, Coffee Connection in Hongqiao! Curl up, relax, meet new
people, catch up with old friends and learn about different topics relevant to life in Shanghai.
Enjoy informative talks like What To Do In a Medical Emergency where Dr. Joseph
Chang, Chair of Emergency Medicine at Shanghai United Family Hospital will discuss how
to navigate medical emergencies in Shanghai. Meet historian and author, Tess Johnston in
her talk One Hundred Years of Expat History as she discusses the Western influence in
Shanghai through a century of dynamic change. Coffee Connection provides guests the
opportunity to learn, share and laugh while enjoying varied topics, engaging teachers and
lively company in this stimulating program.
Stop into the Hongqiao Community Center or go online to learn more about programs,
dates and times. www.communitycenter.cn
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SUMMER 2015
17/19Pudong
20/21 Minhang
Hongqiao
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Pudong
Aparna Waikar Mosaic Teacher
Don’t let Shanghai’s best season pass
you by! Start exploring Shanghai and
its surrounding cities with a pace and
itinerary that is personalized by you.
Bilingual, professional and experienced
guides will transport their clients
and guests in comfortable and clean
vehicles to selected destinations: Night
cycling, markets, old alleyways, water
towns, Jewish Settlement, French
Concession, The Bund, Suzhou,
Hangzhou and Changshu, to name a
few! The tour selection is endless.
So get planning and spend the summer
learning all about this breathtaking
and vibrant city.
Register online at:
www.communitycenter.cn
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Planning how to fill your children’s time over
the summer holidays can be overwhelming
and time consuming. Ideally, parents want
to find a program that offers a fun and
engaging curriculum while also being
convenient for the entire families schedule.
The perfect solution is now available. The
Community Center Shanghai (CCS) and
SECA Academy (SECA) have come together
to provide your children an exciting sports
camp. International teachers will nurture
and inspire your children’s potential and
talent. The Elite Sports Summer Camp
highlights a well-rounded approach towards
children’s development. Elite sports such as
fencing, squash and Muay Thai are taught in
this camp, as well as language and arts and
crafts classes.
Sign up now!
TIME
MONDAY
TUESDAY
9:15-9:30am
9:30-10:30am
CAMP VENUE:
SECA Pudong Center
No. 1089 Chuanqiao Rd, near Jinyu Rd. 川桥路1089号近金豫路
PRICE:
All materials and lunch are included.
Early Bird: 2100 RMB per week;
Regular: 2300 RMB per week
Half Day: 1300 RMB (lunch included)
Full Day: 500 RMB per day (lunch included)
Discounts: 100 RMB per week sibling discount;
100 RMB multiple week discount
SCHEDULE: July 6 to Aug 21
Mon to Fri
9:30am to 3:30pm
7 weeks
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Welcome
Language Art Language Art
10:30-10:45am
10:45-11:45am
Language Art Language Art Language Art
Break/snack
Muay Thai
Squash
12-1pm
Muay Thai
Squash
Muay Thai
Lunch/Movie
1-2pm
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
2-3:30pm
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing
3:30pm
Pick-up
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Minhang
PRIVATE TUTORING
MINHANG
For Adults: Chinese, English
For Kids: Chinese, English,
Math, Science
TUTORING SERVICE
Minhang CCS provides private tutoring
for adults and children, allowing for
individualized instruction and flexible
scheduling. Tutors can come to the client’s
home or make arrangements for another
location. (Fapiao provided)
CHINESE TUTORING PRICE
Please contact Minhang Center for details
about availability and pricing.
MINHANG OFFICE
360, 2F, Xing Le Road, Near Cafe Nar,
Hua Cao Town,
Minhang, Shanghai 201107
Phone: 021-6406-3866
THE HALF-DAY
FUN SUMMER
CAMP
GROUP A (4 to 7 years old - Junior Kids Group)
MINHANG CENTER
TIME
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
8:45-9am
9-10am
Children in this camp will polish their
English and mathematics skills, play
games and enjoy arts and crafts
activities. Don’t miss the opportunity
to sign your children up for a camp
designed to keep them mentally
stimulated.
Fun Half-Day Camp is designed for
three age groups; 4-7 year olds, 8-12
year olds and 13 and above. It consists
of mixed indoor activities which
include phonics, grammar, creative
writing, fun mathematics, arts &
crafts, etc. This summer, we are
introducing a summer camp for teens
which will mainly be focused on higher
mathematics skills like calculus along
with some physics.
FEE:
All materials and snacks are included
Early Bird: 1000 RMB per week
Regular: 1100 RMB per week
Discount: 100 RMB per week sibling discount 100 RMB multiple week
discount
SCHEDULE:
Weekly from June 22 to Aug 14
Mon to Thu
9am to 12pm
8 weeks
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THE HALF-DAY FUN SUMMER CAMP
Conversational
English/Chinese
Conversational Conversational Conversational
English/Chinese English/Chinese English/Chinese
Chinese Brush
Painting
Drawing &
Painting
Calligraphy
Arts & Crafts
Fun Math &
Science
Fun Math
& Science
Fun Math &
Science
10-10:10am
10:10-11:10am
THURSDAY
Welcome
Break/snack
11:15am-12pm Fun Math &
Science
12-12:15pm
Pick-up & go home
GROUP B (8 to 12 years old - Senior Kids Group)
MINHANG CENTER
8:45-9am
9-10am
Welcome
Fun Math &
Science
Fun Math &
Science
10:10-11:10am
Creative Writing
Conversational Creative WritEnglish/Chinese ing
Conversational
English/Chinese
11:15am-12pm
Chinese Brush
Painting
Drawing &
Painting
Arts & Crafts
10-10:10am
Fun Math &
Science
Fun Math &
Science
Break/snack
12-12:15pm
Calligraphy
Pick-up & go home
GROUP C (13 to17 years old - Pre Engineering Teens Group)
MINHANG CENTER
11.45am - 12 pm
12 - 3 pm
Welcome
Calculus and
Physics Fun
Calculus and
Physics Fun
Calculus and
Physics Fun
Calculus and
Physics Fun
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Hongqiao
PRACTICAL CHINESE
Beginner 1
Students learn the language basics applicable to daily life while building the foundations
for Mandarin. Interactive teaching techniques and exercise materials make these classes
educational, applicable and enjoyable.
CLASS
DAYS
DATE
TIME
PRICE
HONGQIAO CENTER
Beginner 1A
Mon & Thu
Jun 8-Jul 27
9-11am
2700 RMB EB/2900 REG
Beginner 1B
Tue & Fri
Jun9-Jul 31
9-11am
2700 RMB EB/2900 REG
Beginner 2
Have you completed our Beginner 1 course, or have had about 30-40 hours of Chinese
lessons? If you have, this is the class for you to continue to build your vocabulary and your
conversation skills. We can do a free assessment to determine if your language ability is a
match for this level.
HONGQIAO CENTER
FLOWER ARRANGING
Beginner 2A
Tue & Thu
In this 6 sessions course you will learn the
basics of making a beautiful European
style flower arrangement.
Review Classes
HONGQIAO CENTER
HONGQIAO CENTER
Flower Arranging
Tue
1-2:30pm
2100 RMB
Jun 9-July14
6 session
TAOBAO FOR EXPATS
Did you know Taobao translates as
“treasure hunt”? In this two-hour session
you will create your own Taobao account
and learn how to fund your account. Then
the treasure hunting begins! You will
learn how to search and pay for items
and will place your first Taobao order.
Returning items or asking for refunds is
also covered. If you are new to Shanghai
and looking for kitchen/household items
or planning a birthday party – Taobao is
for you! And everything is delivered to
your door. Remember to bring your MAC
or PC.
HONGQIAO CENTER
Jun 16-Aug 7
9-11am
2700 RMB EB/2900 REG
Summer is a perfect time to review and practice curriculum from previous Chinese language
courses. Sign up now and enjoy this relaxed and informative class.
Review 1
Mon & Thu
Jun 11-Jun 31
9-11am
1100 RMB
Review 2
Tue & Thu
Jun7-Jul 24
9-11am
1100 RMB
ENGLISH (Level 1)
This course is for the student who comprehends some English and would like to communicate with increased confidence and accuracy. The course is designed to improve understanding of spoken English through structured dialogs, dialog improvisation and pair practice
conversations.
HONGQIAO CENTER
English 1
Tue & Thu
Jun 16-Aug 6
10-12pm
3100 RMB EB/3300 REG
SPANISH (Level 1)
Hola! This beginner level course includes basic introductory vocabulary and regular verbs.
This course is designed to improve understanding of Spanish through structured dialogues,
improvisation and pair practice conversations.
HONGQIAO CENTER
Spanish 1
Thu
Jun 25-Aug 27
Taobao
Tue
CONVERSATION CLUBS
10am-12pm
300 RMB
English
Jul 16
1 session
10-11:30am
1900 RMB (10 sessions)
Speak English in a relaxed and less formal environment while meeting new people, learning
about other cultures and talking about engaging topics that change weekly.
HONGQIAO CENTER
English CC Beg & Adv
Mon
Jun 1-Aug 10
10-12 pm
50 RMB (1 session)
Chinese
In these courses students will learn to speak Chinese more fluently. Intermediate courses will
help students use Chinese immediately, targeting different social skills and small talk topics.
Join this relaxed and comfortable group as we work to improve Chinese speaking and listening skills with wonderful volunteers.
HONGQIAO CENTER
Chinese CC
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Wed
Jun 3-Aug 12
1-3 pm
50 RMB (1 session)
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It’s important
to stay
involved
I love that
my girls are
so active
I volunteer
my time where
it’s needed
Skilled parent fills gaps
through active involvement
Concordia is community. Diversity of culture and talent and
a spirit of participation contribute to the richness of the
environment. Our vibrant community grounded in Christian
values creates the ideal foundation for the entire family’s
success. Embrace community at Concordia.
Participate more.
www.concordiashanghai.org
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