Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp
Mandarin immersion summer camp in San Francisco.
▌ Editor's read The Chinese American International School (CAIS) website loads as a legitimate school site, offering a summer immersion camp. CAIS is an independent school founded in 1981, indicating 45 years of operation. The Head of School is Andrew Corcoran. The summer camp provides a day program with Mandarin language and Chinese culture immersion for students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. The website mentions that all faculty and staff undergo background checks. CAIS has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @cais_sf and a Facebook handle cais.sf. Google reviews for 'Chinese American International School' show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the school's strong Mandarin immersion program and supportive community. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no specific state license number for the camp was found on the website. The school is a non-profit independent school.
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Since 198145+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given language/cultural program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 150 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Pricing for 2026 not yet available.
↗ What parents like
- Full Mandarin immersion
- Experienced teachers
- Convenient city location
↘ Watch for
- No pricing information available
- Limited program details
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp
- What ages does Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp accept?
- Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp cost?
- Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing for 2026 not yet available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp's hours?
- Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp?
- Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp is operated by a school program, with 45 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp provide lunch?
- Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp compare to other language/cultural camps in San Francisco?
- Chinese American International School – Summer Immersion Camp is one of 6 language/cultural camps in San Francisco that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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