Youth Programs
Wah mei-zing Summer Enrichment Camp
Introducing Wah Mei Summer Camp! Join us for an exciting summer camp focused on engaging, theme-based curriculum, project based learning activities in both English and Cantonese, Cantonese language practice and learning, outdoor recreation, and community building.
Serving youth grades 1-6 since the summer of 2018, and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Wah Mei is proud to join DCYF’s Summer Together initiative since its inception in 2021! We now serve up to 100 youth each year during this incredible Summer Camp Program.
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Highlights
Outdoor activities at Golden Gate Park
Bilingual programming with a focus on Cantonese lessons
Cooking classes, where youth will eat food they make themselves
Performance skill practice leading up to our Performance Showcase
Camping Trip for our incoming 4-6 grades participants
End of the Summer Picnic (Barbeque & Park Activities)
Weekly field trips
Program Details
What type of activities are planned?
Our Summer Camp program is committed to ensuring best youth development practices. We strive to put our efforts in giving our participants opportunities to take leadership roles, build healthy relationships with one another, encourage growth, develop a wide variety of interests through a range of activities and lessons, and mentor our youth to become well-rounded and socially conscious individuals. Our curriculum is project-based and is designed around weekly themes such as Ocean or Space week. Thematic programming helps to keep kids interested and build skills around a specific topic. Each week will be differently themed. Activities include STEM projects, community building, service learning, Chinese language and culture, arts and crafts, outdoor recreation, games and songs. Field trips will also take place such as the beach and areas in Golden Gate Park. We will also plan fun events such as picnics, a performance showcase, and camping trip for our 3rd-6th grade participants.
Cantonese Learning Component
Based on the theme of the week, participants will become familiar with Cantonese vocabulary, characters, and speaking practice related to the theme. Activities and day to day instructions will be led in English and Cantonese, students will be encouraged to practice speaking Cantonese though no prior Cantonese language experience is necessary.
Location
Wah Mei Irving
1555 Irving Street (cross street 17th Avenue)
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 603-2409
Our new location features 6 rooms, a community space, and a reception area. We look forward to welcoming our new participants in this space, as we have been busy working on getting the space ready with everything they will need to be successful.
Hours & Fees
Age/Grade - Incoming kindergarteners to incoming 6th graders.
The program will be from 9:00am - 5:00 pm.
| Session | Price * |
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| Session A - 3 weeks (June 9 - June 27) | $1050 |
| Session B - 3 weeks (June 30 - July 18) | $1050 |
| Session C - 3 weeks (July 21 - August 8) | $1050 |
| Extended Program - 1 week (Aug 11 - Aug 15) | TBD |
Sign up for all 3 sessions (Session A + B + C) for 10% off!
* Fees Subject to Change
* A $75 non-refundable application fee is required to process your submission
Financial Aid
Financial aid may be available, to see if you qualify for assistance please contact the Children's Council. The Children's Council helps families pay for childcare programs such as our Summer Camp. Please see their contact information below: Call (415) 276-2900 (Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 5pm) or visit childrenscouncil.org for more information.
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Summer 2025: Open Enrollment right now!
If you are interested in our 2026 and beyond Wahmeizing Summer Enrichment Camp, please fill out the interest form.
Testimonial
“Our girls LOVED camp! It was amazing - 4 weeks, no complaining, excited to go every day. The staff were so wonderful - so attentive and engaging, perfect balance of play and structured activities, and Chinese learning. The performances and daily trips to the park were also big hits.”
— 2023 Summer Camp Parent
FAQ: Wahmeizing Summer Enrichment Camp
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Wah Mei-Zing Summer Camp welcomes entering Kindergarteners through incoming 6th-graders.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; however, program acceptance will be in cycles beginning on March 15, 2025 for all cycles.
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Lunch will NOT be provided. Parents/Guardians will need to provide a daily lunch to their child/children. If you have any concerns about providing a meal to your child/children, please let us know so that we may be available to offer assistance.
On occasion, Wah Mei may be able to provide an afternoon snack. If you have any type of food restrictions or allergies please let us know at the time of enrollment.
Please be sure to have your child/children bring a water bottle every day. We will have water available on site for our participants to refill water bottles. -
Financial aid might be available. Please contact our community partner, Children’s Council at (415) 276-2900 (Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 5pm) or visit childrenscouncil.org for more information.
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Early pickups for other extracurricular activities will not be excused and may result in expulsion from the program. Excusable early pickups for appointments and family emergencies are to be arranged in advance, when possible.
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Wah Mei believes that daily participation in our Summer Camp is vital to children and youth’s development. Peer bonds, adult:child interactions, field trips, and high engagement and stability are hallmarks of our Camp. Participants are highly encouraged to be present and participate regularly. Participants that have inconsistent attendance may warrant a Parent Conference. Advance notification of your child’s absence is necessary to manage appropriate staffing. Please notify the program at summer@wahmei.org.