Sailing Chinese Adventure Camp 帆船航海华文体验营

Course Overview

Does your child find Chinese lessons boring or stressful? What if they could learn Mandarin - on a real tall ship at sea?

This March holidays, Agora Colearning has partnered with Han Tang Learning and the Royal Albatross to create a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that blends sailing, adventure, and Chinese language learning. Designed especially for children from English-speaking families who have limited exposure to Mandarin, this camp takes Chinese out of the classroom and brings it to life on the open water.

No textbooks. No worksheets. Just a real maritime adventure where Chinese becomes fun, natural, and memorable. Each session is a standalone experience - sign up for one day or both!

Camp Itinerary Date:

Monday, 23 March 2026 (School Holiday)

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Drop-off & Pick-up: Agora Colearning (HarbourFront Centre)

Schedule:

• 9:30 AM - 9:40 AM: Assembly at Agora Colearning & Pre-departure Briefing
• 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM: Supervised Transfer to Royal Albatross (via Sentosa Express monorail)
• 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Sailing Adventure & Immersive Chinese Activities on Board
• 1:00 PM - 1:35 PM: Transfer back & Dismissal at Agora Colearning

Transportation: Please ensure your child brings their EZ-Link card (with sufficient value), as the group will be taking the monorail to and from Sentosa.

Student Care: Children enrolled in Agora Student Care will be escorted directly back to their student care room upon arrival at 1:35 PM.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this experience, your child will be able to:

• Use 10-20 new Chinese vocabulary words related to sailing, the sea, directions, and maritime culture with confidence (除了会认识到 “水手，帆船，船长，方向，航线”等，还会学习到重要的航海事迹和基本的航行原理)
• Follow simple Mandarin instructions in a real-world, non-classroom context
• Describe their experience in basic Mandarin - what they saw, did, and enjoyed
• Demonstrate increased willingness and confidence to speak and engage in Chinese

Teaching Method

• This camp uses a Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and Total Physical Response (TPR) approach, meaning children learn Chinese by doing real things - not by memorising lists or filling in blanks.
• Immersive, experiential learning - all activities serve as natural contexts for Mandarin use
• Bilingual scaffolding - instructions are given in English and Mandarin, with increasing Mandarin use as the day progresses; children are gently encouraged but never pressured
• Hands-on, multi-sensory engagement - sailing, rope work, speedboat rides, and observation activities engage the body, not just the mind

Required Materials

Children should bring:

☀️ Sunscreen (applied before arrival; reapplication provided)

🧢 Hat or cap for sun protection

💧 Reusable water bottle

👟 Comfortable, closed-toe shoes with good grip (no slippers or sandals)

🎽 Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity (may get slightly wet)

🎒 Small backpack to carry personal items

🤢 Motion sickness medication (if your child is prone to seasickness - please administer before arrival and inform staff)

Provided by the organiser:

• Life jackets and all safety equipment
• Lunch and drinking water
• All learning materials and activity supplies

Please DO NOT bring: Expensive electronics, jewellery, or items that cannot get wet.

Spots are limited. We maintain a small group size to ensure quality instruction and adequate supervision.

Dietary requirements or allergies: Please inform us at the time of registration so we can make arrangements for lunch.

⚠️ Important Note on Outdoor Learning & Consent

This camp involves outdoor maritime activities including boarding a 47-metre tall ship (the Royal Albatross) at Sentosa, a speedboat ride to the Southern Islands, and lunch at sea. All activities are conducted under the supervision of certified professional sailing instructors, experienced Mandarin educators from Han Tang Learning, and Agora Colearning staff.

Safety equipment will be provided on board and all children will be supervised at all times - from assembly at HarbourFront Centre through to dismissal.

Parents/guardians are required to sign a consent and liability waiver form prior to the camp. This will include acknowledgement of the outdoor and maritime nature of activities, consent for supervised transport between HarbourFront Centre and Sentosa, emergency contact and medical information, and photo/video consent for documentation purposes.

In the event of severe weather conditions, parents will be notified in advance of any schedule changes or alternative arrangements.