Adult Classes have codes prefixed with A*. All other classes are for children only (under 18 years old).

ASI01C – Tai Chi (Chen Style)
Tai Chi Quan is predicated on the idea that mind, body and emotion are not separable. The exercise is designed to facilitate physical, mental and emotional development. It is performed in a slow, smooth and continuous manner, which relaxes the body and promotes the circulation of the blood; it strengthens muscles and lubricates joints; it develops concentration and stimulates awareness; it invigorates the heart and lungs and enables one to relieve fatigue, tension and stress. There are two Tai Chi classes offered in CHS – Chen style and Yang style. Chen style class mainly teaches: Chen new form fist set and second set, Chen competition form, Chen sword 57 forms and Tai Chi Fan. Yang style class mainly teaches: Yang 24 and 88 forms, Yang sword 32 forms and combination competition 42 forms.

ASI01Y – Tai Chi (Yang Style)
See above.

ASI02 – Adult Mandarin Conversation
This course is for people who are interested in Mandarin. The emphasis will be on phonetic studying, daily usage, reading, oral practice, and listening comprehension.

ASI03 – Adult Cantonese Conversation
This convesation group will be conducted in an open format and will be moderated by different people. The main goal is to provide an opportunity to have a Cantonese Only conversation group for adults who mihgt no have exposure to Cantonese Conversation on a daily basis. The focus of this group is to get people familiar with Cantonese jargon, pronunciation and idioms. This group provides a friendly environment where participants can feel comfortable talking nd discussing subjects in Cantonese. This group may help develop and increase fluency and vocabulary.

ASI04 – Adult Arts & Craft
The students in this class will be making 4 different art projects: 1. A Chinese Brush Painting project using water colors, 2. A Flower arrangement in the form of a wreath, a swag or a table centerpiece, 3. A sewing, needle, thread and glue project, 4. A Jewelry making project, making a necklace or bracelet with different kinds of beads, pearls or crystals.

ASI05 – Adult Chinese Folk Dance
The Chinese Folk Dance class includes basic dance techniques and repertory. The students will learn a new dance routine and will perform at the end of the semester either at the Chinese New Year Celebration or at the School Commencement Ceremony.

ASI06 – Adult Fitness
The fitness class mainly focuses on low-impact stretching exercises to increase blood flow, joint flexibility, and muscle toning. Students will need to bring a yoga mat for the floor exercises.

ASI07 – Digital Photography
The digital photography class is to inspire you at any experience level by mastering new tricks and techniques and improving your skill in photography. In addition, the class serves as a mentor program to mature students to next levels by mind sharing, group discussion and group project(s). The students in the class will learn Basic photography by understanding night, flash, and travel photography, color, and lighting. An introduction to DSLR will also be covered. Post production subjects such as basic editing, Photoshop basics, color profile, scripting, and basic printer output will be also covered. Some optional topics such as DVD authoring, video editing, digital compression, and desktop publishing may also be covered depending on the interest of the class.

ASI08 – Adult Chinese Calligraphy
Calligraphy is considered an illustration of art and self-expression in Chinese Culture. It dates back thousands of years and to this day, it is still widely practiced throughout China. We will be using simple tools like a brush, ink and paper to write poems, short scrolls, characters, and word pairings. Students will learn to correctly hold and use a brush to write. They will also learn how to transform everyday Chinese characters into beautiful works of art with style, balance, and beauty.

SSI02A – Children Chinese Folk Dance**
The Chinese Folk Dance class includes basic dance techniques and repertory. The students will learn a new dance routine and will perform at the end of the semester either at the Chinese New Year Celebration or at the School Commencement Ceremony. Specific cultural characteristics of the dance origination will be introduced to the students through dance movements and music. Students are also trained on how to work with each other as a team both in class and on stage.

SSI02B – Children Chinese Folk Dance**
Same as above. This class is for children 9 years old and up.

SSI03 – Children Soccer
The objective of this class is to introduce the sport of soccer to the students in a fun and non-competitive environment. Each class will teach and develop soccer skills and fundamental soccer techniques with emphasis on ball handling, passing, shooting, team play, and soccer related fitness. In addition, the class will develop each student’s attitude and enjoyment towards the game of soccer, and how to communicate with other students in the field.

SSI04 – Children Kung Fu
The martial arts are about training the mind, body and spirit. The purpose is to develop a positive attitude, balance and inner peace, good health, discipline, self confidence and respect. This provides children with something to do that is not only fun, but that will help in all aspects of their lives.

SCC01 – Chinese Chess
The Chinese Chess Club is an introduction and tutorial class for the ancient game of Chinese chess called Xiang-Qi in Mandarin Chinese. It is intended for students familiar with chess who wish to explore a fascinating game, and also for those students who have never played before. Let us join this Club and discover this Chess game and learn the strategy as we improve our game skills.

SCC02 – Embroidery
The embroidery class introduces the students to a wide variety of needle work projects, including traditional Chinese embroidery, cross-stitch, sequin & bead decorations, plastic canvas basket, etc.

SCC03 – Children Arts and Crafts
This class provides the opportunity for students to explore different kinds of arts and crafts. They will learn scissor techniques and color mixing using different media. We will be doing arts and crafts associated with different festivals. Lanterns for Mid-Autumn Festival, bunnies and Easter eggs for Easter are examples of our crafts. The classes will be taught in both Chinese and English. The kids will learn the basic Chinese representative of the individual theme of the class. Arts and Crafts are a fundamental part of the pre-school and kindergarten curriculum. We hope that through this class, the students will learn to think and create through the interaction with their works.

SCC05 – Children Chinese Painting
Students will learn how to use the Chinese brush, the ink, and how to apply the colors. They will first use pencils to trace out rough drafts, and then use the “double-hook” method to tint the painting, or the “impression” method to paint with water ink. The subjects of paintings include flowers, plants, fruits and scenery. The traditional Chinese painting must first go through the stages of tracing and imitating, to achieve the resemblance of its shape and spirit. The next stage is to do the sketching and creation, through the brushing technique and ink application, to exhibit the layer and charm of the painting.

SCC06 – Chinese Culture Art & Folk
The focus of this class is to introduce students to an assortment of general subjects relating to Chinese Culture, Art and Folk. Students will learn how to play and make a Shuttlecock, and also make a kite. An introduction to how to use a Chinese Abacus, and simple calligraphy will be covered. The students will also learn the importance of Holidays and Festivals such as: Chinese New Year, Mid Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and others. We will also cover folk songs as well as some etiquette.

SCC07 – Fun Learning through Games
This class is specially created to suit our younger students. We will focus on using games to develop and increase their Cantonese listening and speaking skills. We will be using a variety of games such as word puzzles, word pairings, memory games, spot the character, and nursery rhymes.

SCC08 – Children Chinese Calligraphy
Calligraphy is considered an illustration of art and self-expression in Chinese Culture. It dates back thousands of years and to this day, it is still widely practiced throughout China. We will be using simple tools like a brush, ink and paper to write poems, short scrolls, characters, and word pairings. Students will learn to correctly hold and use a brush to write. They will also learn how to transform everyday Chinese characters into beautiful works of art with style, balance, and beauty.

SCC09 – Origami
The class focuses on simple beginner’s paper folding. The class is progressive; therefore, each item and step learned will eventually lead into intermediate level and advanced level projects. The students learn to fold a new figure every week. During the second half of the cultural class, the students are asked to make projects that were made in the weeks past to see if they can remember how to fold it again. Examples of some projects that the students have learned are: the heart, crane, star box, and the rather complex camera.

SCC10 – Children Mandarin Conversation
This class puts an emphasis on phonetic studying, oral practice, and daily usage of the mandarin language.

SCC11 – Lion Dance
The Lion Dance is an essential part of the Chinese New Year celebration in China and all around the world. In this class, the students will learn how to play the drum and handle the Lion head. The students will also learn the movements and the necessary choreography to perform at the Chinese New Year Celebration. In addition, some of the historical background and symbolism of the Lion Dance will be discussed.

SCC12 – Chinese Yo-yo**
The Chinese Yo-yo class will allow the students to learn how to spin the yo-yo and learn new tricks to perform at the end of the semester. The students will be taught increasingly challenging tricks with their yoyos and will be required to practice at home to master their tricks. Yo-yos will be needed every class and if your child needs a yo-yo, please ask the teacher about where to buy one.

SCC14 – Show and Tell
The objective of this class is to motivate students in Chinese listening and speaking skills via Chinese stories, songs and activities in their young age. Teaching materials are beyond Kindergarten school curriculum.

SCC15 – Homework Club
The goal of this club is to help students understand their weekly Chinese School homework. The class is not intended for the teacher to do their homework for them. No need to register for the class, but children and parents will require to sign in every time they attend the club. Parents of students enrolled in Cultural classes can also come into the club to help them understand their children’s homework.

SCC16 – Chinese Cartoon Club
The goal of this class is to expose young kids to more spoken Cantonese by watching short 15 to 20 minutes cartoons. The teacher will then ask the children to talk about the cartoon and will also re iterate some of the dialog and phrases that were part of the cartoon. Cartoons such as Tom and Jerry, Donald Duck, Pluto, Pokemon, and Bugs Bunny will be shown.

SCC17 – Sing to You Sing to Me
The goal of this class is to introduce young kids to simple Children’s Cantonese songs. Children will learn the lyrics to sing the songs, clap, and move their bodies to rhythm of the music. Children are welcome to share their favorite Cantonese song with the class.

SCC18 – Chinese Knotting
Chinese knotting is an ancient art form which began in China and spread gradually throughout Asia . Knotting techniques are traditionally passed down from one generation to the next. Chinese knotting is a type of folk art full of visual richness that varies depending on the cultural background of the artist. In this class, students will learn to master simple knots and create small projects based on the knots they have learned.

SCC19 – Music Club
The goal of the club is to introduce students to the world of modern Chinese music. They will sing popular Chinese songs, thus learning new Chinese words as the lessons progress. Through music, students will be introduced to Chinese language and culture in a fun and interactive way. Students may perform in school events such as Chinese New Year celebration and Graduation ceremony.