Arts and Academics

CDNIS Student Arts Council Visual Arts Winter Camp

Artist in Residence (Teacher): Homan Ho

Assistants: Midy Liu, Cici You, Emily Wang

A student led initiative

Announcing the CDNIS Winter Visual Arts Camp, a student-initiated journey into creativity! Guided by Artist in Residence, Ms. Homan Ho and supported by our Student Arts Council, this camp invites students to explore fresh techniques and create artwork. Join us to connect, experiment, and express your artistic passion this winter!

Grade: 4-7

• Dates: Dec. 15 - Dec. 19, 2025
  Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  Code: 61006 $2,500 Flat Rate

Santa's Workshop

Teacher: Winnie Au

Create Your Own Holiday Magic! 🎄

Looking for a fun and creative way to get into the holiday spirit? Join us for our Christmas Workshop, where your children can design and create their very own unique holiday decorations!

In this hands-on workshop, kids will explore their creativity through a variety of fun crafts, perfect for decorating your home or gifting to friends and family. From colorful ornaments to festive garlands, each project will inspire holiday cheer and spark imagination.

Don’t miss out on this delightful opportunity for your children to express their creativity and celebrate the holiday season. Sign up today and let the crafting begin!

Grade: EY2-Grade 4

• Dates: Dec. 15 - Dec. 19, 2025
  Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  Code: 61001 $4,180

Art Explorers' Nature Hunt

Teacher: Yucca Chen

Join our engaging Multi-Activity Handcrafting Course designed to spark creativity across various themes. Open to all skill levels, this course offers a chance to learn new techniques while expressing your artistic vision.

Participants will explore diverse themes, starting with Transportation, where you'll craft models of cars, airplanes, and trains. This hands-on experience teaches you to assemble and personalize your creations, perfect for transportation enthusiasts.

Next, dive into the Animals theme, creating charming figures from puppets to intricate paper mache sculptures. This segment blends creativity with a love for wildlife, introducing various crafting techniques.

Experience the outdoors with our Nature theme, where you'll craft items inspired by plants and landscapes, using natural materials and eco-friendly practices to connect with nature.

Celebrate the seasons in our Seasonal Celebrations module by creating unique decorations for holidays like Chinese new year and Christmas, adding a personal touch to your festivities.

In the Fantasy and Mythology segment, unleash your imagination by crafting magical creatures like fairies and dragons, encouraging creativity and storytelling.

Participants are encouraged to bring basic supplies like scissors and coloring materials, but all essential materials will be provided for a fully engaging experience.

No prior crafting experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and have fun! Basic skills like using scissors will be helpful, and our supportive instructors will guide you throughout.

Grade: EY2-Grade 2

• Dates: Dec. 15 - Dec. 19, 2025
  Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  Code: 61003 $4,180

Chinese Picture Stories Fun Camp

Teacher: Vivienna Deng

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of Chinese language and culture through the magic of storytelling! Our Chinese Picture Stories Fun Camp offers students an engaging and immersive experience as they explore beloved Chinese traditional stories and classic picture stories.Through these stories, students will expand their vocabulary, master sentence structures, and develop a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.

Our camp goes beyond the classroom with a variety of interactive activities, including story-related writing, drawing, handicrafts, and drama performances. These creative exercises make learning fun and memorable, helping students build confidence in their language skills while sparking their imagination!

Join us for an unforgettable adventure where language learning meets creativity! The Chinese Picture Stories Fun Camp will ignite your child’s curiosity, foster a love for language, and inspire them to explore the enchanting world of stories. Enroll now and let the magic of Chinese picture books bring language learning to life!

No experience necessary, all materials needed for class are provided by us.

*This camp will be taught in Mandarin, primarily in Traditional Chinese, but Simplified Chinese is welcome too.

Grade: Prep-Grade 2

• Dates: Dec. 15 - Dec. 19, 2025
  Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  Code: 61005 $4,180

Claymation

Teacher: Joyce Ho

Have you ever seen Wallace and Gromit or The Lego Movie? Have you ever wondered how these stop-motion animation films are made?

This Christmas, you can find out by creating one yourself! In this exciting and creative class, children will learn various stop-motion techniques and skills to bring their own animations to life. They'll also have the opportunity to sculpt their characters, design props, and create unique settings.

Join us for a hands-on, fun, and messy experience in this creative course!

Grade: 1-5

• Dates: Dec. 15 - Dec. 19, 2025
  Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  Code: 61102 $4,180

Little Artists: Chinese Painting Adventure

Teacher: Hallie Yan

This immersive 5-day program invites Grade 1 and Grade 2 students to explore the beautiful art of Chinese painting. Students will learn basic techniques, understand the philosophy behind this ancient art form, and create their own elegant artworks, fostering both artistic skill and cultural appreciation.

This camp will be taught in Mandarin.

Grade: 1-2

• Dates: Dec. 15 - Dec. 19, 2025
  Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  Code: 61004 $4,180

Creative Maker

Teacher: Fiona Cheung

The "Creative Maker" is designed for children from Prep to Grade 2, focusing on fostering curiosity and creativity while developing essential problem-solving skills. Through hands-on projects, group discussions and collaborative tasks, participants explore imaginative possibilities and learn to express themselves confidently. The program aims to enhance creativity, critical thinking, and social skills, providing a solid foundation for lifelong learning and empowering young minds to navigate an ever-changing world.

Grade: Prep-Grade 2

• Dates: Dec. 15 - Dec. 19, 2025
  Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  Code: 61007 $4,180