Didici
Berkeley Campus Summer
Summer 2026

Quality Mandarin Learning

in the Heart of Berkeley
June 16 - August 7, 2026
Ages 5-12 - Premium 10:1 ratio
Enroll for all 8 weeks or select individual weeks

Proven Excellence from Oakland to Berkeley

Led by the seasoned team from Didici Daycare Oakland

Didici Oakland team with children in classroom

Specialized Experience

Our educators bring years of specialized Mandarin immersion experience from our successful Oakland location.

Proven Curriculum

Curriculum designed for cognitive development and cultural fluency, tested and refined with Oakland families.

Trusted Standards

The same high standards of care and engagement our Oakland families trust, now in Berkeley.

The 8-Week 'Learning by Doing' Curriculum

Each week brings new adventures in Mandarin immersion

Week 1
June 15-18

认识自己

Getting to Know Myself

Self-introduction, family, and personal interests

Week 2
June 22-26

自然探索

Nature Exploration

Plants, animals, and outdoor discovery

Week 3
June 29 - July 2

小小科学家

Little Scientists

Simple experiments and scientific thinking

Week 4
July 6-10

艺术世界

Art World

Creative expression through various art forms

Week 5
July 13-17

小小厨师

Little Chefs

Cooking basics and food culture

Week 6
July 20-24

功夫与运动

Kung Fu & Sports

Physical activity and martial arts basics

Week 7
July 27-31

乐高建筑

Lego Builders

Building, engineering, and creative construction

Week 8
Aug 3-7

书法艺术

Calligraphy Art

Chinese calligraphy and writing fundamentals

Program Details

Everything you need to know about our premium summer experience

Ages

5–12

years old

Premium Ratio

1:8

teacher to student

Daily Hours

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday - Friday

Investment

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🎯 Limited to 40 students for the 2026 season
⭐ Google Reviews

What Parents Are Saying

Families who trust Joy, Simon, and the Didici team

"Joy does a fantastic job managing this program with thoughtfulness. She's fluent in both English and Chinese, allowing my child to experience different cultures in a warm and inclusive environment. She really listens to parents and has integrated more Montessori practices into their teaching style."

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Sarah M.

1 year ago

"Joy and Simon have also helped cultivate community among the parents by putting together school celebrations for Lunar New Year and organizing times to get together outside of school. They and the teachers put so much effort into making it a great environment for the kids and it absolutely shows."

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Emily R.

1 year ago

"I never imagined my daughter could feel so happy without me around. She is very attached to me and quite sensitive, which made me worried that a program might not be a good fit for her. I visited every possible option in the city, but I only felt comfortable with Joy, and I have never regretted that decision! Every time I drop her off or pick her up, she smiles and looks so happy!"

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Mei L.

7 months ago

"Beyond being a great school, my husband and I really appreciated the Mandarin immersion curriculum. We receive lesson plans that help us stay connected to what she's learning, and although neither of us speak Mandarin, our daughter had no trouble learning to communicate in Mandarin at school."

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Jennifer K.

1 year ago

"The activities were engaging and fun, and they had a lot of outdoor time which was important to us. Joy and Simon are warm, communicative, and deeply thoughtful in how they support both children and families. If you are looking for a place you can trust in, look no further."

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David T.

2 years ago

Hosted at The Academy in Berkeley

2722 Benvenue Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 Visit The Academy

The Academy is an established Berkeley school setting at 2722 Benvenue Avenue, giving families a warm, intimate environment for focused Mandarin immersion and a clear, specific sense of place.

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Peace of Mind Planning

Flexible Registration Terms

We understand plans can change. Here's our commitment to flexibility:

Before May 16, 2026

Full Refund

May 17 - June 1, 2026

50% Refund

partial refund available

After June 1, 2026

No Refunds

final commitment period

All refund windows are derived from the same program start date used in enrollment terms.

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Join the interest list for Summer 2026 and be the first to know when registration opens

Didici Summer Academy is operated by Didici Daycare and utilizes licensed facilities in Berkeley, CA.