Regular

Afterschool & Weekend Mandarin Nature Program

Ages: 4–13
Program year: September 13, 2026–June 18, 2027
Locations: Parks and natural areas in Bellevue, Mercer Island, Seattle, and surrounding communities

Registration

• New students: Complete the new-student form.
• Current and returning students: Complete the shorter returning-student form.

We will review your child’s Mandarin level, age, readiness, proposed schedule, and transportation request before confirming placement. Submitting a form does not guarantee admission, a particular schedule, or transportation.

Who Is Ready?

Our school-year program is designed for children with a foundational working knowledge of Mandarin—approximately Level 2.5 or higher.

Most children who begin without Mandarin need 6–10 consecutive weeks of intensive summer camp before they are ready for the school-year program.

Attendance Expectations

Consistent participation is essential for Mandarin development. Children who attend too infrequently may struggle to understand the group, express themselves, form friendships, and make meaningful progress.

For emerging speakers and students who need greater consistency, My World may require attendance at least three times per week. If a student is not progressing at the selected frequency, we may require additional days or recommend a different placement.

Some older students may combine in-person classes with online reading sessions. Online learning is not suitable for every child, particularly younger students.

Weekly Schedule

Area	Days and locations	Hours
Bellevue	Sunday	9:30 AM–1:15 PM
Bellevue	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday	3:45–5:45 PM; optional 3:00 PM start
Bellevue	Wednesday	1:45–5:45 PM
Mercer Island	Tuesday and Thursday	3:45–5:45 PM
North Seattle	Monday and Friday in NW Seattle	3:30–5:30 PM; optional 2:30 PM start
North Seattle	Wednesday in NW Seattle	1:45–5:15 PM
North Seattle	Tuesday and Thursday in NE Seattle	3:30–5:30 PM; optional 2:30 PM start
North Seattle	Sunday in NE Seattle	9:30 AM–1:15 PM
South Seattle	Monday and Friday	3:00–5:00 PM
South Seattle	Wednesday	1:30–5:00 PM

Optional early starts and extended hours require an additional fee.

Programs rotate among selected parks within each area. Locations may change for variety, weather, safety, park conditions, or operational needs. Families receive current location information through our regular school communications.

View the current school calendar.

School Pickup and Transportation

School pickup is a limited service for families committed to consistent participation. It is not automatically available with enrollment.

To qualify:

• The student must attend at least three in-person My World program days per week.
• At least three eligible students from the same school or designated nearby schools must share the route.
• My World must approve the route based on staffing, timing, distance, traffic, and capacity.

Meeting these minimums does not guarantee transportation. Routes may be modified, combined, suspended, or discontinued when enrollment or operating conditions change.

Pickup may use a school vehicle or supervised public transportation. Families will receive the specific arrangements in advance. Sunday is parent drop-off only.

Please contact our office before registering to confirm transportation availability.

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2026–27 Tuition

Prices are monthly charges for each selected weekly program day.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Enrollment option	2-hour program	3-hour program
Parent drop-off	$180/month per day	$270/month per day
Approved school pickup included	$259/month per day	$349/month per day

Wednesday and Sunday Explorer Programs

Session	Parent drop-off	Approved pickup included
Wednesday Explorer	$338/month	$417/month
Sunday Explorer	$338/month	Not available

Examples:

• Monday and Friday with pickup plus Wednesday Explorer with pickup: $935/month.
• Tuesday and Thursday with pickup plus Sunday parent drop-off: $856/month.

Actual tuition depends on the selected days, program length, early-start options, and approved transportation.

Our Curriculum

My World is a 100% Mandarin-immersion nature program integrating Chinese literacy, science, history, culture, social-emotional development, and practical life skills.

Children’s questions guide our learning:

• “Where does a rainbow come from?” → Water cycles, light, and physics
• “Why shouldn’t we step on snails?” → Ecosystems and responsibility
• “Why do birds lose their feathers?” → Molting and adaptation

Children enjoy substantial outdoor free play while teachers actively supervise, introduce Mandarin vocabulary and concepts, and support friendship-building and conflict resolution.

Students who attend consistently can make substantial progress in Mandarin speaking, comprehension, and reading.

Preparing for Class

Review How to Prepare for clothing, outdoor gear, illness policies, and other expectations.

Admission and Cancellation

Because this is a challenging 100% Mandarin environment, continued placement depends on whether the student can participate successfully. We may require increased attendance, recommend additional summer preparation, change placement, or discontinue enrollment when the program is not an appropriate fit.

• Before the program begins: 100% refund minus a $250 administrative fee.
• Within the first four weeks: 85% refund of remaining tuition minus a $250 administrative fee.
• After the first four weeks: Tuition paid is nonrefundable.

Transportation routes and specific park locations are not guaranteed and may change.