Culture class offerings vary each year. For questions about available classes for your child’s age group, email our Culture Director at culture@pcls.org or check the class listing in the registration system
PCLS offers a variety of culture classes to provide students opportunities to explore authentic Chinese culture. Culture Classes are held after language classes, from 4:20 PM – 5:00 PM. Listed below are offerings by minimum age for participation.
Age 4 and older:
舞蹈 Dance
No dancing experience required. Students will explore ballet and contemporary dance and will be expected to participate in extracurricular performances throughout the school year.
作業輔導 Homework Club
Designed for students who would like assistance with doing PCLS homework during culture class time.
唱遊 Story & Music
Designed for younger students to learn Chinese folk songs and stories through fun craftwork activities.
跆拳道 TaekwonDo
Students will learn Taekwondo, an Asian martial art known for its dynamic kicks and fast movements. Classes emphasize courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. Belt testing is also available.
Age 5 and older:
中國象棋 Chinese Chess (CS)
All levels welcome. Students are grouped by skill level (beginner or advanced) and sharpen their game through tournaments and competitions.
Age 7 and older:
STEM craft (STEM工藝手作）
In this class, students will explore science and health through fun, hands-on crafts and activities. It’s a creative and engaging way to discover the world of STEM and medicine!
Age 8 and older:
籃球 Basketball
Students play and learn basketball skills and are placed into groups based on skill assessment.
書法 Calligraphy
Students learn Chinese calligraphy.
中國結 Chinese Knotting
In this class, students will learn how to create a variety of projects using different Chinese knots. The projects range from simple bracelets to large, intricate swans, but no matter the size, our students’ creations are always made from string. Chinese knotting will teach children hand-eye coordination, patience, and creativity. They will make projects that can be used as decorations, gifts, and even adornments on clothes. Students will be placed into groups based on skill assessment.
國畫 Chinese Brush Painting (CP)
Beginner level Chinese brush painting class for students to learn the basic techniques (brush holding, brush strokes and ink application etc.). Different subjects will be introduced to students each year such as flowers, insects, animals, and simple landscaping. Students will participate in a gallery show of their paintings at the end of the year.
Age 9 and older:
扯鈴 Chinese Yo-Yo
No experience required. Students will need to have own yoyo and will be placed into groups based on skill assessment. Higher-level students will be expected to participate in extracurricular performances and external competitions throughout the school year.