{"id":58,"date":"2017-08-26T21:00:07","date_gmt":"2017-08-26T21:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2026-05-09T02:47:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T02:47:19","slug":"culture-%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e8%aa%b2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/pcls.org\/?page_id=58","title":{"rendered":"Culture \u6587\u5316\u8ab2"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture class offerings vary each year. For questions about available classes for your child&#8217;s age group, email our Culture Director at <\/span><b>culture@pcls.org<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or check the class listing in the registration system<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 \u2013 5:00 PM. Listed below are offerings by minimum age for participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Age 4 and older:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u821e\u8e48 Dance<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No dancing experience required. Students will explore ballet and contemporary dance and will be expected to participate in extracurricular performances throughout the school year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u4f5c\u696d\u8f14\u5c0e Homework Club<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for students who would like assistance with doing PCLS homework during culture class time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u5531\u904a Story &amp; Music<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for younger students to learn Chinese folk songs and stories through fun craftwork activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u8dc6\u62f3\u9053 TaekwonDo<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Age 5 and older:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u4e2d\u570b\u8c61\u68cb Chinese Chess (CS)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All levels welcome. Students are grouped by skill level (beginner or advanced) and sharpen their game through tournaments and competitions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Age 7 and older:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>STEM craft (STEM\u5de5\u85dd\u624b\u4f5c\uff09<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this class, students will explore science and health through fun, hands-on crafts and activities. It\u2019s a creative and engaging way to discover the world of STEM and medicine!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Age 8 and older:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u7c43\u7403 Basketball<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students play and learn basketball skills and are placed into groups based on skill assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u66f8\u6cd5 Calligraphy<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students learn Chinese calligraphy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u4e2d\u570b\u7d50 Chinese Knotting<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u570b\u756b Chinese Brush Painting (CP)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Age 9 and older:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u626f\u9234 Chinese Yo-Yo<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Culture class offerings vary each year. For questions about available classes for your child&#8217;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 \u2013 5:00 PM. Listed below are offerings by minimum age for participation. Age 4 and older: \u821e\u8e48 Dance No dancing experience required. 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