July 1
Stepping Stones summer program
Volunteer in migrant schools and community centers in Shanghai. Work as an English teacher and teach students from ages 6-15. You have to speak a good level of English and be enthusiastic about teaching, plus 16 or above in order to participate. Also the program provides training to volunteers.
// RMB1000 – 3000, Stepping Stones (www.steppingstoneschina.net)
July 1 – August 31
Dragon adventures outdoor camps
For outdoorsy kids, there will be chances to do some mountain climbing, rafting, camping and other fun activities at the Dragon Adventures outdoor camps near Moganshan.
// Dragon Adventures (For more information, call 187 2100 4614, email info@dragonadventureschina.com or visit www.dragonadventureschina.com)
July 3
Baby Swimming at CuCuGua Daycare
For parents and babies between 4 and 36 months, CuCuGua Daycare is holding a swimming class for improvement of motor coordination, balance and confidence in the water. This class lays the groundwork for future water activities by letting babies get in contact with water at an early stage. Swimming together also strengthens the bond between parent and baby and serves as a valuable family time activity.
// 3 pm, Cucugua Early Stimulation Center (info@cucugua.com, 15800965420, www.cucugua.com)
July 4 - December 27
Birthday party event planner
Give your child the best birthday party she could ever wish for by hiring LUC party master to help you plan the celebration. The staff at LUC is experienced and can help with all kinds of things including decorating, catering, entertainment and more.
// 9am-6pm, The Little Urban Center (www.partymaster.cn, party@thelittleurbancenter.com)
July 4
Grand opening of the epic brunch
There’s a new brunch in town, opening on July 4 at POP on the bund. It provides an unforgettable experience for guests by offering different packages and mouth-watering food. RMB888 for 2 people with a 3 course brunch menu and free flow of rose wine, RMB1488 for 4 people with a 3 course brunch menu and magnum rose wine, RMB2038 for 6 people with a 3 course brunch menu and magnum rose wine.
// 1pm - 4pm 7F, POP (139 1648 9071)
July 4
BBQ season premiere at Paulaner @ expo
The largest one of the four Paulaner restaurants in Shanghai is hosting a summer BBQ and beer garden concept with grilled suckling pig and juicy prime rib on the bone. Every first Saturday of the month, everyone can savor a hearty 300 gram portion of the roasted pig and 150 gram of the Prime Rib. This, including an all-you-can-eat buffet of starters and salads plus freshly baked bread and dessert goes for RMB238 per person. Kids under the age of 10 are free of charge. Happy hour between 4 and 7 pm gives you 50 % off on Paulaner beer and other alcoholic beverages.
// Paulaner @ expo (2206 0555)
July 5
Afternoon of Language Exchange
To meet new friends and speak Chinese, Japanese, English and other languages over a casual cup of coffee, get connected to the Kanichi Shanghai Group which organizes regular language exchange events. This Sunday, they are speaking Japanese at Lavazza Coffee in the international trade building.
// RMB40 for a cup of coffee or other optional drink, 2201 Yan'an Xi Lu, by Loushanguan Lu 延安西路2201号近娄山関路 (kanichishanghai@gmail.com)
