A Place to Belong

The bonds you form at NECYSC are lasting. It’s more than camp—it’s your second family.

Why Join Us?

Engage with Culture

Discover Chinese culture with hands-on activities such as Chinese Yo-Yo, Er Hu, Gu Zheng, and calligraphy.

Learn Valuable Skills

Our programs focus on building teamwork, resilience, and leadership: skills that empower campers to thrive both now and in the future.

Build Lifelong Friendships

Campers forge connections that go beyond camp, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Our Programs

Day Camp

Ages 6-10

Day campers, grouped in small teams of around 10 peers, travel together to a variety of classes and activities, including Chinese Yo-Yo, cooking, swimming, and arts and crafts. In addition, they enjoy counselor-led events like Carnival and Fun in the Sun. The week wraps up with a Closing Ceremony on Friday, where campers perform and showcase what they’ve learned. Lunch and snacks are provided.

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Overnight Camp

Ages 10-14

Overnight campers, grouped with about 10 peers, enjoy the same classes and activities as day campers, including Chinese Yo-Yo, cooking, swimming, and arts and crafts. In addition to daytime learning, campers engage in exciting evening activities such as the Talent Show, Carnival, CIT Dress-Up, Movie Night, and the Dance. Each night, they gather in hall groups, building close-knit connections with their peers. The week culminates in a Closing Ceremony, where campers showcase their learned talents.

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ExplorAsian

Ages 14-16

ExplorAsian is a week-long, overnight program focused on exploring Chinese-American identity, developing leadership skills, and fostering connections. With an intimate group of around 20 campers led by Residential Advisors, the program empowers youth to become community leaders while navigating the transition from camper to counselor-in-training (CIT).

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Day / Overnight Camp

Day camp runs from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Overnight campers stay in the dorms at Brandeis University from Sunday to Friday. Campers are divided into groups based on age and experience. Throughout the week, campers participate in a variety of activities, including Chinese yo-yo, Kung-fu, Calligraphy, and more. The week ends with a Closing Ceremony on Friday during which campers perform what they’ve learned. Watch the video to learn more about our programs and activities!

Registration Sample Day Schedule Sample Overnight Schedule

ExplorAsian

Established in 2002, ExplorAsian is usually a week-long, overnight program for students aged 14 to 16 who are interested in exploring Chinese-American identity and related issues, building leadership skills, and meeting new people. The goal is to empower youth to become leaders in their communities. Watch the video to learn more about the EA program!

Registration Sample EA Schedule