The American Employees Association of the US embassy runs summer camps for kids ages 4-12, with themes ranging from colossal fossils to viking sails and dragon tails. There are plenty of outdoor activities, too - crafts, swimming, rock-climbing and more. The cost is 3,380 yuan or less per week. Students at the host school get a 20-percent discount.
July 7-Aug 15. British School of Beijing.
010-8531-3285.