PlayThrive

PlayThrive offers project-based learning units that run for 1 to 3 weeks in its on-campus program, along with Mandarin homework assistance. It also offers camps with the same project-based, social-emotional learning approach, plus summer camps with Mandarin immersion, hands-on activities, projects, and cultural discovery.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–12 years old
• General schedule: On-campus program during RCSD school days after school to 6pm; camps during February, Spring, and Summer breaks; camps are week-long

About the provider

PlayThrive has operated since 2015. It describes itself as a non-profit educational bilingual environment and says it hosted over 3 dozen cultural and whole-child events for its parent and student community.

• On Campus Program (Orion Campus) — TK through 5th grade · After school to 6pm; open on all RCSD school days · Project-based learning units of 1-3 weeks; low teacher-student ratio (1:9 for TK/Kindergarten class, 1:12 for 1~2 grades, 1:15 for 3~5 grades); assistance Mandarin homework
• Camps — All ages not specified · February, Spring, and Summer breaks; week-long camps · PlayThrive camps are open to all; camps use the same project-based, SEL approach as the on-campus program
• Summer Camps — All ages not specified · Week 1 (6/8-6/12); Week 2 (6/15-6/18, 4 days); Week 3 (6/22-6/26); Week 4 (6/29-7/2, 4 days); Week 5 (7/6-7/10); Week 6 (7/13-7/17); Week 7 (7/20-7/24); Week 8 (7/27-7/31); Week 9 (8/3-8/7) · Mandarin immersion camps with hands-on activities, projects, and cultural discovery
• February Camp — All ages not specified · 2/16-2/20 · Season Explorers: Discover the First Signs of Spring
• April Camp — All ages not specified · 4/6-4/10 · Loong Research Lab: Discover the Chinese Dragon Through Stars and Stories

Low teacher:student ratio (1:12 overall; 1:9 for TK/Kindergarten class); annual tuition is invoiced in 10 installments over the course of the school year; tuition discount or assistance is available for qualifying families

What families say

“My son started Kindergarten during the pandemic, and enrolling him in PlayThrive during that difficult time was the best decision we’ve ever made. The first week, he came home talking about how he felt about all the changes (in Mandarin!), and had a healthy perspective about it with the help of his incredible teachers, friends, and curriculum.” — Christina, Kindergarten parent

“My son has been in PlayThrive full time program for 2 years and he loves it! We love that the school is applying a project-based approach in Mandarin learning. It creates opportunities for my son to apply and think in Mandarin, not just learn by books! Not to mention it’s such a nurturing and inspiring environment. Thank you, PlayThrive!” — Nancy, 2nd grade parent

“PlayThrive has created a bilingual environment in which our daughter has done just that–THRIVED. The teachers are dedicated, caring, innovative, and always seeking new ways to inspire and connect with each student. Our daughter comes home each day with art projects, and she has formed strong attachments to her teachers and close friendships.” — Chimene, 1st grade parent

Last updated September 9, 2026.