Kalamazoo Chinese Academy

06/22/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026-27 academic year.

KCA offers Chinese language classes for heritage and non-heritage students, Chinese dance team, Chinese yoyo (diabolo) team, lion dance troupe, Chinese chess club, cultural events, and more!

For more information and to register, visit: https://kzooca.org/enrollment

We are offering a special early bird discounted rate of $25 until 8/15. Don’t miss these opportunities to save!

If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

Providing Chinese language and cultural experience to youth in the greater Kalamazoo area since 1972.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day! 父亲节快乐!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 母亲节快乐!

05/04/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated a year of growth, talent, and community at the Kalamazoo Chinese Academy 2025–26 Year-End Showcase! Our language students shined as they demonstrated their skills and earned achievement certificates, while our youth dance, yo-yo, and lion dance teams received well-deserved awards. We also honored our graduating seniors for their leadership and dedication, and gave heartfelt thanks to our board members and key volunteers who make it all possible. What a joyful close to an incredible year. Congratulations to all!

KCA Performing Arts

03/22/2026

Our KCA Youth Lion Dance Troupe brought joy and excitement to the Midwest APIDA Student Union (MAASU) banquet with an engaging performance full of personality and skill! From greeting the crowd to showing off impressive tricks on stage, they created such a fun and memorable moment for everyone in attendance.

03/17/2026

Join us to hear from actress Kausar Mohammed (she/they) as they discuss "To Laugh or Cry: Comedy as a Tool for Hope." Comedy exists as a tool of resilience, critique and hope - especially in times where resistance is necessary.

Friday, March 20, 2026, 5 to 6:30 p.m., in Sangren 1910. This event is free and open to the public. There will be appetizers and boba catered by Cravings Deli.

Actress Kausar Mohammed's film, television, and voice work include Appendage, Little, The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night, What Men Want, CW's The Flash, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, and Monster High.

This event is a collaboration between WMU Mentoring for Success Program and WMU Office of LBGT Student Services.

03/06/2026

Update: Appetizers and boba from Cravings Deli will be available during this event.

Join us to hear from actress Kausar Mohammed (she/they) as they discuss "To Laugh or Cry: Comedy as a Tool for Hope." Comedy exists as a tool of resilience, critique and hope - especially in times where resistance is necessary.

Friday, March 20, 2026, 5-6:30pm in Sangren 1910 - free & open to the public.

Actress Kausar Mohammed's film, television, and voice work includes Appendage, Little, The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night, What Men Want, CW's The Flash, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, and Monster High.

This event is a collaboration with WMU Mentoring for Success Program and the Office of LBGT Student Services.

03/06/2026

Don't forget to spring forward this weekend! Set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, March 7. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8.

03/01/2026

What a joyful Lantern Festival celebration at Kalamazoo Chinese Academy! 🏮 We kicked off the day by sharing lunch together, then welcomed the excitement of a meet-and-greet with our amazing youth lion troupe. Families and students also enjoyed a special class exploring the history and significance of the Lantern Festival, followed by fun, interactive team activities where kids laughed, learned, and competed together.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible event coordinators, dedicated staff, supportive board members, enthusiastic volunteers, and all the families and attendees who made this celebration so meaningful. Your energy and community spirit truly lit up the day!

We would also like to express our gratitude to our sponsors:
* Pacific Rim Foods & Cravings Deli
* Z&W Chinese Cuisine
* Hunan Gardens Chinese Restaurant (https://chineserestaurantkalamazoo.com/)
* Hibachi sushi buffet
* Erbelli's Gourmet Pizza