For many dual-income families, summer break brings a recurring headache: sending children to grandparents in hometowns risks academic setbacks, tutoring fees are steep, and leaving kids home alone is unsafe. Children's holidays have become a persistent worry for countless households. In Shenzhen's Pingshan district, the property management of Olympic Garden Emerald Bay Phase II has stepped up to address this issue by launching a free summer growth camp at the community's Party-mass service center and other venues.

On the morning of August 3 at 8:30 AM, the summer growth camp officially began at the Olympic Garden Emerald Bay Phase II community, with nearly 200 children participating in batches over the following three weeks. Activities include Go, basketball training, fun English, ukulele, calligraphy and painting, and robot science courses—marking the second consecutive year the property management has hosted a free summer care program.

Unlike commercial childcare providers, all courses on this schedule are entirely free. Teaching staff come from community Party branch-mobilized residents, volunteers recommended by the Party-mass service center, and sponsored public lessons from local educational institutions. "I used to dread summer when my child stayed home alone, either glued to TV or playing on a phone," said Ms. Li, a resident. She and her husband are both office workers, and the area lacks public resources, so they previously had to send their child back to their hometown. This year, she enrolled her child in calligraphy, painting, and basketball classes. "The classroom is right downstairs. The property set up a parent group, and after each session, they send a sign-off confirmation. I feel much more at ease," she added.

The choice to offer summer care was no coincidence. Among the community's 1,300-plus households, dual-income families dominate, creating a strong demand for summer childcare. The property management converted two unused activity rooms into temporary classrooms, coordinated staggered use of the community basketball court, planned courses, and organized activities, effectively addressing the pain points of working families. For curriculum design, Olympic Garden Emerald Bay Phase II's property teamed up with the Zhukeng Community Party-mass Service Center, the Olympic Garden Phase II Party Branch, and the Olympic Garden Phase I Party Branch, reaching out to nearby educational institutions. Organizations like the Olympic Garden Senior Table Tennis Association, Ruer Culture, Jianyi Go, Xiaobai Tree Bilingual Reading Hall, Zhixue Erle Education, and Xingzhi Education also contributed free public lessons. Through multi-party collaboration, a schedule covering math, English, logic, calligraphy, art, musical instruments, and sports came together.

On the first day, children settled in faster than expected. In Go class, after the teacher explained basic rules, pairs sat opposite each other and began playing, the clatter of stones crisp and clear. Table tennis was the liveliest, with kids queuing for turns at the tables; picking up balls was busier than playing, but no one complained of fatigue. On the basketball court, it was a scene of joy, with dribbling, shooting, and shouts mixing together, occasionally interrupted by the coach's whistle to maintain order. In painting class, crayons scratched softly on paper as each child diligently followed the teacher's instructions, painting with watercolors. From check-in to check-out with paper records, the property management handled procedures meticulously. Some residents noted that while these steps were tedious, they indeed added a layer of reassurance. "Children's safety is the top priority," one said.

This summer care initiative is a microcosm of the property management's shift from management to service. This year, the community's property team, guided by "Party-building leading property services," has partnered with Zhukeng Community to roll out a series of heartwarming measures. Addressing the lack of physical exercise among middle school students, they launched a youth table tennis public class tailored to the physical education exam requirements, offering zero-base instruction with Party member volunteers providing full support. During the July World Cup, the Party-mass service center transformed into a "fan hub," organizing community residents to watch matches together, with neighbors cheering for goals side by side. Outdoor movies, handmade wormwood health hammer workshops, and other community events have also followed, turning previously unfamiliar neighbors into friends amid laughter and conversation.

A project leader stated that the property team has been pushing to make services truly integrate into residents' lives. "Just doing basic property management isn't enough; we need to address real needs," he said. The summer growth camp is a concrete step in service expansion, with plans to continue launching targeted services around resident concerns such as elderly care, childcare, neighborhood socializing, and daily convenience. Going forward, courses in Go, basketball, ukulele, and homework tutoring will proceed as scheduled. Property staff have prepared drinking water and first aid kits in advance, with designated personnel assigned to each classroom for check-in and order maintenance. From summer childcare to community cultural events, these seemingly small details are transforming mere neighbors living together into a warm, interconnected community—gradually turning a geographical concept into a vibrant, human-centered living space.