Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for American High School Students
Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for American High School Students
This camp is sponsored by Hanban (Confucius Institute Headquarters), and is offered in cooperation with various Confucius Institutes in the U.S. It provides American high school students an opportunity to experience Chinese language and culture during the summer.
2013 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp
Dates: July 10（Wednesday）—25 (Thursday), 2013
Locations: Beijing plus one city to be assigned by Hanban, in one of the following provinces: Tianjin, Henan, Shandong, Hunan, Zhejiang, Yunnan, Jilin
Participants: 700 total from throughout the United States; approximately 10 students plus 1 teacher chaperone per Confucius Institute
Eligibility—Students: Grade 9-12 (including rising 9th graders and new high school graduates), ages 14-18, U.S. passport holders whose native language is not Chinese, with no more than 3 years of experience in studying Chinese language and culture. Physically fit for international travel.
Eligibility—Teachers: experienced Chinese language teachers in grades K-12 who understand and respect Chinese culture, with at least one year teaching experience, responsible and able to lead/manage a student group on an overseas trip. Physically fit for international travel.
Activities:
1. Welcome and orientation (about 2 hours)
2. Chinese language classes (20% of program). Students will be placed in classes of no more than 15, depending on Chinese language level. These classes will be taught by experienced Chinese teachers, using textbooks that comply with YCT standards.
3. Theme-based experience and research (40% of program). Students will conduct various experiencing and research activities based on the themes of the Summer Camp and unique local features of the province.
4. Cultural interaction and experience (20% of program). Visiting local middle schools to talk to Chinese students, a home-stay of at least 1 day, sports activities with local students, etc.
5. Sightseeing (20%)
6. Final test: Take the YCT test before the end of the Summer Camp, and earn a certificate.
Cost: Students and chaperones are responsible for their international travel expenses from Honolulu to Beijing, travel insurance, and visa application fee. All costs while in Beijing, including meals, lodging, transportation, activities, and domestic airfare will be covered by the host (medical expenditures excluded).
Deadline for application: April 25, 2012
Mail application packet to: Prof. Qikeng Li, Confucius Institute-U Hawaii at Manoa, 1890 East-West Rd., Moore Hall 417, Honolulu, HI 96822
Questions: Prof. Qikeng Li; Office 808-944-7256, Cell 808-852-8999. Email: liqikeng@hawaii.edu
Tentative Itinerary
| Date | Activities |
| July 10 | Arrive in Beijing |
| July 11 | Opening ceremony, China info |
| July 12-22 | Go to another province for tour, study and exchange |
| July 23-24 | Review and exchange in Beijing |
| July 25 | Depart for U.S. |
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