Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for American High School Students
The “Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for American High School Students” is sponsored by Hanban and the Confucius Institute Headquarters, in cooperation with various Confucius Institutes in the U.S., for American high school students to experience Chinese language and culture during the summer. It aims to enhance understanding and exchange between the youth in both China and the United States, and to promote the interest in Chinese language and cultural studies.
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2011 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp
Time: July 16-31, 2011
Place: Beijing/Shanghai or Beijing/Shaanxi, China (pending final approval by Hanban)
Participant: 10 students/1 teacher chaperone
Activities: Chinese language classes, Chinese cultural studies, interaction and exchange with Chinese students, sightseeing, and sports activities
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.
Student Candidates: age 14-18, U.S. citizen with no more than 3 years of experience in studying Chinese language and culture. Those who have never been to China preferred.
Teacher Candidates: experienced Chinese language teachers in grades K-12, responsible and able to lead/manage a student group on an oversea trip. Previous experience preferred.
Deadline for application: March 31, 2011
Mail Application packet to:
Qikeng Li – UHM Confucius Institute
1890 East West Rd. Moore Hall 417
Honolulu, HI 96822
Questions: Qikeng Li; Office 808-944-7256; liqikeng@gmail.com
Tentative Itinerary
| Date | Activities |
| July 16 | Arrive in Beijing (the international arrival flight is supposed to be between 8:00am-17:00pm). Then connecting flight to either Shanghai or Shandong (Hanban is responsible for the booking of the domestic flight). |
| July 17-26 | Cultural and educational exchange in local school in either Shanghai or Shandong. |
| July 27 | Return to Beijing (Hanban is responsible for the booking of the domestic flight) |
| July 28-30 | Activities in Beijing (including the closing ceremony of the summer camp, visit to Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters, tours, etc.). |
| July 31 | Depart for U.S. |
