Summer Camp by Beijing Foreign Studies University (Beiwai)
Summer Camp for Middle and High School Students from Asia, Europe and America at the Beijing Foreign Studies University (Beiwai)
Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) is the most prestigious university in China focusing on the teaching and research of foreign languages and cultures. It has established seventeen Confucius Institutes through partnership with universities in Asia, Europe and America, with the Confucius Institute at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (CI-UHM) being the only partner CI co-established by BFSU in the United States. Students participating in this summer camp will not only experience Chinese culture, but also learn about other cultures through their interactions with students from other continents.
2011 Summer Camp Information
Time: July 16-25, 2011
Place: Beijing, China
Participant: 170 foreign students, 17 foreign chaperones (10 students and 1 chaperone teacher, mainly from Hawaii, will be selected by the Confucius Institute at the University of Hawaii at Manoa).
Activities: six modules including Chinese language classes, Chinese cultural talent classes, experiencing exclusive Chinese skills, cultural tours, Chinese art appreciation, and Chinese food sampling.
Organization: students from different countries will be grouped together and given specific tasks.
Language: Chinese and English.
Cost: Students and chaperones only pay for their international travel expenses from Honolulu to Beijing. All costs while in Beijing, including meals, lodging, traffic, accident insurance, and activities, will be covered by the host institute.
Candidates: age 12-18, non-Chinese and those who have never been to China preferred.
Deadline for application: March 29, 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 Camp Schedule
| date | activity |
| July 16, Saturday（星期六） | Airport pickup, registration, cultural and sports activities |
| July 17, Sunday（星期日） | Orientation, introduction, welcome dinner |
| July 18, Monday（星期一） | Opening ceremony / Chinese exclusive skills / Chinese cultural talents |
| July 19, Tuesday（星期二） | Chinese language class / cultural tour |
| July 20, Wednesday（星期三） | Chinese language class / exclusive Chinese skill |
| July 21, Thursday（星期四） | Chinese language class / exclusive Chinese skill |
| July 22, Friday（星期五） | Chinese language class / Chinese cultural talent |
| July 23, Saturday（星期六） | Cultural tour, cultural and sports activities |
| July 24, Sunday（星期日） | Cultural and sports activities, closing ceremony |
| July 25, Monday（星期一） | Departure |
