Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for American High School

Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for American High School Students July 15 2009 – July 31 2009

Sponsor Hanban (Office of Chinese Language Council International)

Mission To promote exchange between the youth of China and the United States To enhance the understanding of Chinese language and culture To stimulate US high school students’ interest in learning Chinese

Itinerary July 14: Departure from the United States July 15: Arrival in Beijing July 17: Opening ceremony and related activities in Beijing July 18 – end of July: Camp activities at a designated campsite July 31: Departure for the United States

Camp Activities Chinese language and culture in traditional classrooms Sports and cultural activities Sights of China’s long history and natural beauty

Chinese language and culture in traditional classrooms Chinese Folk Arts: Paper-cut

Chinese Language and Culture in Traditional Classrooms Continue Martial arts:

Chinese Language and Culture in Traditional Classrooms Continue Calligraphy: Calligraphy means ‘good’ ‘writing’. Chinese Calligraphy is an art form, and calligraphers are highly respected. There are several styles of writing: Seal, official or clerical, regular, running or semi-cursive, and cursive. Each one has its own characteristics and purpose.

Samples of Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese Language and Culture in Traditional Classrooms Continue Brush painting:

Chinese Language and Culture in Traditional Classrooms Continue Tea ceremony: there are a couple of short videos that show Chinese tea ceremony. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR3lqi0Qzhs http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8661450619856085347

Sports and Cultural Activities Basketball friendly match International students get-together Host family experiences etc

Sightseeing Sights of China’s long history and natural beauty

Qualifications for Students Currently enrolled in credited public/private high schools US Citizen Without any Chinese learning background, or learning Chinese for less than 3 years Excellent academic record Interest in Chinese language and culture Physically capable of international travel

Qualifications for Chaperons K-12 teaching experiences, preferably Chinese teachers Rich student management experience Previous experience of living/staying in China; knowledge of basic conditions in China Love for teaching; high sense of responsibility Outstanding communication skills; ability to adapt to new environment Physically capable of international travel

Costs Participants (students and chaperons) are responsible for their own round-trip airfare Chinese visas, and international travel insurance Room/board, transportation, activities and sightseeing in China will be covered by Hanban from July 15 to 31, 2009

Application & Deadline Student applicants need to submit their applications, personal application letters, recommendation letters from schools or/and teachers to Confucius Institute before March 15th, 2009. Chaperons: please fill out the same applications, and submit the forms and their resumes to Confucius Institute before March 15th, 2009. Applicants will be notified of their status by April 15.