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Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for American High School Students
July 2013 (dates TBA)

Sponsor
Hanban (Office of Chinese Language Council International)/Confucius Institute
Mission

• To promote communication between the youth of China and the United States.
• To enhance the understanding of Chinese language and culture.
• To stimulate U.S. High school students’ interest in learning the Chinese language.

Itinerary

(2012 dates shown below)

• July 14: Departure from the United States.
• July 15:  Arrival in Beijing, China and the camp in a different province
• July 16 - 24:  Camp activities (the province name TBA)
• July 25: Back to Beijing
• July 26-28: Closing ceremony and related activities in Beijing.
• July 29: Departure from Beijing, China 

Camp Activities

• Learning programs focusing on Chinese language and culture in classroom settings.
• Sports and social activities.
• Field trips to Chinese historical and cultural sites and locations of natural beauty.

Qualifications for Students

• Currently enrolled in grade 9-12 at accredited public or private high school.
• US citizens.
• No Chinese learning background.
• Excellent academic record.
• Physically and emotionally capable of international travel.

Qualifications for Chaperones

• K-12 teaching experiences.
• Extensive student management experience.
• Previous experience of living/traveling in China; knowledge of basic conditions in China.
• Love for teaching; keen sense of responsibility.
• Outstanding communications skills; ability to adapt to new environment and situations.
• Physically and emotionally capable of international travel.

Costs

• Participants (students and chaperones) are responsible for the cost of their own round-trip airfare, Chinese visas, and international travel insurance.
• Hanban will cover room and board, transportation, activities, and sightseeing expenses.

Application & Deadline

(2013 dates TBA/ 2012 dates shown below)

• Student applicants must submit their applications, personal application letters and letters of recommendation from schools and/or teachers to the Confucius Institute before deadline of April 15, 2012.
• Chaperones: please complete the applications and submit the forms and your resume to Confucius Institute before deadline of April 15, 2012.
• Due to limited enrollment, no late application will be accepted. $300 deposit will be needed when submitting the application.
• Applicants will be notified of their status by May 15, 2012.

Support Services from Confucius Institute at KSU

• Registration.
• Program orientation.
• Visa application.
• Group international airline ticket reservations to insure seating and lowest possible fare.

For further information
Please contact Ms. Dongmei Liao
678-797-2646 or Email at DXL5182@kennesaw.edu