China Teenager Study Abroad

Program Snapshot Age Range: 13-15 Fun Ranking: Intensity: Homework & Exams Staff/Student: 1:12 Curfew: 9:30pm (Sun-Thur), 10pm (Fri-Sat)

Beijing Summer Camp

An ancient capital of six dynasties, Beijing is one of the most famous historical and cultural cities in the world. Temples, parks and historic sites all speak wonderfully and powerfully of the dream that was Old Cathay, but today there’s a new Beijing taking shape... just outside the exquisite walls of Beijing’s monuments, steel and concrete are steadily replacing silk and carved wood.

School Facilities: The school has 22 classrooms, an internet cafe, and student lounge area. Students are lodged in a residential complex, which is within twenty minutes via public transportation or walking distance from the school. The area is full of convenient stores and restaurants. The apartments are simple, but are furnished and equipped, all have a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, stove, pans and cutlery. Washing machine, TV and air-conditioning. Students will room by themselves or with one or two others close in age and of the same gender. A monitor stays in the apartment with the students during evenings and weekends. Three meals daily plus snacks are included.

Activities/Excursions: Activities include soccer, ping-pong, badminton, swimming, traditional paper-cutting, Chinese calligraphy, making Chinese dumplings, Chinese Martial Arts, watching an acrobatic show, and tours to local sites of young people's interest. Excursions include trips the Science and Technology Museum, Zoo, Canal Village, Water Park, and to cities or towns nearby. A one-day excursion and four afternoon activities are taken weekly.

Lodging & Meals: Dormitory, 3 meals/day

Supervision: This is a structured program with daily activities and weekend excursions. Summer Camp participants receive full supervision by school monitors, 24 hours a day. The program director is responsible for students' safety and comfort, along with the head coordinator. A team of dedicated professionals including activity coordinators, language teachers and monitors assists all teen participants. The monitors coordinate the activities and excursions, and they remain with the full camp groups during evenings and weekends. Every teacher holds a university degree and is experienced in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Teachers use a teaching method, which combines all aspects and skills of language such as grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, reading, conversation and writing, in an interactive way that makes language learning productive and interesting. Maximum 12 students per language class.

To/From School: 20 minute walk or ride via public transportation to/from school.

Prices/Dates (for 2010):