Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for U.S. High School Students

汉语桥—美国高中生夏令营

Introduction

1. Mission Statement

2. Camp Activities

3. Application

4. Program Costs

5. Contact

Mission Statement

• Promote exchange between the youth of China and the United States

• Enhance the understanding of Chinese language and culture

• Stimulate interest in learning Chinese

Camp Activities

• Chinese language and culture class (paper-cutting, calligraphy, brush painting, tea ceremony, martial arts, etc.)

• Various sports and culture activities (friendly basketball matches, international students get-togethers ,host family experiences, etc.)

• Tour of historical sites and natural landscapes

Application

• Qualifications to Apply

1. U.S. Citizenship

2. without any Chinese learning background or having

studied Chinese

3. K9-K12 aging from 14-18

4. Possessing an excellent academic year and an strong

interest in Chinese language and culture

5. Physically capable of international travel

Application

• Application and Selection Procedure

1. Application Form

2. Resume

3. Personal application letter

4. Recommendation letter from schools or teachers

Application processJan.-Feb.Approval

process by Hanban

March

CI works with Soochow University

AprilCI collects applications,

conducts primary selection and summarizes

a list

MayCI submits the list to

Hanban for final selection (Hanban will inform CI

with the results)

•CI assists in applying visa, and signs acknowledgment with campers and chaperons

May-JuneCI assists in purchasing

international air tickets etc.1st Q&A meeting

Jun-July

2nd follow up meeting

JulySummer Camp

Sept-Oct

Reunion meeting

How to apply?

2017 Summer Camp Information

Program Costs

Hanban

Accommodation

Local transportation

Sightseeing tours, classes, and fun

activities

Students

Round-trip air tickets

International travel insurance

Visa application fees

Phone: 503-725-9810E-mail: cipsu@pdx.eduWebsite: http://www.pdx.edu/confucius-institute

Contact