STARTALK Chinese Summer Camp for MS/HS students
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Chinese Language Summer Camp Opportunity
STARTALK 2017: Monkey King Journey to the West
Now accepting applications
Registration Deadline April 28, 2017
Location: Albright College
Join us for an exciting 12 day intensive non-residential program to learn Mandarin language and Chinese culture. This year’s program enhances the Beijing Opera elements of the program plus there will be a three day workshop by Chinese puppeteer expert Zhang Hua Hua. Thirteen Chinese language teachers and artists will be providing a wonderful opportunity for students to work with experts in the fields of Chinese martial arts, puppetry, theater, music, and language.
The Berks County Intermediate Unit’s summer language program, STARTALK 2017 – Monkey King Journey to the West, is funded by the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI). NSLI was created in 2006 to promote the learning of critical languages.
Students will participate in hands-on experiences throughout the duration of the camp. A closing recital for parents, families, and community members to showcase student work will be held on June 29, 2017. The final day of camp, June 30, 2017, will be a field trip to New York City for all students who have participated in the entire camp program.
Participants:
60 Middle and High School Students-incoming Grades 7-12
Chinese language requirements for camp: no language experience through Level IV
- June 10, 2017 Virtual Camp Day: Students work in an online
Learning Management System to prepare for camp
- June 13, 2017 Pre-program Orientation: 6:30-7:30 pm at the
Berks County Intermediate Unit
- June 15-16, 2017 8:00 am-4:00 pm at Albright College
- June 19-23, 2017 8:00 am-4:00 pm at Albright College
- June 26-29, 2017 8:00 am-4:00 pm at Albright College
- June 30, 2017 Field trip to New York City
Cost: No Cost to students
Camp Activities: Taiji, Mandarin Chinese classes, Chinese theater, magic, music, and Chinese puppetry.
Please email, mail, or fax the student application, medical information and release forms, photography release form, field trip permission form, liability waivers, and a teacher recommendation (on school letterhead) to:
Susan Calvin
1111 Commons Boulevard
Reading PA 19612
610-987-8400 (fax)
If you have any questions please email Susan Calvin at suecal@berksiu.org or call 610-987-8639. All forms must be turned in prior to the deadline for applications to be considered.
Susan Calvin???
Program Administrator Asian Studies Collaborative/International Studies Roundtable
Berks County Intermediate Unit
isr.berksiu.org
610-987-8639-work
610-587-2529-cell
