Saturday, March 6, 2010

Summer Camp in China!

Summer Camp in China! ages 10 and up (Mom and Dad too!)

A Rich Cultural Immersion Experience
July 12th-August 6th, 2010
(3 week language/culture camp, optional 1 week cultural tour)
Yanshan University
Qinhuangdao, China
Tour : Beijing, Xi'an

Yanshan University is located in Qinhuangdao, a scenic seaside city approximately 160 miles from Beijing. http://www.ysu./edu.cn/english/english.asp

July 12 through July 31
Each morning campers will engage in Chinese language studies while afternoons will be spent with cultural and recreational activities (Chinese music, tea art, tai chi, calligraphy, etc.), field trips (the Great Wall, agricultural village visit, Beidaihe Beach, etc.), and get-togethers with local junior high and high school students.

August 1 through August 6 (optional)
All inclusive trip to Xian and Beijing for continued learning and experiencing of China's history and culture.

Cost:
1. $50 application fee

2. $665 for 2 weeks language training program at Yanshan University, includes tuition, textbook and teaching materials, accommodations*, field trips and local transportation.
*We provide 2-bedroom apartments; $12pp/day/ bed x 21 days, 4 peopleper apt.

3. $470 for 1 week (OPTIONAL) cultural trip to Xian and Beijing, includesinter-city and local transportation, accommodations, meals and fieldtrip tickets

4. Total of above is only $1185 per person, for 4 weeks! (or just $715 for the first 3 weeks)

Cost does not include:
Refundable Security Deposit for the apartment in Yanshan University($150 refundable), international airfare, Visa application fee, meals during the language portion (meals included during cultural tour), and/or items at traveler's own expense during cultural trip (recommended approx. $50)

Certificates will be awarded at the end of the program for the campers'Chinese language and culture study and their volunteer work in English language training (conversation and socialization with local students).

For more information, please contact Luanne Billstein Luanne@theBillsteins.com

Look for the event on Facebook:search for:"Language and Culture Camp/Tour in China- 4 weeks!"

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