Description

Alldaychinese Summer Camp program is designed to provide a very comprehensive and balanced curriculum for all students. We provide safe, wholesome, organized and well-staffed activities that invite involvement and develop social and physical skills. Our program consists of a variety of courses and activities to make the camp educational and fun. During the camp students will have over 20 hours of study on Chinese Language, 1 on 1 Chinese tutors, face to face daily conversations, real life situations and field trip experiences to cultural attractions and sights. Participants will also learn several skills of traditional Chinese art forms including painting, calligraphy, paper cutting, tai chi etc. Unlike other camps that only focus on language, we create rich chances for students to gain a deeper knowledge and insight about China. Students will learn Chinese History from museum visits to exploring the ancient capital of Beijing. Students will also feel the rapid development of modern China through a diversity of activities including city tours, Olympic village tours, and city planning tours.

Students will also directly interact with a local Chinese Counterpart. Each student will be assigned a Chinese counterpart of the same age for their duration in China. The camp also offers a traditional camp experience in the mountains surrounding Beijing. Students will learn ancient village life, farming techniques, hiking ancient trails, horseback riding, fishing, and local campfire stories. The camp is located in Beijing, China with field trips throughout Beijing and the surrounding areas including a Mountain Retreat Lodge on the outskirts of Beijing.

Alldaychinese offers daily Chinese courses. Our experience of teaching Chinese as a second language have led us to form our teaching goal: make student use Chinese "Accuracy, Fluently, Properly and Creatively". Excellent teaching method and service are our aim for each student at our school. Students will have the best teaching support and each staff will provide the best of convenience and help for all students.

(1) We offer both short-term and long-term, private and small size group classes;
(2) Central location in Beijing;
(3) Daily Chinese and Chinese Kungfu courses
(4) Summer Camp

Highlights

A parent can choose to accompany his/her children during the camp. The parent's fee is less than the student's fee, as parents usually do not take program arranged classes. However, if a parent is interested in any class, he/she can take the same program Chinese language and arts classes for free, but without or with less interaction with instructors in classroom.

Upon arrival, the following will be more or less the student's itinerary:

Day 1: Orientation, Team Building Exercises, Orientation and Introduction. Morning: Get to know the staff and other campers. Afternoon: First language lesson, introduction to Beijing. The evening will be spent recovering from jetlag watching a Chinese cultural film about Beijing and China.

Day 2: Chinese student exchange, Language Class, China Geography, Photography. Morning: Chinese students arrive and each camper will be assigned a Chinese counterpart for the duration of the program. 1 on1 language lessons will be given by the Chinese student. The afternoon will be spent learning Chinese Geography and Photography. The evening will also include another language lesson and review.

Day 3: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Peking Duck. Morning: Take a walk in Tiananmen Square the largest public square in the world and the center of Beijing. Visit Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. The evening will be spent sampling Beijing's most famous dish- Peking Duck.

Day 4: Chinese Culture, Written Chinese and Language class. Morning: An introduction into Chinese characters, Chinese culture and the afternoon will be spent with Chinese counterpart with 1 on 1 language lessons.

Day 5: Great Wall and Ming Tombs. Today, we're climbing up the Great Wall! The Great Wall, extending 4,000 miles westward, was first built in the 7th century B.C. to protect the Chinese Empire from invaders north-side. Climb up the Great Wall and learn some history. We'll also visit the famous Ming Tombs and at night we will have another language lesson and review.

Day 6: Language class, China Geography; Capital Museum, Urban Planning Museum. Morning: Chinese Culture class- You'll also learn some knowledge on Chinese geography and several wonders of China. Afternoon: Public Speaking and Debate. Students will experience a range of activities to get them comfortable speaking in front of a group. Evening will be spent with student presentations on Chinese culture.

Day 7: Beijing Zoo and Summer Palace. Today, we're going to visit China's most famous guests- The Panda. We'll then visit the Summer Palace to see the huge garden where the Imperial Family used to stay in the hot summer. It's the best preserved imperial garden in the world. Evening will be spent with an additional language class and review.

Day 8: Mountain Retreat Lodge, Scavenger Hunt Morning. We will travel to the mountains on the outside of Beijing and get settled into our new summer camp location. Afternoon: Explore the local villages and participate in a scavenger hunt based on Chinese artifacts.

Day 9: Ancient Village, Farming, Cooking. Today we are getting back to nature and touring an ancient village where we will learn traditional farming and irrigation techniques. We will go to the market and purchase our dinner. The afternoon and evening will be spent learning how to cook traditional Chinese meals including bamboo.

Day 10: Language class, Calligraphy, Learn Tie-dye to make an art work. In today's Chinese class, you'll try the fun of calligraphy: use ink brushes to write Chinese characters and your name. Well also learn the ancient technique of paper cutting. After returning back to the camp site, we'll learn an exciting skill "Tie-dye": design a coloring pattern, and make a unique style scarf or handkerchief or T-shirt by yourself. The evening will be spent with a traditional tea ceremony.

Day 11: Language class, Tai Chi, Ping Pong. After today's language lesson well learn the ancient form of Tai Chi and healthy ways for better living. The evening will be spent learning Ping Pong and a Ping Pong tournament

Day 12: Language class, Tai Chi, Camp Party. Today will be the last day at the mountain retreat and students will give presentations about rustic ancient Chinese village life. They will also participate in Tai Chi and the evening will be spent playing games with a Camp Party.

Day 13: Back to Beijing, Hutong Bike Ride and Temple Tour. Arrival back to Beijing. Today is a relaxing day spent cycling through the ancient Beijing Hutongs and visiting the Lama and Confucius temples.

Day 14: Temple of Heaven, Toy and Pearl Markets, Language class, Graduation Ceremony and Farewell Party. Today we will visit the Temple of Heaven and campers will be given the chance to shop for toys, traditional Chinese arts and crafts. The evening will be spent with a graduation ceremony and farewell party.

Day 15: Departure back to home country.

Travel Types

• Language Immersion
• Heritage Tourism
• Tours
• Native Culture Studies
• Camping
• Cooking

Minimum Education

High School

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion
• Student Tours

Languages

• Cantonese
• Chinese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Chinese
• English
• French
• German

Cost in US$:

Please contact us for more information.

Program Fees Include:

- Tuition and course materials for all language and culture courses
- Double occupancy rooms at Beijing, ShanHuaiGuan and Mountain Retreat Lodge.
- Three meals a day and evening snacks for the duration of the program
- Daily tours in or near Beijing
- Group travel insurance
- Airport pick-up and drop-off upon arrival and departure
- 24 hour supervision by Camp staff for camp students
- 24 hour medical staffs onsite for first aid and medical emergency
- Evening social programs
- Internet access
- Weekly laundry service
- Camp T-shirt and photo

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 3

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Year Founded

2008