China Prep in New York: Chinese Summer Program
August 16-23, 2010
Study Mandarin and explore Chinese culture with New York City as your classroom in this high school Chinese language program! The goal of China Prep in NY is to deepen a small and select group of participants’ understanding of China and Chinese through the lens and resources of New York City. Attend Chinese language class in the morning and visit a modern Chinese art gallery in the afternoon. Discuss U.S.-China trade relations in culture class and visit with a prominent company owner with business interests in China. From art museums to Buddhist temples to Chinatown wet markets, this is the ideal environment outside of China to explore Chinese culture while building your language skills.
Our CP in NY high school summer program is also excellent preparation for travel to China. If you’d like to improve your Mandarin and learn more about China before traveling across the Pacific, this is the program for you. The 2010 programs can be combined with the Shanghai Expo and Career Exploration for an incredible summer of travel and immersion in Mandarin and Chinese culture from the inside out.
China Prep in NY is a day camp. Mornings will consist of two hours of Mandarin class, taught by seasoned bilingual educators. Participants will be given a placement test to assess their level of Chinese and assist in adapting the course to meet their needs. Language class will be followed by an hour of Chinese culture lessons.
In the afternoons China Prep program staff will lead daily field trips under themes such as history, art, business, modern society, religion and politics. For instance, students might discuss Buddhist history and thought in China while visiting a Tibetan exhibit at The Rubin Museum of Art. To learn about international careers, participants might meet with executives of a Chinese-U.S. company. All classes and field activities are designed to maximize interactivity so that participants engage with the material and topics. Participants won’t just listen to lectures; our high school summer programs constantly provide opportunities for them to see and experience for themselves.
Chinese Summer Program Daily Itinerary
9:00-12:00 Structured Mandarin sessions
12:00-1:00 Lunch (various Chinese restaurants; included in program price)
1:00 4:00 Field trips (such as Chelsea’s modern Chinese art galleries, food and tea markets, Buddhist temple, bartering in Chinatown, or badminton in Central Park.
High School Summer Programs Staff
Our Chinese and American teachers have diverse and extensive experience in all things China and New York City. All are skilled guides who are well educated, resourceful, and devoted to creating successful cross-cultural experiences while ensuring the safety of our participants. Our team combines expertise in Chinese language education with backgrounds in travel, living and work experience in China, China culture and history studies, and more.
CP in NY Chinese Summer Program fee: $1,600
Program fee includes:
• All lunches and occasional weekday dinners as per final schedule
• Transportation fees for field trips (bus, cabs and subway)
• Educational field trip admission fees (historical sites, museums, temples, parks)
• Leader and high school Chinese language teacher fees
Application for our Chinese Language Camp
• Current 9th-12th graders are eligible to apply
• Candidates must complete an application; application can be downloaded off China Prep website or mailed upon request
• Applications are considered on a rolling basis
Payment
An $800.00 deposit is due with application to hold a place in our program. You must provide the full balance of the program fee to us once accepted to ensure your place in the program. China Prep accepts payments in the form of check or money order.
Apply for a China Prep High School Travel Program
Click here for a high school travel application form.
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