2nd ANNUAL
STARTALK Mandarin Chinese Summer Program
June 13, 14, 17-21, 24-28, 2013
Gateway to China:
Learning LanguaGe through Performing Arts
Join us for an exciting 12 day intensive non-residential program to learn Mandarin language and Chinese culture. This free program offers a wonderful opportunity for students to work with experts in the fields of Chinese martial arts, theater and language.
The Berks County Intermediate Unit’s summer language program, Gateway to China: STARTALK - Language Learning through Performing Arts, is funded by the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI). NSLI was created in 2006 to promote the learning of less commonly taught languages.
Students will participate in hands-on experiences throughout the camp. A closing recital for parents, families, and community members will showcase student work. The final day of camp will be a field trip for all participating students.
PROGRAM INFO
SCHEDULE
June 12- Pre-program orientation 6:30 - 7:30 p.m
June 13, 14, June 17-21, June 24-28
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- 8:00 -9:00 a.m. - Taiji/KungFu
- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Mandarin Chinese
- 12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch
- 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Language Activities
- 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Progress towards final project
- 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Chinese Theater/music
PARTICIPANTS
50 Middle and High School Students (Grades 7-12)
CHINESE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR CAMP
The program is designed for students with less than four years' experience studying Mandarin Chinese - including students with no previous expereince in the language
COST: No cost to students
LOCATION:
BCIU Education Centre
2101 Centre Avenue, Reading PA 19605 (directions)
REGISTRATION
Now taking applications.
Registration Deadline - May 17, 2013
To register, please email, mail, or fax the documents below to:
Susan Calvin, program administrator
suecal@berksiu.org - 610-987-8400 (fax)
1111 Commons Boulevard, Reading PA 19612
contact: Sue Calvin, program administrator
610-987-8639, suecal@berksiu.org