What to Expect at Summer Camp?
The summer camp occurs from July 7 to July 18, 2025. Admitted students are required to participate in the mandatory orientation and complete a two-hour online course on Canvas to prepare for the summer camp. This course introduces the Chinese sound system, provides basic knowledge of the Chinese writing system, and explains how to input Chinese characters on a computer.
Typical My Summer in China summer camp schedule:
| Monday - Thursday | Friday |
| 9 – 10:15 a.m. Learning Period | 1st Week: Chinese Kitchen |
| 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break and Snack | 2nd Week: Chinese Street Market |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Learning Period | |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Learning Period | |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Lunch and Games | |
| 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. Integration Period |
Summer Camp Learning Outcomes:
- Students can interact with their classmates and teachers for a variety of purposes and in a variety of contexts, such as giving and asking for biographical information, discussing their likes/dislikes, and comparing their interests and activities.
- Students can understand and interpret a range of written and oral information on simple authentic materials such as ID cards, music videos, classroom commands, profiles on social media, menus in Chinese food trucks/restaurants, schedules and posts of events, map of China, etc.
- Students can present to audiences and readers on a variety of topics, including family, relationships, foods and events.
- Students can engage in culturally appropriate behaviors when they interact with people from Chinese communities.
- Students can identify a range of Chinese cultural products and practices, and they are aware of the cultural beliefs and values.