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The mission of Chinese Bridge Summer Camp (CBSC) is to promote exchanges between the youth of China and the U.S. and to enhance high school students’ understanding of Chinese language and culture, thus to stimulate their further interest in learning about China.
CAMP ACTIVITIES:Chinese language classesCulture classes – paper-cutting, calligraphy, brush painting, tea ceremony, martial arts, etc.Various sports and activities – friendly basketball matches, international student get-togethers, host family experiences, etc.Visiting tourist sites and areas of natural beauty.Daily itineraries and curricula are developed by schools and provincial departments of education and are first-rate.TRAVEL INFORMATION:The Confucius Institute will acquire students’ visas and international air tickets. Students must provide the Confucius Institute with their passports (valid through February 1, 2015), 2 passport-sized pictures, and all fees in order to travel to China.
DATES:Dates of travel: July 17 – August 1, 2014Application (online and paper application forms) and application fee deadline: March 7, 2014
Information session and deadline for payment of fees: May 31, 2014 at Cleveland Public Library (325 Superior Ave E 6th, Cleveland, OH).Orientation: June 28, 2014Destinations:
Arrival and Departure City: Beijing,Tianjin
All students will travel together, trave scheduals will be sent to you by email.
ORIENTATION:a) There will be a mandatory information session on May 31, 2014. During the information session, please bring your passport with you and we will fill out the China Visa application form together. Basic information about the camp will be introduced to participants and their parents/guardians at this meeting. Students will also have an opportunity to get to know each other. At the end of the information session, we will have a tour there!
b) There will be a mandatory orientation on June 28, 2014 for students and parents/guardians. This is the only orientation before participants’ departure for Beijing. All detailed information about the camp will be provided at this meeting. Chinese visas and international air tickets will be ready by this date.
COSTS:Costs that need to be paid by applicants include: a) Application fee: a $200.00 non-refundable registration fee is due with applications on March 7, 2014. (Registration will not be considered complete until all forms and fees are submitted.) -- DONE
b) A round-trip air ticket ($1780). All students will travel together, and tickets will be arranged by the agent that works with Confucius Institute. Students are responsible for payment only, not booking tickets. The check should be sent to Confucius Institute by May 1,2014.-- DONE
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c) Visa to China (which will cost approximately $150-$250) . The Confucius Institute will work with the agent to obtain the visas for applicants. Students are responsible for payment only, please bring your passport with you to the information session at Cleveland Public Library on May 31, 2014.
d) International Travel Insurance. If international travel is not covered by your medical insurance carrier, applicants need to buy International Travel Insurance on their own.
e) Students need their own personal spending money for shopping and other personal expenses.
Checks for all fees should be made payable to the CSU Foundation with “Confucius Institute” noted in the memo field. Payments may be delivered in person or mailed to:
Cleveland State University
Confucius Institute
2485 Euclid Avenue
Julka Hall, Room 291
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
a) Room and board;
b) group meals;
c) transportation within China;
d) activities;
e) sightseeing
Ms. Miao Wang, Chinese Program Manager
Email: m.wang18@csuohio.edu
Phone: 216-523-7127
Confucius Institute, Cleveland State University
2485 Euclid Avenue, Julka Hall 291
Cleveland, OH 44115
Hanban Holds the Power of Final Interpretation of the Camp Regulations and Activities.
Applicant Requirements:(CLOSED)Students currently enrolled in accredited public/private high schools who meet the following qualifications may apply:Must be U.S. citizensMust be in grades 9 to 12 (including rising 9th grade students), from 14 to 18 years oldExcellent academic recordInterested in Chinese language and culturePhysically capable of international travelMust have studied Chinese for less than three years. Students with no experience studying Chinese will also be considered.Holding a current US passport with at least 2 empty pages with an expiration date on or after February 1, 2015, or those able to obtain a US passport before April 1, 2014.Application Procedure:(CLOSED)Applicants need to complete an online registration form (Form #1) by March 7, 2014.
Applicants must also type the application (Form #2) that is available online, then print and sign it. Applications must be submitted to the Confucius Institute no later than March 7, 2014.
Applicants are required to have a recommendation letter from their Chinese teachers or, if they have not previously studied Chinese, a letter from another appropriate teacher at their schools. Teachers can submit recommendation letters directly to the Confucius Institute.
All application forms and recommendation letters can be sent directly to:
Cleveland State University
Confucius Institute (attn: Miao Wang)
2485 Euclid Avenue
Julka Hall, Room 291
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Registration will not be considered complete until all forms and fees are submitted.
After students are accepted to the program, the following documents will be emailed to them. After reviewing all enclosed information, please type the forms, then print and sign them. Signed forms must be brought to the first orientation session on May 17, 2014.