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July 23-27, 2012
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
For ages 7-16
Location: Confucius Institute, 10 Park Street, Alfred
Camp Fee: $150 (includes lunch)
Enrollment Deadline: July 13, 2012
ProgramThe AU Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp offers a great introduction to Chinese language and culture in an exciting, fun-filled, interactive environment. The small-class format ensures that each camper gets sufficient individual attention. This program features:
- Chinese Language Classes
- Traditional Chinese arts & crafts
- Calligraphy
- Songs
- Dance
- Games
- Cooking
- Daily supervised cafeteria-style lunch in the University Dining Hall
Faculty
Top quality instruction is provided by distinguished members of
the AU Confucius Institute faculty who are experienced teachers, fluent in both English and Chinese.
Who Can Attend?
This week-long, day camp is for students aged 7-16
who wish to participate in a fun, dynamic summer
experience in Chinese language and culture. For classes,
students will be divided into younger and older age groups.
Schedule
Students must be dropped off at the Confucius Institute each day by 9:00 a.m. and must be picked up at 3:30 p.m. Morning sessions will focus on Chinese language classes, while afternoons will be filled with hands-on cultural activities. Instructors will bring students to the Powell Campus Center dining hall for a supervised, cafeteria-style lunch each day.
How to Enroll
Please complete the enrollment form and return by July 13, with your $150 payment, to: Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Checks should be made payable to Alfred University. Major credit cards are also accepted. (If paying by credit card, feel free to fax enrollment form to us at 607-871-2045.)
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 3:30 p.m. on July 18, 2012.
We cannot make refunds to students who cancel after July 18 because the amount of materials purchased, meal counts and classroom spaces are based upon the number of students expected and cannot be changed after that time.
Questions?
For further information, please contact the Office of Summer Programs via email or by calling 607-871-2612. This program is sponsored by the AU Confucius Institute, directed by Dr. Wilfred Huang.
About Alfred
Alfred University is located in the peaceful village of Alfred in Western New York State, where summer days are warm and nights are cool and comfortable. Surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful meadows and valleys, Alfred University is the perfect place to spend an enjoyable week doing something you love and meeting other students who share your interests.
Program Cancellation: The University may cancel any course or activity at any time because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for other costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.
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