Summer camps are another way for our children from China to connect to other international adoptees to share their common experiences and explore issues of adoption, race, and identity.
Asian Health & Service Center Yu Miao Cultural Camp
June 16-Aug. 22, 2008 (Mon. to Fri.)
AM 9-12noon / PM 2-5pm/ FD 8:30-5:30pm (Extra care $5 per hr.)
5239 SE Woodstock Blvd (Our Lady of Sorrows Parish)
www.ashcpdx.org
5 Camp Sessions bi-weekly & 3 Age groups (3 to 10 years old)
Fees: $200 for 10 Half Days and $420 for 10 Full Days
(5% discount when sign up for 2 or more sessions)
For more info visit www.ashcpdx.org or contact 503-775-3767 Edith Lee
Big classrooms, Outdoor Playground & Gym
Experienced Chinese Native Speaking teachers will help your children explore the culture and language through activities. We offer Mini Olympics, Chinese Cooking, Chinese Manners, Arts & Crafts, Poem Recital, Legends & Songs, Nature Exploration, Calligraphy & Writing. Try BBQ, Picnic, Bubbles, and Sidewalk Chalk at our school courtyard and let’s have fun together.
Xiao Pengyou Chinese Heritage Camp
June 20 - 22, 2008 - Turner, OR at the Aldersgate Conference Center
This event is for children going into 1st grade or 6 and older by Sept 1st, adopted from China, and their families. This year's theme is "Dragons of China" and should be a lot of fun! Contact Debra Hall at china_folks@hotmail.com
Click here for a registration form and brochure.
Holt International Adoptee Camp
July 20-24, 2008 - Camp Angelos - Corbett, OR
www.holtintl.org/camp
Holt Adoptee Camp is an exciting and fun camp that is designed to be relevant to any international and transracial adoptee from 9-16 years of age by focusing on adoption, race, and identity rather than birth culture.
Campers have the opportunity to play large group games, develop skits, play sports, swim, live in cabins, attend Exploring Identity, eat great food, create arts and crafts, and hang out with new and old friends. Activities offered may include: fishing, rafting, boating, stargazing, rock climbing, archery, challenge courses, high ropes courses, and much more.
American West Vancouver Chinese Summer Cultural Camp
When: July 21-25
Where: Skyridge Middle School 5220 NW Parker Street | Camas, WA
Deadline: July 11, 2008. Space is limited.
Cost: $100 (including all supplies)
Contact: Kathy Chang | (360) 604-5719 | AWVCS@Yahoo.com
http://www.awvchineseschool.us/
American West Vancouver Chinese School invites you to learn more about the Chinese culture and heritage at this year's Summer Chinese Cultural Camp. Featuring Chinese guest teachers, students can learn a range of activities from Chinese painting, calligraphy, arts & craft, to an assortment of Chinese games and folk dances.
The Summer Chinese Cultural Camp will end with a special cultural performance for family & friends on Friday, July 25, followed by a special opportunity to perform at the International Festival on Sunday, July 27 at Esther Short Park.
Students of all heritages are welcomed. Ages: 6 & up. Please wear tennis shoes and bring a sack lunch.
International School Chinese Immersion Summer Camp
SESSION 1: June 16 - June 27, 2008 THEME: “Exploring Mammals”
SESSION 2: June 30 - July 11 (no camp July 4) THEME: “All about Fish”
SESSION 3: July 14 to July 25 , 2008 THEME: “Exploring Birds”
SESSION 4: July 28 to August 8, 2008 THEME: “All About Reptiles”
Summer fun comes alive with Chinese language and culture! Whether they’re seasoned speakers or discovering Chinese for the first time, children love summer fun with our Chinese native speaking teachers. The children learn through singing, outdoor games, science, arts, drama and much more. Campers explore a different theme each session, so children can have fun attending one, two, three or all four sessions. Ages 3 through 12. For more information, visit http://www.intlschool.org/summer.asp or contact 503-226-2496.
Bodhi Tree Chinese Immersion Summer Camp
Session 1: June 23-27, 2008 (1 week, M-F) 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Session 2: July 14-18, 2008 (1 week, M-F) 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Session 3: July 28-Aug. 1, 2008 (1 week, M-F) 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Session 4: August 11-15, 2008 (1 week, M-F) 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
http://www.bodhitreecenter.org/
Happy Chinese Campers: Chinese Immersion Summer Camp for Children (Mixed levels). Children will learn Chinese language arts and songs, dancing, stories, arts and crafts, fun and games and outdoor activities -- all in Mandarin Chinese. As well virtue studies and meditation will be taught. Group A: Ages 6-12; Group B: Ages 3-5. Children new to Chinese will learn fundamentals of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation; Children who already know some Chinese will continue to build on what they know. Older children will also work on character development and recognition. Register early to ensure a place. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, see http://www.bodhitreecenter.org/ or call (503) 788-0336.
Fee: $160 (1 session), $300 (2 sessions), plus $10 non-refundable registration fee. For more information, see Registration and Fees. Campers should bring their own lunch, but refreshments are provided.
Yufang’s Chinese Learning Center Summer Camp
July 16 – August 3, 2007 (at St Marks Lutheran Church)
July 30- August 17, 2007 ( at Christ United Methodist Church)
http://www.yufangclc.org/
For ages 4 and above. Camp is aimed to enhance our children's exposure to Chinese language and culture through a variety of fun activities in a short period of summer vacation time. The camps of this summer will last 15 days (weekends excluded). For further information please email to yufangclc@yahoo.com or call (971) 732-5224, or (503) 213-4762, or see website for more information.
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Sunflower Summer Camp
One week in June
One week in July
One week in August
Located in Portland's Chinatown. "The right place to strengthen your chinese language skills and discover chinese culture." Classes include: reading, writing and conversation in Chinese, calligraphy, painting, china knot making, chinese folk dance and more.
Contact CCBA for more details at 503-709-8620.
US Wushu Center
1420 NW 17th Ave. Suite A | Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 227-3738
eMail: info@uswushu.net
Click here to register
Camp 1 - June 23-27
Camp 2 - July 7-11
Camp 3 - July 21-25
Camp 4 - August 4-8
Camp 5 - August 18-22
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