Language and Culture Camp

Give Your Students the International Advantage!
Introduce your students to three weeks' fun experience in Chinese language and culture. Give your students a cool but educative experience in summer.
K - 5: Students will get a chance to learn useful Chinese expressions and Chinese characters, do some Chinese handicrafts such as paper cuts and origami, learn Chinese songs, dance and games, and get to hear Chinese folklores. Instructors are native Chinese, fluent in English and Chinese, who are faculty and graduate students at the Confucius Institute at MSU. Program dates and times vary based on location.
6-12: Students will spend their time learning Chinese language and writing, participating in hands-on art and cultural activities, engaging discussions over cross-cultural differences and discovering China. Instructors are native Chinese, fluent in English and Chinese, who are faculty and graduate students at the Confucius Institute at MSU. Specialists will also be invited to provide students enriched experience in Chinese culture.
The dates for the camps are July 27th – July 31st, August 3rd – August 7th, and August 10th – August 14th from 9 am to 12 noon.
Students may enroll in one week for $60, in two weeks for $100, or for the full-three week program for $130.
This is a unique opportunity to begin introducing your students to the world beyond their national boundaries. Don't miss this inexpensive opportunity to give your student the international advantage!
Cost per Student:
- $60 for one week,
- $100 for two weeks, or
- $130 all three weeks.
Dates:
- Week 1: July 27-31
- Week 2: August 3-7
- Week 3: August 10-14
Sessions are 9 a.m. to 12 noon all three weeks.
Locations:
There are three camp locations: two for grades K-5 and one for
grades 6-12.
- K-5:
- Henry H. North Elementary School,
333 Miller Road, Lansing, MI, 48911
Phone: 517.755.1710 - MacDonald Middle School
1601 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 517.333.7600 - 6-8 & 9-12:
- Michigan State University
Erickson Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing MI 48824
Register Online
Payment is due with registration.
Note: If you would like to receive a free camp t-shirt, please register by July 6th!
Online registration is open now
Questions? Call CIMSU at (517) 355-3801 or email ellefson@msu.edu.
Important Documents
Please print out this medical form and our video release form and send them with your payment to:
CIMSU Summer Camp
115C Erickson Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824