about the camp
Campus environment
Despite its compact size, the host school offers modern classrooms, a sports pitch and basketball courts.
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The students
The students at this not-for-profit camp in Shijiazhuang come from a wide range of backgrounds. The private school runs the summer camps as part of its outreach efforts, providing full scholarships to students from the surrounding rural areas. Additionally, some students come from their partner schools elsewhere in China - paying budget tuition fees for an English language summer camp.
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Subjects
Due to the students' lower level of former education, their English level is usually very low. Volunteers typically teach fun and engaging lessons focusing on topics recommended by the school. In the past, these have included: communication, Western culture, presentation skills, songs, stories and festivals. However, interns are welcome to bring their own ideas into the classroom too!
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School Trips
Despite being off the beaten tourist track, Shijiazhuang offers plenty of historical and cultural sights for travellers. Interns have previously visited the pagodas of Zhengding Ancient Town, the Big Buddha Temple, and Canyon mountain.
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Cultural Activities
Interns can take part in a variety of cultural activities during their time in Shijiazhuang. In the past, these has included a traditional Chinese painting class, tasting local hotpot, and visiting KTV (karaoke - a popular Chinese pastime).
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Accommodation
Volunteers at Shijiazhuang usually stay in the school dormitories. There are usually four interns per room, and bathrooms are shared between those on each (single sex) floor.
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