OneWorld Now! Summer Arabic and Chinese Language Camp

Seattle University
901 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122-4411
Thursday, July 29, 2010, 9am – 3pm

The 2010 STARTALK/OWN! Arabic and Chinese Summer Language Camp will take place July 26 to August 13, 2010, from 9:00am to 3:00pm (weekdays only), at Seattle University. The program is open to incoming 9th–12th grade students in the Seattle area, with a focus on serving minority and low-income applicants. High school students from outside the Seattle area are welcome to apply and attend, if they are able to arrange their own housing, transportation, and meals outside of the camp. The summer camp is FREE for accepted students, thanks to STARTALK scholarships.

Students are expected to attend the entire three weeks, and the intention is that most students completing the summer language camp will continue their language studies during the school year through OWN!'s academic-year after school program in Seattle Public Schools. The summer camp is open to current OneWorld Now! students, as well as new students.

The STARTALK/OWN! Summer Language Camp will include two levels of Modern Standard Arabic and Mandarin Chinese instruction. The camp will focus on fostering language acquisition, intercultural understanding, and a desire for international travel. During the camp, Level 1 students will learn basic writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills. Level 2 students will build on and apply their language skills and cultural knowledge in realistic simulations. The camp will also introduce students to the products, practices, and perspectives of the Arab-speaking world and Chinese culture.

Classes and activities during the OWN! summer program will emphasize student-centered learning. Language will be reinforced through skits, role playing activities, cultural games, music, lessons from guest speakers, and technology. The last day of the camp will feature student performances in a culminating showcase for classmates, family, and community members.

Facility/Site: Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, Administration Building
Neighborhoods: Capitol Hill
Event Types: Education, Ethnic/Cultural, Youth
Audience: Teen
Sponsoring Organization: OneWorld Now!
Contact: Kirsten Rogers, Program Manager
Contact Phone: 206-223-7703
Contact Email: slc@oneworldnow.org
Pre-Register: Yes
Cost: Free, full scholarships provided by STARTALK
Registration Details: Go to www.oneworldnow.org/summercamps and click "Register Today" to register. The program is open to incoming 9th–12th grade students in the Seattle area, with a focus on serving minority and low-income applicants. High school students from outside the Seattle area are welcome to apply and attend, if they are able to arrange their own housing, transportation, and meals outside of the camp. The summer camp is FREE for accepted students, thanks to STARTALK scholarships. There are 35 spaces for Arabic and 35 spaces for Chinese.
More info: www.oneworldnow.org…