Summer camp in China

Together with our partner university in Shanghai, every year the Confucius Institute organises a summer camp to China for our students aged 16-25. The participants will be involved in a variety of activities, including Chinese language study, hands-on workshops, social activities with local Chinese students and excursions to places with cultural and historical significance. 

This year's summer camp is cancelled.

 

The summer camp consists of two parts. In the morning, Chinese language classes in Shanghai University of Finance and Economics are offered according to the level of the participants. In the afternoon, a broad variety of cultural activities are arranged. These include visits to museum and monument, culture classes, sports initiation, city tours and many more. After some days of study and local travel in Shanghai, students will travel to Beijing for historical and cultural visits. In Beijing, the participants will take part in the European Confucius Institutes summit where they will also perform a short programme introducing the Estonian culture. 

COMPETITION FOR SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPATION

Would you like to participate in the summer camp? Apply if:

  • You have studied Chinese for at least one year at the Confucius Institute or at one of our partner schools.
  • You are between 16 and 30 years old.
  • You have a valid passport that is valid at least until July 30, 2025.
  • You have passed the HSK 2 exam (priority will be given to those who have passed higher levels).
  • You are actively participating in Chinese cultural events (performing at festivals, participating in celebrations, quizzes, etc.). Priority will be given to students who have participated in the Confucius Institute's Chinese Bridge competition in the spring.
  • You have a strong interest in the Chinese language and culture and have not yet participated in a Chinese summer camp.
  • After returning from the camp, you are willing to make a presentation on a chosen topic (e.g., photos, Chinese habits, landmarks, Chinese friends, Chinese cuisine, etc.).
  • You are in good health, as the weather in Shanghai can be very hot and humid in June and July, and the time difference may affect your well-being. Participants are expected to be able to cope with the heat and fatigue.

All local costs (accommodation, transport in China, sightseeing) will be covered by Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE).

Summer Camp Dates and Location:

  • Summer camp will take place from June 23 to July 5, 2024 (a total of 2 weeks).
  • The camp will be held in Shanghai, China.

Planned Schedule / 草拟日程:

  • June 22: Travel Day / Flight Departure
  • June 23: Arrival & Tutorials / Arrival & Life Adaptation Guidance
  • June 24: Welcome Ceremony & Campus Tour / Welcome Ceremony & University Tour

    Visit Downtown Shanghai / Visit Shanghai City Center (The Bund, Huangpu River Tour)
  • June 25: Student Exchange with SUFE Students / Student Exchange with SUFE Students

    Chinese Language Class 1: Daily Life & Scenery Spots in Shanghai / Chinese Language Class 1: Daily Life & Tourist Spots in Shanghai
  • June 26: Suzhou One-Day Trip: Suzhou Gardens & Wu Culture Museum / Suzhou One-Day Trip: Suzhou Gardens & Wu Culture Museum
  • June 27: Student Exchange with SUFE Students / Student Exchange with SUFE Students

    Chinese Language Class 2: Shopping & Travel / Chinese Language Class 2: Shopping & Travel
  • June 28: Language Activity 1: Lu Xun Park / Language Activity 1: Lu Xun Park (Talk with locals about daily life)

    Language Activity 2: Yuyuan Garden; Chenghuang Temple / Language Activity 2: Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuang Temple (Introduction to Shanghai's tourist spots)
  • June 29: Language Activity 3: Nanjing Road & Lujiazui / Language Activity 3: Nanjing Road & Lujiazui(Practice shopping in different stores in Chinese)

    Language Activity 4: A Travel Agency & Hotels / Language Activity 4: A Travel Agency & Hotels (Practice planning a trip and booking a hotel in Chinese)
  • June 30: One-Day Tea Culture Experience in Shanghai Jinshan Mountain / One-Day Tea Culture Experience in Shanghai Jinshan Mountain (Tea picking, tea roasting, and interaction with locals)
  • July 1: Student Exchange with SUFE Students / Student Exchange with SUFE Students

    Chinese Language Class 3: Chinese Food / Chinese Language Class 3: Chinese Cuisine
  • July 2: Zhu Jiajiao Visit / Zhu Jiajiao Visit (Boat ride)
  • July 3: Language Activity 5: Scavenger Hunt in Tianzifang / Language Activity 5: Scavenger Hunt in Tianzifang (Practice shopping and daily life expressions)

    Language Activity 6: Find Your Dinner and Tell Us / Language Activity 6: Find Your Dinner and Tell Us(Practice food-related language)
  • July 4: Presentations & Free Shopping / Presentations & Free Shopping
  • July 5: Travel Day / Return Travel

For further questions, please contact the Confucius Institute:

Email: konfutsiuseinstituut@tlu.ee

Phone: 6199 505