Summer Youth Program

Sēn Lín Hú will spark your senses and widen your horizons – whether you are speaking Mandarin Chinese in your xiaozu (language-learning group) or participating in activities.

Activities

If you like music, you'll like the songs at Sēn Lín Hú! Try the dízi (bamboo flute) or èrhú (Chinese violin). Practice martial arts such as gongfu (Kung Fu) or taìjíqúan (Tai Chi).

China’s rich history and diverse cultural traditions come alive through shu-fa (calligraphy), Chinese chess, làran (batik) or zuocài (Chinese cooking). Or you may help prepare for an Olympics. Of course, there’s also swimming and canoeing, and the sunsets atSēn Lín Hú are magnificent. 

Food

You'll eat family style around the table with plenty of food. Enjoy Chinese dumplings or kongpao chicken and of course lots of rice! The chef is always busy creating scrumptious meals that you'll eat with chopsticks.

Credit

High school aged villagers can attend the four week credit session and earn one year of high school credit in Chinese! No previous knowledge is necessary. All levels of fluency are accommodated. Prepare for a future trip to China or career in international trade or for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing!

Everyone is welcome!

No previous exposure to Chinese is required – whether you are a beginning or advanced Chinese learner, the native-speaking staff, as well as others who have lived and studied in China or other parts of Asia, will support you on your language odyssey.