Introduction

Camp Tracy

Maine's Fenway

Summer Enrichment Program (Camp WOW)

Chinese/English Camp

 

Chinese/English Camp


USA/English Summer Camp for Chinese Youth

Pictures from Chinese Camp 2007!

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Welcome to Chinese/English Camp!

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Having Fun at Camp!

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Trips Around Maine (and Beyond)!

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Outdoor Fun!

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The Ropes Course!

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Awards for Everyone!


Chinese/English Camp

We cordially invite your child to attend USA English Summer Camp!

Gary Poulin (Director) and Ken Walsh (CEO) have put together the absolute best English Summer Camp in the United States!


Specifically tailored to meet the needs of Chinese children and Teenagers. The age range for children’s program is (9 to 12), age range for Teen Program is (13-17), Programs are Coed/both boys and girls.
For more information contact:
Gary Poulin (Program Director)
USA English/Summer Camp for Chinese Children
126 North St.
Waterville, Maine 04901 USA
207-873-0684 ext. 248 please leave a message if not in

gpoulin@alfondyouthcenter.org
www.aplaceforkidstogo.org


Mission Statement

  • To provide for Chinese children (ages 9-12) and Teenagers/Teens (ages 13-17) a unique international learning opportunity for personal growth and development through living, learning, and interacting with people and children from a foreign culture, predominantly those of the USA, in a structured and supervised program environment.
  • This serves to…
    • Strengthen their English language skills (comprehension/understanding/usage), which in todays competitive world is a vital/important advantage.
    • Promote self-confidence in their abilities to function outside their normal comfort zone (home surroundings).
    • Have the rare opportunity to participate in a highly specialized, unique, fun, educational experience (program) designed specifically for Chinese children here in the USA in a very unique Summer Camp Setting on the Lake.
    • Build individual character in each child, something that will benefit them immensely in the future.

Program  # 1 (Children ages 9-12)(Coed/Both Boys/Girls)

  • 3 weeks  
  • English language training and a full day of fun activities for children integrated with American children at the camp
  • Side trips on weekends to places like Boston, Portland  

Program # 2 (Teens ages 13-17) )(Coed/Both Boys/Girls)

  • 3 weeks
  • English language training and full day of fun activities at camp and one week of Historical Heritage Tour in the USA to Boston, New York City, Washington D.C

Program # 3

  • 2 weeks
  • Baseball Fantasy (Dream) Tour: Visit 5 Professional (MLB-major league baseball) stadiums/parks and watch professional baseball games. Meet Cal Ripken, major league baseball’s “Iron Man/Best Player” and get instruction from professionals. Play an All-Star game against an American team at the biggest and best Youth Baseball park in the entire United States, the Harold Alfond Fenway Park (named after the full size MLB Fenway Park in Boston.

Included in Cost

  • Transportation to and from Portland International Airport
  • Accommodations at the Lodge at Camp  
  • Three full meals per day (American and Chinese Food)
  • English Language Instruction
  • Leisure (Fun) activities
  • Supervision by Qualified Adults
  • Overnight Counselors
  • Special Side Trips
  • Transportation for special trips
  • Group medical and travel insurance
  • Internet phone access (once per week)

Not  included in Cost

  • Airline ticket from China (Beijing) to Portland International Airport in Portland, Maine USA and back (Round Trip/Return Trip)

What each Child Receives

  • Framed Certificate of Completion of the integrated Summer Camp program, endorsed/signed by the Camp Director Mr. Gary Poulin and  Boys/Club/Girls Club CEO Mr. Ken Walsh.
  • Individual Photo Album, showing your child in English class, participating in all the fun activities at the Summer Camp, interacting with American children. Also out in the local community, and on special side trips as mentioned in the brochure.
  • Group Photo: Chinese children and staff at Camp Tracy
  • Specially designed “Gear/Apparel” with Camp (logo). For example…T-shirt