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TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE ASSOCIATION’S SUMMER CAMP

2016 PROJECT

Project Outline

TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH

EXCHANGE ASSOCIATION

Chinglish Summer Camp, Taiwan 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................3

WHAT IS TIYEA? .............................................................................................................. 3

PURPOSE OF PROGRAM ........................................................................................................... 3

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ...................................................................................................3

SUMMER CAMP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES .................................................................................... 4

SUMMER CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................4

SUMMER CAMP OUTLINE ........................................................................................................ 4

HOW TO APPLY? ...................................................................................................................4

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................................5

PROGRAM FEE .......................................................................................................................5

TIMELINE ............................................................................................................................. 5

TOUR INFORMATION ........................................................................................................6

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT TAIWAN .......................................................................................... 6 HISTORICAL SITES .................................................................................................................. 6 FUN PLACES ......................................................................................................................... 7 NATURE OF TAIWAN .............................................................................................................. 7

2011 ~2015 SUMMER CAMP ............................................................................................8

OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................ 8 2011 ACTIVITY PHOTOS ........................................................................................................ 8 2012 ACTIVITY PHOTOS ........................................................................................................ 9 2013 ACTIVITY PHOTOS ...................................................................................................... 10 2014 ACTIVITY PHOTOS ...................................................................................................... 11 2015 ACTIVITY PHOTOS ...................................................................................................... 12

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INTRODUCTION

2016 American Student Summer Camp sponsored by Taiwan International Youth

Exchange Association (TIYEA). This is an exciting summer camp available to students. We hope

the following information will answer some questions you may have and provide you the

necessary information to start yourself on a life-changing cultural journey you will never forget.

Taiwan International Youth Exchange Association

Taiwan International Youth Exchange Association (TIYEA) is a non-profit organization. The

objective of TIYEA is to develop young people’s international field of vision and lead the

international students to get to know Taiwan. The goal is to encourage high school students to

broaden their views of what the world is all about and make opportunities to experience

different cultures.

Purpose of Plan

Over a past decade, the Taiwan government has been encouraging high school students to

broaden their views of what the world is, and make opportunities to experience different

cultures. Some high school students do make it abroad, but not every student or their families

can afford to travel overseas. Therefore, we, the Taiwan International Youth Exchange

Association, have deemed it more economically sound to invite a few students from the United

States to come and join in a summer camp. The summer camp will provide an opportunity to

Taiwanese high school students to experience western culture, enhance their English language

skills, and make American friends without the excess need of traveling expenses. And also

provide an opportunity to American students to experience a different culture and life style,

make friends with the students in Taiwan, and broaden their perspective of the world.

The Project Outline defines the following:

− Goals and objectives

− General information

− Application

− Candidate requirements

− Timeline

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Summer Camp Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives for this project will focus on implementing the following:

� For Taiwan students

− To have the opportunity to exchange their cultures and make friends with

American Students.

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− To enhance their English language skills in both speaking and listening.

− To fully immerse themselves in an English language environment.

− To get them close to native English speakers during class times.

� For American students

− Provide leadership training opportunities for American students.

− Provide an Eastern culture experience.

− Have the opportunity to make friends with the students in Taiwan.

− Create a Mandarin learning environment over the course of the summer camp.

− Enhance their Mandarin language skills.

SUMMER CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION

Summer Camp Activities

The summer camp will be held from July 18 to August 6, 2016

The program will include the following:

− Five culture exchange camp periods

− A study tour

− Three service projects

− Taiwan High School Experience activities

− A tour of various areas of Taiwan

− Chinese Lessons

− Training Courses

Summer Camp Information

1. Meals will be comprised of mainly Chinese food.

2. Accommodations: 2 students will stay in one host family, separated by gender.

3. Participants must serve for the entire duration of the program except for health

complications or other unexpected conditions. TIYEA will issue a certificate printed to those

who have finished the whole program.

4. Participants are required to submit a reflection journal at the end of the program. TIYEA will

reward a memorial program DVD to those who submit their journal on time.

Application

Application Period is from January 4th

to January 17

th , 2016. Applications must be

received by TIYEA office on or before January 18th

, 2016. Please submit the application

package through email. Application forms can be obtained at your school offices or

downloaded online at the TIYEA/2016 American Student Summer Camp website

(www.tiyea.org). Please submit the completed application package to the TIYEA office

by January 18th

, 2016.

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Candidate Requirements

− 16 ~ 18 years old

− Good academic standing and health

− An Interest in learning Chinese culture

− An Interest in learning Mandarin

− Must be proficient in English

− Highly motivated

− Willingness to serve and help when required

− Good interpersonal skills and communication skills

− Actively participates in student government or after school activities such as clubs,

sports, or service projects.

− Good coordinator and scheduled planner are required for group leaders.

Program Fees

For the duration of the program, TIYEA or Learning First or the hosting family will pay for the

meals, accommodations, planned activities, travel insurance(in Taiwan) and group

transportation in Taiwan. If students go shopping with their host family, that is at their own

expense.

The participant must pay the following expenses:

1. Round-trip air fare from U.S.A. to Taiwan.

2. passport application fees

3. overweight luggage

4. Personal expenses.

Timeline

The following is the projected timeline with estimated starting dates:

1. Application Due January 157th

, 2016

2. Candidates interview January 25th

, 2016

3. Announcing of the selection results March 5th

, 2016

4. Passport and booking ticket March , 2016

5. Training March~April, 2016

6. Come to Taiwan July 17th

, 2016

7. Camp begins July 18th

, 2016

8. Leave for the US August 7th

, 2016

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TOUR INFORMATION

About Taiwan R.O.C.

Taiwan, also known as Formosa, especially in the past, (from Portuguese:

Ilha Formosa, "Beautiful Island"), is an island nation situated in East Asia in

the Western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of

mainland China.

Area: 35,980 km2 (13,892 sq mi)

Highest elevation: 3,952 m (12,966 ft)

Capital city: Taipei (pop. 2,643,136)

Population: 23,197,947 (as of 2011)

Historical Sites & Museums

The National Palace Museum The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Fun places

Taipei 101 Night markets

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Old Streets

Temples

Nature of Taiwan

National Parks

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2011~2016 SUMMER CAMP

In the past 5 years, we invited 12-20 students to come and join our

summer camp. The students who came enjoyed their days in

Taiwan. They worked in different elementary schools and high

schools. They had a service project where they spent the day in

the mountains in Fusing. They also made a study tour where they

visited and taught in different high schools. They enjoyed the

different culture, friendly people, unique food and fun places in

Taiwan. All the memories will stay in their hearts for life.

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