The STARTALK Student Summer Program in Kansas City

Welcome to apply to our 10-month Startalk student program FREE and FUN to graders of 5-12.

Program:

  • Immersion-based, language-intensive and culturally-focused curricula;
  • Virtual exchanges and meaningful use of language in real-life contexts;
  • Making friends and having fun.


Content:

  • Chinese language class with the theme “Discovering China” for 5th – 12th graders (For students under grade 5, please go to Little Dragon Summer Camp);
  • Hands-on activities like folk art, calligraphy, Chinese traditional painting, paper-cutting, abacus, martial arts (Tai Chi), singing & dancing, music performance & crafts;
  • Lots of fun cultural activities.


Dates & Time:

  • Feb 18  – May 20, 2023 (online), ten-weekend pre-camp virtual classes, once a week;
  • June 12 – June 23, 2023 (in-person), Monday – Friday, 8: 30 am – 3:00 pm daily;
  • August 19 – December 9, 2023 (online), follow-up twelve-weekend virtual classes, once a week.

Please be aware this is a 10-month program. Participants are encouraged to attend all the weeks.


Location (in-person):

TBD, very possible will be a middle school/high school in Liberty School District.


Cost:

The whole 10-month program is FREE, with lunch & snacks offered for free too.


Eligibility to participate: 

  • Students aged 10-19 or 5-12 graders in 2022-2023 school year in the greater Kansas City metro area;
  • Underserved, marginalized, and rural populations are encouraged specifically to apply and participate.

Welcome to Apply! 

https://www.startalk.best4future.org/apply/