The STARTALK Student Summer Program in Kansas City

Welcome to apply to our 10-month student program FREE and FUN to graders of 6-11.

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 6rd – 11th graders (For students under grade 6, 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):
Northland Christian School (10500 N Arrowhead Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64155)


Cost:

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


Eligibility to participate: 

  • Students aged 11-18 or 6-11 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 to our 10-month student program FREE and FUN to graders of 6-11.