Application Guide for the 10 th Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp 2014

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1 Application Guide for the 10 th Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp 2014 The 10 th Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp 2014, co-organized by Shanghai People s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (SPAFFC) and Shanghai Youth Federation, will be held from July 15 to July 24, 2014 (10 days) in Shanghai. Teenagers from all over the world are welcome to apply for it. 1. Applicants shall be from 14 to 18 years old with at least medium level of English communication skills. Applicants shall have an open mind and willingness to learn different culture. 2. All applicants shall cover the international travel expenses while SPAFFC only covers the cost of event, board & lodge, and transportation in and around Shanghai for applicants within quota (10 days in Shanghai). Applicants beyond quota shall pay the cost of 55 Euros (or 75 US Dollars) per day per person in Shanghai. 3. Applicants shall check in prior to 16:00 on July 15, 2014 at the lobby of Shanghai Hotel (505 North Urumqi Road). If an airport pick-up is needed, please arrive in Shanghai in the morning or early afternoon of 15 July, All campers shall leave hotel in the morning or afternoon of 24 July, Please contact the liaison staff in case of special circumstances. 4. During the camp, all campers will live in the designated venues. Please bring necessary clothes, wash suppliers and regular medicine if needed. 5. Please inform us in advance of your food taboo if you have. 6. Campers are required to prepare for the Theme Show on Nations. Please prepare for it in advance (such means as handicrafts or paintings or food to demonstrate national characteristics). 7. Closing date for application is June 13, Applicants shall fill in the application form first with a copy of passport as attachment.

2 The formal invitation will be issued to the qualified applicants after examination and confirmation by SPAFFC. Attachment: Rules for the Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries December 10, 2013

3 Rules for the Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp 1. Campers shall read carefully the Camper s Handbook and strictly follow the instructions on it. 2. Campers shall wear Camp T-shirt in the Opening and Closing Ceremony. During entire camp period, campers shall wear Camp ID. 3. Campers shall participate in all activities in the scheduled time and designated venue. In case of special circumstances, campers shall ask leave for permission from the teacher. 4. While attending group activities, campers shall listen to the instructions from the group leader. During camp period, campers are encouraged to develop their own skills. 5. Campers shall live in the designated rooms and return to the room before 23:00 to ensure safety and enough time for rest. Campers shall not swap rooms without permission. The teachers are required to accompany the campers to leave the hotel at night. 6. Campers shall abide by social morality and public order. In public places, pillow fight and noise-making are not allowed. 7. No purchasing or drinking liquor or alcoholic beverages, and no smoking. 8. Campers shall take care of personal valuables such as passports and cash. 9. Campers shall respect each other, care about each other, and improve the mutual understanding and friendship by means of more exchanges and communications among the campers. 10. During camp period, campers shall comply with the management and guidance of teachers and camp staffs. Shanghai People s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries Shanghai Youth Federation

4 I hereby declare that I have studied the rules for Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp and will follow the instructions on it. Name Date

5 Schedule for the 10 th Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp July 2014 Day 1 Tuesday 15 July All day Campers arrive in Shanghai Welcome and Opening Ceremony (in Camp T-shirt) Day 2 Wednesday 16 July Briefings on the Camp, learn to speak Chinese and to sing Chinese songs Watch and learn Chinese Martial Arts Visit Xintiandi or Tianzifang Day 3 Thursday 17 July Visit Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Shanghai Urban Development History Museum Theme Show on Nations My hometown Painting Show Day 4 Friday 18 July Visit Jiading District Visit Jiading District Meet the local family,group dinner and homestay Day 5 Saturday 19 July All day Homestay with local family Day 6 Sunday 20 July All day Homestay with local family Briefings on the Camp again, learn Chinese Calligraphy Day 7 Monday 21 July All day I Shanghai City Orienteering Competition Watch acrobatic performance Day 8 Tuesday 22 July Urban Youth Creative Tour& Experience Visit Shanghai Glass Museum, Watch glass production See Documentary on A bite of China

6 Day 9 Wednesday 23 July Visit Shanghai World EXPO Commemoration Exhibition A Bite of China -an experience on Chinese Food Boat cruise along the Huangpu River Day 10 Thursday 24 July Folk handcrafts DIY Prepare for Closing Ceremony Farewell and Closing Ceremony (in Camp T-shirt) Notes: 1. The above mentioned schedule may be subject to change without notice. 2. Campers are required to prepare in advance for the Theme Show on Nations (PPT, handcrafts, paintings, etc with your national characteristics).