Chinese STARTALK
Grades 1-5

What

An intensive year-long Chinese program with a three-week non-residential summer program that will allow beginning and intermediate students of Chinese to develop both speaking and writing abilities as well as the understanding of Chinese culture. The program will include classroom instruction, as well as cultural field trips. In addition to the summer experience, students enrolling in the program will be required to participate in both a pre-program (held on weekends in late spring) and a post-program (held on weekends throughout the 2024-2025 academic year). This program is sponsored by Glastonbury Public Schools in collaboration with STARTALK.

Who

Rising 1st– 5th grade students who are highly motivated and enthusiastic to learn Mandarin Chinese in an intensive program. This is a non-residential program for students who live in the Glastonbury area.

Any child with an interest in learning Mandarin Chinese is encouraged to apply.  Enrollment is limited to approximately 10 students per level (1-3 Beginning or Continuing or 4-5 Beginning or Continuing) on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of the intensive nature of the program, students are expected to attend all sessions. The camp is partially funded through a federal grant and requires a full commitment to the program.

When

• Pre-program (May 4 & May 18)

• Summer Program (June 24 - July 12, 2024)

• Post-Program (Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14,
  Jan. 25, 2025, & Feb 22, 2025)

Pre-Program Hours: 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Students are to not to be dropped off before 8:55 am and should be picked up promptly at 12:00 pm.

Summer 2024 Hours: 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students are to not to be dropped off before 8:55 am and should be picked up promptly at 12:00 pm.

Post-Program Hours: 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Students are to not to be dropped off before 8:55 am and should be picked up promptly at 12:00 pm.

Where

Glastonbury High School, Glastonbury, CT (summer 2024)

Glastonbury High School & Online (spring 2024 & academic year 2024-2025)

Cost

Students accepted into the program receive a partial scholarship. There is a $175 tuition fee due upon acceptance into the program. No transportation is provided for this program. Refunds will not be issued after May 1, 2024.

How

Please see application instructions below.

Behavioral Expectations

Student behavioral expectations are the same as during the regular school year. All school rules apply.  Students are asked to bring their own nut-free snack to camp.

Extended Day Program

This program is available as an add-on to the elementary Chinese summer program.  The summer program runs from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.  The price of this program is $250 and lunch is not provided.  Students participating in this program will extend their classroom lessons through culturally appropriate crafts, stories and activities.