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In the Summer of 2025, 10 Hartford delegates in grades 6-10 and 2 educators will have the opportunity to participate in a 5-week summer program, the 2025 US-China Friendship Summer Program. For two weeks, ten delegates will learn about Chinese language, culture and history. Then, they will get on planes to travel to Beijing, China, where they will participate in New Oriental Education and Technology Group's 2-week US-China Friendship Camp. They will spend one week in Beijing and one week in Chongqing. After they return back to the US, they will share their experiences in a presentation to the public.

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​The criteria to apply are that you are:

• In grades 6-10 in the Greater Hartford area

• In good academic and behavioral standing

• Preference given to Hartford residents, dependent upon grants/funding

• Available to attend the 5-week camp from July 7th-August 8th

• Willing to travel to China and meet new friends

• Willing to share your experiences in a presentation when you return

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If you meet these criteria, fill out the 2025 US-China Friendship Summer Camp Delegate Application.

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To apply, you must fill out the application, write 2 essays, obtain 2 school staff recommendations, and have your parents sign off that they support your interest in the program. All qualified applicants will be interviewed by our interview committee.

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The full 5-week program is dependent upon grant funding.