Area youth sought for CWU cross cultural summer camp

CWU’s Office of Continuing Education and the Jeongsang Language School (JLS) of Seoul, South Korea, will again offer “Wildcats Worldwide” this summer. This camp is designed to allow local and Korean students, ages 10-15, to participate in recreation activities that include rock climbing, ropes course, swimming, and relay games.

“The goal is for students to know more about their world, develop leadership skills, and become familiar with civic engagement,” said Maggie Mendoza, CWU Continuing Education program manager. “Long-term, we want them to learn the skills—and develop the motivation—to make a difference in society. Just as importantly, we want them to build lifelong friendships across cultures.”

Making new friends and learning about a different culture were the two benefits most often cited by last year’s participants about the program, though the activities and games also rated highly among them.

Fourteen area students will be selected for this summer’s program. Applications require a short essay, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal, or school counselor, and a copy of the student’s most recent report card. The completed applications are due June 30.

The camp runs from July 25 through August 16, between 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays. The cost is $299, but increases to $325 after June 30. It covers costs associated with use of CWU’s rock wall and challenge course, swimming, field trips, and a cafeteria lunch. More information is available at www.cwu.edu/ce.

The CWU partnership is the first in eastern Washington for JLS. Founded in 1986, it is now recognized as a top provider of English language learning programs for K-12 student in South Korea. Its motto, “Uniting the World through English,” is the core philosophy guiding camp activities.

CWU’s Office of Continuing Education offers affordable, convenient, and distinctive education, learning, and training opportunities for all ages in the Ellensburg area, at CWU University Centers, online, and through other methods.

Media contact: Robert Lowery, director of radio services and integrated communications, 509-963-1487, Robert.Lowery@cwu.edu

April 24, 2017