【推荐1】Teen Summer Camps Abroad

Adventure, Volunteer, Study &Travel Programs

Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups

Celebrating 26 years of community-service-based adventure travel programs for high school students and groups! Choose from Community Service, Global Action and Adventure travel opportunities.

Location: Worldwide

Dates: 1-4 week programs; June through August

Cost: $1,950 per week (10% off book before May l0th)

Tel: 403-545-2202

ARCC Programs: Meaningful Service. Real Connections. True Adventure.

ARCC provides international adventure programs in 20 countries and 4 western states. With over 30 years of experience, ARCC has remained a pioneer of adventure travel and teen summer programs for young people.

Dates: 2-5 week programs; June through August

Cost: $1,900 - $2,200 per week

Tel: To get more information or request a catalog, call our headquarters at 415-332-5075.

French Summer Camp in the French Alps

High-quality Teenage French Summer program in Morzine in the French Alps, just an hour’s drive from Geneva. Combine language learning with great cultural and outdoor activities in a fun, safe mountain village environment.

Dates: July 8th - August 19th

Cost: $2,412 for 2 weeks

Tel: 450-790-0838

Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence, Italy

Spend this summer learning about Italian art history, language, cuisine, film, and fashion in the beautiful and historic city of Florence. Enjoy delicious authentic pastas, and go on weekly trips to discover Italy.

Dates: 2-5 week programs; June l st-August 30th

Costs: $4,095(2 weeks) | $6,295(3 weeks) | $7,095(4 weeks)

Tel.:888-462-2239

【推荐2】Salt Lake City Tour

Salt Lake City, UT

Utah’s capital city is surrounded by the mountains of the American Southwest on the shores of the breathtaking Great Salt Lake. The city is rich in history and architecture besides wonderful scenery.

Duration (持续时间): About 50 Minutes

The Utah State Capitol

As a member of the National Register of Historic Places, the Utah State Capitol has been opening since 1916. Decorated with columns and a dramatic dome (圆屋顶), the style is the same as the famous national Capitol building in Washington.

Duration: About 45 Minutes

The Salt Lake Temple

This temple took 40 years to build, and was opened in 1893. It sits in 10-acre Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it is a popular tourist destination even though the inside is off-limits.

Duration: About 30 Minutes

The Great Salt Lake

Located in the northern part of Utah, the Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Its level of salinity is actually even higher than the ocean.

Duration: About 1 Hour and 30 Minutes

Departure & Return

Departure: The free airport pickup is only available during 11 am-6 pm. Please wait for your tour guide at Terminal 2 Door 10. (the phone number for the pickup: 626-522-6791; suggested tips:$10)

Return: Please schedule flights to depart from Salt Lake City International Airport after 12 pm. If you want to return to Las Vegas from Salt Lake City on the last day, you shall pay $ 20 per person.

Price Includes: hotel accommodations for 3 nights

The airport pickup & drop-off: If arriving outside this period, you should take the free shuttle to the hotel on your own.

【推荐1】Argentina: Land of Discovery

Experience the lively culture of Buenos Aires as you work to build low-income housing for local families in need.

Duration: 14 to 21 days

Program Type: Find Your Passion

Tuition: $4,999(21 days); $3,399(14 days)

Community Service Hours: 45(21 days); 35(14 days)

Language Hours: N/A*

Belize: Rhythms of the Caribbean

Make a difference as you work to promote children’s literacy, explore Belize’s diverse ecosystems, and experience the color and culture of this exotic nation.

Duration: 21 days

Program Type: Find Your Passion

Tuition: $4,999

Community Service Hours: 60

Language Hours: N/A

Costa Rica: Spanish Service Adventure

Navigate(驾驶船只)through a diverse mountainscape and improve your Spanish skills.

Duration: 14 to 21 days

Program Type: Language Immersion(沉浸)

Tuition: $4,999(21 days); $3,399(14 days)

Community Service Hours: 55(21 days); 36(14 days)

Language Hours: 45(21 days); 30(14 days)

Costa Rica: Protecting the Pacific

Protect the oceans through volunteer projects on the Pacific coast.

Duration: 14 days

Program Type: Environmental Conservation

Tuition: $3,399

Community Service Hours: 30

Language Hours: N/A

*N/A：Not applicable(不适用)

【推荐3】Hello! My name is Zhan Bingbing.

Lately, all of us have seen Chinese people on TV in far-off places in the world, helping other countries to develop. We see Chinese workers building roads in the Congo, a port in Pakistan, railways in Panama, and an airport in Sri Lanka. And we see Chinese miners, oil workers, agricultural experts, mechanics, and doctors working in nearly every corner of the world. And some people may ask, “Is it worth it? Why help people overseas when China has many areas that are still in need of development?”

I had the same questions myself. But for me, it was much more personal. You see, my mother is a medical doctor, and for the last two years, she has been working as a volunteer consultant in Tanzania, Africa, as a part of a medical team sent by the Chinese government.

To be honest, when my mother first left for Africa, I was upset. My mother cooked me dinner every night, and she took good care of me. But more importantly, she was my best friend. we talked together, we spent our leisure time together, and except for school and work, we were never apart. So I was unhappy about her leaving without even asking for my input.

But then I began to hear about the work she was doing in Tanzania, a country that has many health problems, and now I am singing a different tune. Many dangerous diseases which are rare in China are quite commonly contracted in Tanzania. And, while the country is quite beautiful and has much natural wealth, many of the people are quite poor and live without things we take for granted, such as electricity, running water, cars and good transport systems, and supermarkets. One project that my mother worked on was helping to build a cardiac hospital. Prior to this, if a Tanzanian had a heart condition and needed surgery, they would have to go abroad. Since this was quite expensive, many people went without medical treatment and some even died. Now, not only are Tanzanians helped by the hospital, but people in neighbouring countries are helped as well.   It has made a big difference to their lives. My mother also does a circuit of the rural villages to provide medical treatment, help those with disabilities, and provide consultation and training for local doctors. In addition, her team has given patients a new malaria treatment invented in China, and this has saved many lives.

Today, I want to relay to you that I’m proud of the work my mother has done, and I am now supportive of it. Is her work worth it? Yes, to the lives of the people she is helping, it is worth it. But by any criteria this work is worth it to us as well, because it shows that we are global citizens interested in world stability, and that we feel responsible for others and are ready to build a community with a shared future for mankind. Everyone deserves a fair chance in life. When I think of all the things that we as Chinese citizens can be most proud of, helping others comes at the top of this list. Now that I understand how important my mother’s work is, I’ve decided to become a volunteer myself to help people in other lands. In the future, I pray that you will do the same.

Thank you!

【推荐3】Best Places to Visit in the UK

United Kingdom has long been a popular European tourist place for many because of its beautiful countryside, historic cities, top museums and outstanding theaters. Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK.

Cambridge

Cambridge is a beautiful English city located on the River Cam just north of London. As the home to one of the world5s top universities, the University of Cambridge, it has all of the cultural and entertainment choices you might expect from a college town.

Chester

Located on the River Dee in Cheshire, England, Chester is more than 2,000 years old, which means there is plenty of history, culture and architecture lasting several centuries. The ancient walls around the city are one of Chester5s biggest tourist attractions.

Stonehenge

One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge consists of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stone in southwest England. It is also home to some of the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age finds and structures in the UK. It was not until 1600 BC that Stonehenge came to be completed.

Lake Distric

Located in northwest England, the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK. The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills. It is England’s famous destination for hiking and climbing.