Hey 2010 Team members check out the new pictures from this summer's camps in China. More pictures will be added as we receive more pictures from team members who served in the English language camps this summer.

This morning we woke up again knowing we had a western breakfast waiting for us.  And boy was it delicious! ...read more »

All of the Bridging The World teams are back in the States after having a very successful summer teaching the English language to elementary, junior high, and high school studentsi n six cities across China.

120 Americans traveled to China this summer for ESL camps in the cities of Xian, Shenyang, Nan Dai He, Jinan, Xining, and Qiqihar. The teams taught formal English classes in the mornings, activities (sports, crafts, music, etc.) in the afternoons, and other activites, such as an American style Birthday Party, and a Carnival, in the evenings.

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We left the hotel shortly after 7:30 and we didn’t arrive at the Great Wall until soon after 10 a.m.  We spent most of that time sitting in traffic that simply wasn’t moving.  At 11:50 we were back on the bus waiting and waiting to get out of the parking lot.  One of our tour guides, Ray, finally got off the bus and stood in front of the oncoming traffic so our bus could get on the road to lead us back to the highway.

We then visited the Jade Factory where we saw how the jade is carved and shaped and we also ate lunch at a restaurant that is located there.
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The Xining Camp finally left the hotel where we had been living for the past two weeks.

Originally we were told we would be picked up at 10:00 AM and delivered to the airport for a 11:05 flight.  Yes, you read that right; a 11:05 flight.  Needless to say we had to push and press hard to get that time changed to 7:30 AM to get the vans loaded and leave the hotel at 8:00.
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Closing Ceremonies are now complete.  It was a sad day for the kids and teachers.  The programs that were performed by the kids were done very well.  The goal this year was to speak more English instead of singing and it was certainly displayed that this time here helped to improve their speaking.  Kudos to ALL of the teachers.

After the program the team set out to have final lunches and dinners with special kids and assistants.  There were some that even went shopping.  But mostly it was a time for relaxing by all.
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The last day of morning and evening classes were executed perfectly.

Aside from the four classrooms being switched out with the adult classes on the last day no issues were encountered.  Bravo to all who provided lifts to us because we could not have done it with out your help!
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Guess I had better strike while the iron is hot, make hay while the sun shines, two messages in a row.  Can a third go through???

Well that was easy so I will first of all get the shout outs to you:

Hello all, we as a team are doing so well.  We have been shown much favor!!  The whole team is well and we are accomplishing our tasks well. Continue your daily thoughts for us!  We know they have helped us to stay healthy and safe from all injury.  To our family at CCCS we send greetings and all love.  Helen for the Balmers

There are three words to characterize internet service in China:  SLOW, UNRELIABLE, and FRUSTRATING.

I tired 4 times yesterday to get a blog message posted.  I typed it four times and each time I could not get it posted and lost it somewhere in cyberspace.  So before I type again I will shoot this test message to you and if it goes out I will try the longer update.

Thanks for understanding.  Briefly we are all well and sad that our camp is almost over.

doug