We have had an amazing night.  Tonight we had a carnival.  The parents joined us.  Lynette did characturtures of many of the students while Bethany and Tatum face painting.  They did an awesome job.  Jordan and Mary Anne led us in some dances.  There were many games run by our team.  The night ended with the most amazing fireworks show.  We were seated on the soccer field.  Fireworks were shot off from each corner of the field. ...read more »

We have had two full days of camp.  Just about every waking moment is spent with the kids.  Two of our evening events were Guess Who?  and Field Day games.  Tug-of-War was a hit. The kids and American teachers are beginning to make strong connects.  Please continue to remember us during these demanding days.  

Here are a few SHOUT OUTS from our team.

Hey everyone! I miss you we’re having a great time. We get to bathe every other day.  happy birthday Cassidy, love you!  

- Jessie ...read more »

Sorry it has taken so long to get word out about the teane is doing okm. We are in Shenyang. We just finished the first morning of classes. Everyone is doing ok, but think aboiut Danielle as she has been under the weather.

When I blog ext I will have some messages from team members. We are doing good and looking forward to a great camp.

I will blog again as soon as I can so check back when you can

he Shenyang team

A week from today the three first session teams leave for China heading to the cities of Xian, Shenyang, and Nan Dai He. On the 22nd the three second session teams leave heading for the cities of Xining, Jinan, and Qiqihar.

All the head teachers are making lesson plans, workbooks, and gathering essential teaching materials to teach English As A Second Language to the Chinese elementary, junior high, and high school students signed up for the English Camps.

The Shenyang Team has grown to 24 members. Some of the new members are China veterans, and some of the team will be new to China for the first time.

We have a great team who are involved in many types of preparations such as: music, videos, sports, lesson plans, etc. Come back often and see what is happening with the Shenyang Team.

David for the Shenyang Team

There will be an orientation for the Shenyang Team in Rocky Mount, NC next Saturday, May 29 from 9 a.m. until 1p.m.. If you are in the area make plans now to attend. If you have any questions email: linda@bridgingtheworld.org

It is hard to believe in nine weeks the first teams leave for China. Everyone should be planning lessons, games, English Corner ideas, and many other activitiies to teach the spoken English language.

Contact your Camp Director with any questions or concerns. 

Always remember the key word in the work is FLEXIBILITY 

BTW would like to extend a huge thank you to Timbrook Library, a branch of Campbell County Library system in Central VA, for the donation of children’s books. These books will be taken into China this summer to supply a children’s English library in an English school where BTW is involved in Summer ESL Camps.

Thank you Judy and staff of Timbrook Library.

The BTW office is in the process of placing people in the individual camps for the summer ESL camps. In the next few weeks we will be sending the camp directors their team list and then the camp director will place their people into individual teaching teams.

Be watching your email in the next few weeks for the team list to be sent to you.

We have just finished a visit with 11 Chinese students and two sponsors. They were here from Feb. 4 - 15th. The Chinese stayed with host families, and were able to experience many aspects of the American culture.