Hand in Hand Chinese Culture Program

Summer Camp was so much fun!! Our theme this year was "My Trip to China." Throughout the week we "traveled" to different cities in China and learned about the local cultures. We learned about Chinese music and art, wrote calligraphy, did arts and crafts, and had dance class every day. It was such a great week!!

Dates: June 1-5, 2009 9:30-12:30

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We love culture camp!!

Our passports! Ready for take-off!!

On the first day, we visited Xi'an and learned about the Terracotta Warriors!

On the second day, we visited Guilin, enjoyed the beautiful scenery, and painted pictures

We also learned how to write calligraphy! Mareah wrote the Chinese saying "Guilin's mountains and waters are the most beautiful under the heavens"

In Guangdong, we ate Dim Sum and the campers learned how to use chopsticks!

On the last day of camp, we used the stickers that we earned throughout the week to go shopping in Shanghai!

What a great week! We can't wait until next year!!

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It started raining on Saturday when we were supposed to have our end of the year picnic for the Big Sister Program. We were all a little scared that the rain would prevent us from having fun and keep us under the pavilion the entire afternoon. But somehow mother nature was on our side, and by around 3:30, it had stopped raining and the sun came out! It turned out to be a beautiful day. We played with water balloons, tug of war, and had a three-legged race. Later we went and played by the Chattahoochee River, and some of us got really wet! It was a very fun day and was a great way to end the semester!

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Three-legged race!!


What a fun day!!

The kids and big sisters at Hand in Hand put on a Chinese folk dance performance for the residents of Sunrise Senior Living on Sunday, May 3.

The kids performed the Chinese folk dance that they learned in dance class, called "Rattle Drum" and the big sisters, all students of the Atlanta Professional Dance Academy performed a fan dance, "Jasmine."

The audience really enjoyed the show and the kids stayed to have popcorn and snacks with the residents.

Hand in Hand was featured in the Johns Creek Herald this week! There was also a story about Hand in Hand in the Families with Children from China April Newsletter. To read the JC Herald story click here

Saturday's event was lots of fun! It was wet and rainy outside, but inside, we drank nice hot tea and had a blast! The girls came in and immediately started looking for their big sisters. We started off with some paper folding and crafts. After everyone arrived, we started the calligraphy. The kids learned how to write "Springtime is Here" and "Flowers are Blooming." With the help of their big sisters, everyone made colorful Chinese couplets to hang around the house. We also learned some Chinese tea customs and sampled different types of tea such as Jasmine, Green, and Chrysanthemum. Luckily, it stopped raining for a little while, so the everyone was able to go outside, take pictures and walk around until it was time to go.

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009
Time: 3~5:30 pm
Location: Country Club of the South
Recreation Center Clubhouse
4100 Old Alabama Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022

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Saturday's event was lots of fun! Everyone came dressed in their PJs to watch Mulan. With food, blankets and lots of fun, we learned about courage, perseverance and staying true to yourself. The girls even got their hair done by their big sisters!

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Thanks for coming out to our first Big Sister Event this Saturday! We all had so much fun and we hope the kids did too! The kids met their big sisters and brothers at our first event. Everyone got to learn how to make dumplings, a Chinese New Year tradition. Other fun activities included a scavenger hunt, crafts, and calligraphy. We all had so much fun and we hope the kids did too!

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009
Time: 4-9 pm
Location: Sugar Mill subdivision Clubhouse
7095 Sweet Creek Rd
Duluth, GA 30097

Some other activities of the evening:
· Have your name written in Chinese calligraphy by Mr. Chen, Karen’s grandpa
· A scavenger hunt for the kids
· Crafts & games
· Family trivia game!
· Lantern lighting

The kids met their big sisters and brothers

The big sisters teach their little sisters how to make dumplings

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I am so excited about the start of our new program and I hope that you are too.

Just a reminder:
Language & Culture: 2:00 pm
Dance: 3:00 pm

We will distribute textbooks the first class.
Leotard and tights are not required for the dance class. We will be introducing how to use fans and handkerchiefs.
The theme for the month of January will be: Chinese New Year.
I look forward to seeing everyone January 11 for our first class!