Chinese Sports Camp

By Heidi Chang on Tuesday, March 10, 2009.

Ping pong

Interest in learning about Chinese language and culture has risen dramatically here in the US. So why not make it fun? The Confucius Institute at the University of Hawaii has created the first ever Chinese-language immersion sports camp. They’re incorporating learning with stimulating activities like ping pong and martial arts.

Independent producer Heidi Chang has this story. You can listen to Heidi's story at the Public Radio Exchange.

(Photo courtesy Heidi Chang)

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