Chinese Winter Workshops!

Why not explore Chinese culture during winter recess at a class run by the Chinese Language School of Connecticut?

YMCA Winter Break WorkshopsDates: February 16, 17, & 18 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Time: 10:30-12:30 for K-2
1:30-3:30 for G3-6
Location: Greenwich Family YMCA
Fee: $50 per class. Supplies and Material included.

Please visit www.ChineseLanguageSchool.org and click on How to Register on the left hand nav bar for registration form, thank you!


February 16: Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting
Introduction of Chinese four treasures, teach basic Calligraphy techniques and make ink painting about bamboo and flowers.

Deadline to Registration must be postmarked by February 10 in order to register.



February 17: Paper Folding & Origami projects for kids
Origami is a fascinating and creative craft for kids. All children enjoy creating various objects out of paper. Not only will children get a real sense of satisfaction out of making these fun origami models, but they will be getting practice at following instructions, increasing their manual dexterity, and producing a fun and decorative end-product.

Deadline to Registration must be postmarked by February 10 in order to register.



February 18: Children and Pet puppets
Decorate oversized puppet characters from Chinese Miao fairytale: “The peacock’s Tail”

Deadline to Registration must be postmarked by February 10 in order to register.

Chinese at Greenwich YMCA After School Programs

The Chinese Language School of Connecticut and the Greenwich Family Y Present Chinese After-School Programs



-- Greenwich Family Y to offer Mandarin as part of their ongoing After School programs --



“The Greenwich Family Y is pleased to help meet the community’s growing interest in learning Chinese. We want this to be one of many valuable resources the Y is able to offer the Greenwich community,” said Greenwich Family Y President and CEO, Rebecca Fretty.



Riverside, CT, September 18, 2009 – The Chinese Language School of Connecticut (www.ChineseLanguageSchool.org), the fully-accredited, non-profit provider of Chinese language programs, is pleased to partner with the Greenwich Family YMCA to offer Mandarin Chinese as part of the Y’s After School programs at St. Roch’s, New Lebanon, Hamilton Avenue and North Mianus schools.



Chinese After School Y programs will begin the week of September 21 and are for children who are registered for the Greenwich Family Y’s After School programs. For more information, please visit http://gwymca.org/programs.php or call them at 203-869-1630.



CLSC Principal, Daisy Chen Laone, said, “Students at the Greenwich Family Y After School program will be introduced to Chinese by interacting in age-appropriate activities, singing songs and participating in craft projects. We’re happy to be able to engage even more children in learning Chinese!”



For more info on CLSC’s program, please visit www.ChineseLanguageSchool.org, email them at info@ChineseLanguageSchool.org, or visit http://greenteapop.blogspot.com.







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