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  • Lifeworks China program and camp for teens
  • " This experience has been extremely valuable for me. I feel I have matured significantly over the course of the past three weeks. When I went into this experience, I expected it to be hard and it certainly was. But I didn't expect that the hardest part would be leaving. This trip, the kids, have helped me to become a better person in so, so many ways. "
  • Philip C., Lawrenceville, NJ
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Itinerary

Below we have included a sample itinerary for our China program.

As our community service work changes year to year with the needs of our partnering organizations, please take the table below as an example only. As always, feel free to give us a call at 800.808.2115 or +1.941.924.2115 for the most up-to-date information.

 

Day Description
1 Fly Day! - Students collect in Chicago to fly to Beijing with the help of a Lifeworks representative.
2 Beating Jet Lag In Beijing - Students arrive in Beijing in the afternoon and get settled into their comfortable and clean apartment home. Students enjoy their first of many fantastic Chinese meals, have Lifeworks orientation and check-in, and try to get some sleep after months of anticipation come to an end!
3 - 11 "Just Another Day"...In Beijing!?! - A typical day in Beijing includes...
• "Rise and Weep!", morning showers, and breakfast a la the "chefs of the day"
• Morning child care work with China Little Flower
• Lunch a la the "chefs of the day"
• Afternoon daily excursion. Destinations include the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Yong He Gong, Hou Hai Lake, markets, museums, panda zoos, calligraphy classes, and much more
• Dinner out
• Lifeworks Forum, evening programs, games and movie nights
• Optional evening and night shifts in baby care...for those who can't get enough of the wonderful children!
12 - 14 Xi'an - Students travel local style on an exciting overnight train to Xi'an. With arguably more precious relics and historical sties than any other location in China, students explore the famous Army of the Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an City Wall, Grand Mosque, museums, and more.
15 - 18 Shanxi and Taiyuan - Students explore the splendid landscapes and cultural sites of Shanxi and Taiyuan. In addition to small hikes and cultural touring, students are able to see where many of the Beijing orphans come from. Community service work includes long term baby care and educational initiatives for the older orphans.
19 - 20 "Just Another Day"...In Beijing!?! - Full program days in Beijing. See days 3 - 11. The last day is always so hard! - so hard to say goodbye to the lovely children. Students have a grand feast on their final night, and, perhaps, shed a few tears during our slide show and closing program.
21 So Hard To Say Goodbye - Students say goodbye to their new friends at Lifeworks. Without fail there is a mix of emotions - there is excitement to return home; there is sadness to leave. Students fly together Beijing to Chicago with the help of Lifeworks' professional staff and continue on to their respective homes and families.

 

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