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TCV Summer School Program 2019

 

 

The 2019 Summer Camp program will be held from 13th July 2019 – 16th August 2019.

Objectives:
  • To enable Tibetan children living abroad to join TCV Summer Camp to learn Tibetan language, culture, history and basic principles of Buddhism.
  • To experience first hand the Tibetan exile community in India through visits and interaction with TCV children.
  • To enable the children to get a feel of the Tibetan spirit of maintaining their identity in exile and a better sense of understanding and appreciation of the Tibetan cause and aspirations.

Program schedules and events: 

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                                                           REGISTRATION

Eligibility:
The minimum age requirement is 10 years & the maximum age requirement is 17.

Accommodation:
The accommodation for the participants will be arranged in different homes and we try to accommodate not more than two participants in one home. This arrangement is made to facilitate students to improve their spoken Tibetan language.

Rain Gear and other accessories:
Since the monsoon will be in full swing during that time, the parents are requested to include complete rain gear (raincoats/umbrella, boots) in their packing list. The parents are requested not to send any electronic gadgets with their child except for a simple cell phone which should be deposited with the home mother.

Dress Code:
Students are requested to bring decent dresses during the program. We will be observing “Lhakar” (White Wednesday) every Wednesday, so kindly bring at least one set of Traditional dresses. (Chuba)

Medical assistance:
TCV health center will handle all the minor medical cases; however major medication and referral cost should be borne by the parents

Documents to be attached along with the Application:
1. Two Recent PP size picture of the applicant
2. Authorization Letter for the child/children to be taken for weekends and outings.
3. Copy of travel documents / Travel Itinerary with Copy of Medical Insurance (if any)
(The passports should be surrendered at TCV Head Office and it will be handed back while leaving the camp.)

Travel Assistance:
If any of the parents have difficulty in reaching TCV, you can write to us for guidance and the Summer Camp Coordinator will help provide all necessary arrangements. Parents will bear the expenses incurred in arranging these.

Program Fees/Costs:
The total amount for a single child to attend the TCV Summer Camp Programme is US $ 350/– or Its equivalent amount. Kindly add an additional amount of US$ 250 for those joining the tour to Dehradun and US$ 100 for those needing travel assistance.

Camp + tour + travel = US $ 700/-
Camp+ tour = US$ 600/-
Camp + travel = US $ 450/-

Make the check payable to: “Tibetan Community Development Fund” and enclose it with the application.

Parents are requested to send adequate pocket money with your child and may be deposited at the office.

GETTING ADMISSION

To apply, please complete the application and the authorization form below and follow the instruction given at the end of the application form.

Application form.
Authorization letter.

Deadline: May 30th 2019

For more information please contact:

Mr. Tsultrim Gyatso
Chinese Liaison officer.
Office of Tibet
1228 17th ST NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (212) 213 – 5010
Email:otdcchinese@tibet.net

OR

Mr. Migmar Tsering
TCV Summer School Program Co-ordinator
Head Office, TCV School Dharamsala Cantt.
Distt. Kangra, H.P., 176216 INDIA

Tel: (+91) 83530 29808| Fax: (+91) 1892-221670
summercamp@tcv.org.ined@tcv.org.in

The last date to receive an application at the office of Tibet is May 30th, 2019

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