Jongno-gu’s Innovative Summer Program: A Growth Opportunity for Youth
Free Sports Lectures: Table Tennis and Badminton for All
Jongno-gu is kicking off its summer vacation program with a bang, offering free sports lectures for elementary school students. From August 24th to 19th
, kids can learn table tennis and badminton at the Jongno Culture Sports Center and Muak Badmintonjang. This initiative aims to promote mental health and relieve parents’ care burden. With positive responses, these programs may become regular fixtures.
Digital Education and Native English Camps: Empowering Young Minds
Smart Plus Information Education will provide practical training for vulnerable elementary school students, including creative content production like AI card creation and webtoon planning. Additionally, native English camps in partnership with Sungkyunkwan University and Sangmyung University will run from July 28th to August 8th
. These camps offer engaging English lessons, cultural experiences, and more.
- Sungkyunkwan University Camp:
English classes, tea ceremony, ink painting, and Sungkyunkwan experience
. - Sangmyung University Camp:
English song composition and survival quiz
.
Unique Education Model: Jongno International Seodang
This unique educational program combines humanities education and English experience learning, using cultural heritage based on East and West philosophy. Students will cultivate their thinking and communication skills through face-to-face classes and online video lectures.
“This summer vacation program is a strategic support to drive the growth of youth and to bridge the educational gap.”– Chung Moon-gu, Jongno-gu Head
Pro Tips for Summer Fun
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Elementary school students (grades 5 and below) from Jongno-gu or local schools.
A: From September to December, with face-to-face classes six times a month. Cultural experiences and career programs will also be available during vacation.
Stay Tuned for More Exciting Summer Activities!
Jongno-gu’s summer vacation program is an excellent opportunity for youth to grow, learn, and have fun. Keep an eye out for more exciting developments!