Over the past five days, 150 students from secondary one to five participated in the 'Camp Fusion--East meets West' English summer camp, an immersive cultural exchange program that brought together young learners from diverse backgrounds.

The camp, hosted by Hou Kong Premier School, aimed to foster cross-cultural understanding and language skills through a dynamic curriculum of interactive lessons, group activities, and recreational events. By the end of the program, the participants will not only improve their English proficiency, but also gain lifelong friendships and valuable insights into global perspectives. This camp was coached by four intern teachers from Oregon State University, two foreign teachers, as well as the school's English teachers.

Throughout the week, campers engaged in a variety of engaging workshops that combined language learning with cultural exploration. Activities included virtual sightseeing, traditional American cooking classes, collaborative art fusion, dance fusion and food fusion. The students also had the opportunity to showcase their newly acquired skills during a final presentation attended by parents and community members.

"I’ve been able to engage with the Western culture in a dynamic, hands-on way that has breathed new life into my learning journey," said 17-year-old participant, Anthea. "The interactive workshops, cultural excursions, and lively discussions have allowed me to step outside the textbook and truly experience the richness and diversity of Western culture.”

The 'Camp Fusion--East meets West' summer program is part of Hou Kong Premier School's ongoing initiatives to promote cross-cultural exchange and global competency among local youth. Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback from this year's participants, the organizers plan to continue offering the camp in the years to come.