Location: China
Below is our anticipated schedule of activities. The group will have limited access to internet over the course of the program. While we understand families are eager for news, we ask for patience as our staff’s energy is focused on the students and the program at hand. Please do not call our office regarding these blogs, as the office does not control the postings or the content of the updates. Thanks very much for your understanding!
Day 1 (July 14): Students depart from U.S.
Day 2 (July 15): Student arrival day in Beijing; Welcome Dinner
Day 3 (July 16): Morning excursion to the Great Wall; Afternoon service orientation
Day 4 (July 17): Community service day with children; China talk by Brent Johnson (Little Flower Founder and Director)
Day 5 (July 18): Community service day with children; Travel to Taiyuan
Day 6 (July 19): Community service at Taiyuan orphanage; Excursion to Datong and visit to the Hanging Monastery
Day 7 (July 20): Visit to the Buddhist Caves; Return to Beijing
Day 8 (July 21): Community service day with children and Roundabout
Day 9 (July 22): Community service day with children; Wushu classes and evening Peking Duck
Day 10 (July 23): Community service day with children and Roundabout
Day 11 (July 24): Community service day with children; Calligraphy/Chinese Painting/Tea Ceremony classes; Dumpling making
Day 12 (July 25): Community service with children; Visit to the 798 Art District
Day 13 (July 26): Community service with children; Afternoon excursion to the Forbidden City/Tiananmen Square/Wangfujing
Day 14 (July 27): Community service day with children and Roundabout
Day 15 (July 28): Excursion to the Summer Palace and Pearl Market; Evening Hotpot and Karaoke night
Day 16 (July 29): Continue Wushu demonstration; Service with children
Day 17 (July 30): Community service day; Overnight train to Xi’an
Day 18 (July 31): Xi’an touring day (Terracotta warriors, City Wall, etc.)
Day 19 (August 1): Continue Xi’an touring; Return to Beijing
Day 20 (August 2): Final service day with the children; Lifeworks’ final dinner and closing program
Day 21 (August 3): Students depart for home