Program: Buddhist studies, sports, art, drama, meditation, introduction to Chinese / English as a second language, and various other camp activities

Application: Before May 15th
Arrival: July 7th (Boarding students)
Ages: 9 - 12
Material Fees: US $150
Room and Board: US $360
Notification of admission: early June

Apply soon, spaces are limited!

Special arrangements may be made for exceptional younger students. Please contact the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas for additional information.

A special Intensive ESL Program is also available. Please contact: Boys school (707) 468-1138;  Girls school (707) 468-3896

For application and information contact: Instilling Goodness and Developing Virtue
Summer Session
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Talmage, CA 95481-0217   Tel: (707) 462-0939
Or your local branch temple

CHERISHING YOUTH SUMMER CAMP A REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEER TEACHERS

Instilling Goodness and Developing Virtue Schools will be holding a Cherishing Youth Summer Camp from July 8 to July 26, 1996 at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas. Our students come from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds and range in age from nine to twelve years. In all our courses and activities we hope to encourage cross-cultural understanding and cooperation. We are looking for volunteer teachers with experience in a wide range of subjects such as ESL, Chinese, arts and crafts, music and drama, debate, and recreational activities. All full-time volunteer teachers will receive free room and board at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas and be able to participate in the daily activities of the monastery.

Qualifications:

1. Volunteer teachers must be in residence at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas from July 1 thru July 28. There will be a one-week teacher orientation before the summer program begins.
2. Volunteer teachers must be of college age or older.
3. Volunteer teachers must abide by the rules of the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas.
Additional information about the volunteer teacher program, Instilling Goodness and Developing Virtue Schools, and the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas is available upon request.

Application Procedure:

To apply, submit the following:
1. one completed application form
2. a short essay (1 page) describing why you would like to be a
volunteer teacher
3. one letter of recommendation
If possible, it is preferable for the letter of recommendation to be written by a Dharma Master at the local DRBA temple which you attend. For those who do not regularly participate in temple activities, a letter from a work supervisor or teacher can be substituted.
All application materials must be received by May 31, 1996.

Further inquiries and applications should be sent to:
Cherishing Youth Summer Camp Coordinating Committee
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
P.O. Box 36
Talmage, CA 95481-0217 U.S.A.