We are launching an amazing summer program in Seoul called Momo Camp! “MoMo” stands for modu mo-ida (모두 모이다), a Korean phrase that translates as “Everyone Gathers.” Come together in the Land of the Morning Calm and make friends from around the world.
Momo Camp is a safe and supportive environment for participants to learn about Korean culture and make lifelong friends in an exciting country. Our goal is to ignite an interest in Korea’s past, present, and future for children of Korean heritage.*
Momo Camp can help children, who are not local to Korea, discover what makes Korea so special and determine for themselves if Korea can become another “home” away from home.
*We define children of Korean heritage as children who have inherited a connection to Korean culture through ancestry, citizenship, and “jeong.”
Program Specialties
Our program provides participants a unique opportunity to be fully immersed in the Korean culture. Campers visit the places they learn about on campus - palaces, food markets, and dance studios - and have a chance to share their life experience with local peers. Here are some of the special ways our program achieves this.
Clan Competition
Momo Camp is divided into three clans, each bearing the name of a Korean mythical animal: Western White Tiger, Eastern Azure Dragon, and Southern Vermillion Firebird. During the camp, the clans will compete for clan honor, gaining individual and group “Gong Points” (contribution) based on performance measured in sports competitions, creative pursuits, teamwork, and leadership.
Hangul
At the end of camp, every camper should be able to read and write in Hangul. This is a money-back guarantee! Geography, language, customs, and history are the four pillars of any society. Hangul is the rocket fuel that lifted Korea into the modern age.
Local Buddies
Campers will have the unique opportunity to play and work on projects with local children through active and interactive engagement activities. Programs are intentionally designed to encourage dialogue and collaboration. We want kids to learn from each other.
K-Culture
There are so many Korean arts and crafts that there is not enough time to try half of them. Traditional drums, hanji, pottery, and calligraphy are just a few of the things the campers can try. Let your imagination run wild and make anything. Just do not copy the old masters. How about Korean food? What geographical conditions made Koreans develop their unique tastes? K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Movies, and K-Beauty - where did all these come from?
Field Trips
Campers will visit the locations that they are learning about at camp. Seoul Metropolitan Area has an amazing variety of places to visit, both old and new. Our partnership with the Royal Foundation of Korea will give us unique access to ancient palaces while our location in the Central Business District means bright lights and high tech.
Activities
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Hangul Alphabets
Hangul and Sejong
Science of Hangul
Foundation Myth and Folk Tales
Heroes and Heroines
Korean American Contribution to Korea
Crafts
Hanbok
Architecture
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Collaboration
Research
Performance
Media Production
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Taekwondo
K-Pop Dance
Hiking
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Seowon Experience
Sopoong Experience (Hike)
Hangul Museum
SM Entertainment
Sample Schedule
SCHEDULE A (CAMPUS)
09:00 am Morning Activity 1
10:00 am Morning Activity 2
11:00 am Morning Activity 3
Noon Lunch
01:00 pm PBL Activity
02:30 pm Snacks
02:45 pm Physical Activities
SCHEDULE B (DAY TRIP)
09:00 am Morning Activity 1
10:00 am Morning Activity 2
11:00 am Morning Activity 3
Noon Lunch
01:00 pm PBL Activity
02:00 pm Trips (Museum)
04:30 pm Bus to Hotel