We are launching an amazing summer program in Korea called Momo Camp! “MoMo” stands for modu moida, a Korean phrase that translates “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 the 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.
*Children of Korean heritage is defined as children who have inherited some connection to Korean culture.
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.
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 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 this come from?
Field Trips
On Wednesdays, campers travel by bus to visit the locations that they are learning about on campus. Seoul Metropolitan Area has amazing variety of places to visit, both old and new. On Sundays, the whole camp will get on buses and go check out the local scene such as a professional baseball game, famous trekking trail, or even a K-Pop show.
Identity
Who are the Koreans? Why are there two Koreas? What does the “-” in Korean-American or Korean-Japanese mean? What are the differences between nationality, ethnicity, heritage, race, and identity? My parents are not Korean, can I be Korean? There would be no better place than Momo Camp to ask these questions out loud, have a discussion, and get some answers.
Heroes and Heroines
Over the past 5000 years, Korea’s produced its share of heroes. How do they measure up to Western heroes that you may be more familiar with. For example, how does Admiral Yi of the late 16th century compare to Horatio Nelson, the most celebrated British Admiral of the 18th century? Our program covers ancient mythical figures such as Dangun as well as Queen Yuna, the Michael Jordan of female figure staking, because we all need heroes that resemble us.
Hangul
Korean language classes are available to campers of all levels of proficiency. At the end of camp, every camper will be able to read and write in Hangul. This is a money-back guarantee! Geography, language, custom, and history are the four pillars of a distinctive society. Hangul is the rocket fuel that lifted Korea into the modern age.
Old and New
Seoul is a symbol of harmony between tradition and modernity. Bongeunsa, the oldest temple in Korea, was first built in the 8th century and is nestled only meters away from Coex where one of the largest 3D digital signages in the world lights up the 15-lane crossroad. We can walk the walk.
Clan Competition
Momo Camp is divided into three clans, each bearing the name of a Korean mythical animal: Western Tigers, Northern Turtles, and Southern Firebirds. Throughout the camp, the clans compete for the Banner of Honor, gaining individual and group “Gong” (contribution) based on performance measured in sports competition, creative pursuits, teamwork, and leadership.
Local Buddies
Groups of local students visit the campus every week to play and learn together with our campers. Through active and interactive engagement activities, the two groups have the opportunity to teach one another, share each others’ talents, and discuss things that are important to them.
Epic Bus Trip (Optional)
We will hop on a comfortable express bus, hit the East Coast beaches, make our way down to Gyeongju’s ancient landmarks, admire the turtle boats guarding the South Sea, and dip our toes in the tidal mud flats of the West Coast. All the while along the way, we will stop by the famous eateries to sample Korea’s culinary diversity. Parents are welcome to join.
Activities
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Korean Language
English Language
Foundation Myth and Folk Tales
Heroes and Heroines
Two Koreas
Miracle on the Han
Korea’s Future
Korean Food
Painting - East Meets West
Hanbok and Fashion
Crafts
Music
Dance
Architecture
Tae Kwon Do
Basketball
Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
Golf
Baseball
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Art Collaboration
Research Collaboration
Dance Performance
Media Production
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Dodgeball
Soccer
Capture the Flag
HIT Olympics
Camp World Cup
Track Meet
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Camp Fire
Movies
Talent Show
Guest Speaker
Board Games
Call Home Nights
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Palace Walk
Korean Folk Village
K-Culture Day
DMZ
Samsung Innovation Museum
Hyundai Car Museum
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Han River Park
Bongeunsa Walk
Namhan Fortress
Baseball Game
Lotte World
Sample Schedule
Daily Schedule (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat)
07:00 Wake Up
07:30 Clan Breakfast
08:00 Clan Stretch & Mindfulness
08:30 Morning Activities
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Team Projects
15:00 Snacks
15:30 Sports and House
17:30 Wash Up
18:00 Clan Dinner
19:00 Evening Activities
21:30 Bedtime
Field Trip (W)
07:00 Wake Up
07:30 Clan Breakfast on Campus
08:00 Clan Stretch & Mindfulness
08:30 Bus Departure
09:30 Trip Activity
12:00 Pay Lunch
13:00 Trip Activity
17:00 Bus Arrival
17:30 Wash Up
18:00 Clan Dinner
19:00 Clan Evening Activities
21:30 Bedtime
Sunday
08:00 Wake Up
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Chapel
10:30 Free Time
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Bus Departure
14:00 Activities
17:00 Bus Arrival
17:30 Wash Up
18:00 Dinner
19:00 Free Time
21:30 Bedtime