大波特蘭華文學校聯誼會 2025年（114年度）青少年文化夏令營回顧報導

2015 (114年度)的大波特蘭華文學校聯誼會青少年文化夏令營於7月21日在Eugene的First Baptist Church盛大開營，為期一週。本次活動由聯誼會主辦，中華民國僑委會協辦是我們第十次舉辦此項文化盛事，意義非凡。
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7月21日清晨，所有義工與輔導員齊聚這次的營區教會，參與義工須知講解與任務分配會議。上午8:30正式開放報到，輔導員們熱情迎接陸續抵達的學員，帶領大家互相認識，製作隊旗、練習口號，營地充滿歡笑與期待。開營典禮由營長黃蓁蓁主持，簡短而隆重，她向學員介紹了師資團隊、課程內容及活動流程，並帶領大家進行了充滿活力的團康活動，正式為四門主題課程——武術、舞蹈、水墨畫與手工藝，揭開序幕。

從第二天開始，每日安排七堂動靜交錯、內容多元的課程。在老師們的細心教導與輔導員的陪伴下，學員們有條不紊地探索、體驗臺灣豐富多彩的文化。

今年很榮幸得到由僑委會外派的兩位來自臺灣的藝術老師——舞蹈老師白碧惠與武術老師劉字蕙。他們為學員帶來了原汁原味的臺灣傳統文化課程。不分性別年齡，學員們都熱情參與了基本拳術、劍術、舞獅的練習，課堂上笑聲與汗水交織，氣氛熱烈又充滿成就感。

國畫課程由陸璋老師指導，學員們創作了許多精美作品：書寫「蛇」字、繪製蛇與竹子、在T恤衫上繪圖、利用水墨技巧畫紙傘、撕棉藝術製作扇面裝飾、手工鳥屋上書寫漢字、以壓克力顏料結合鏤空模板創作布袋設計等，件件展現創意與巧思。

手工藝課則由谷心中文學校的徐懿慧老師帶領學員認識台灣民俗與手作藝術。從吸管蝸牛、天燈介紹與製作、編織中國結蜻蜓與手環，到折紙盒、原住民文化書籤、沙瓶藝術等作品，學員們在動手之間感受傳統工藝之美，並將成果帶回家中延續學習的喜悅。

夏令營最後一天的成果展於體育館舉行，上午仍有課程，午餐後進行靜態展覽與動態表演。活動開場由地主First Baptist Church的牧師致詞，隨後西雅圖華僑文教中心主任王偉讚與聯誼會創會顧問也親臨鼓勵與觀賞。

表演由學員與老師合力準備，熱鬧登場。首先是全體演出的開場舞「勇氣大爆發」，展現團隊的默契與朝氣。接著，小組輪番登場：

  • **小組（陽光隊）**以彩色蓮花設計精緻可愛的舞蹈，並以旗舞展現童趣活力。
  • **中組（飛龍隊）**以太極風雲展現剛柔並濟的動作之美，並演繹太極劍的節奏與連貫。
  • **大組（冰雪隊）**帶來活潑舞獅、武術棍法展示，以及以粉色絲質陽傘演出的「花好月圓」，舞姿優雅，驚艷全場。

壓軸表演為全體學員共同呈現的原鄉律動，在在展現臺灣鄉土音樂的魅力，贏得觀眾熱烈掌聲，為本次夏令營畫下精彩句點。

本次夏令營的課程與教具皆經過用心準備，老師們在每堂課中投注心力，讓學員們在一週內收穫滿滿，不僅學習了語言與文化，也建立了友情與自信。來自Eugene當地、每日從Corvallis往返的家庭，甚至遠從加州特地返鄉參與的學員們，讓我們深受感動。

這是聯誼會籌劃的第十次夏令營，也是聯誼會覺得最充實、最圓滿的一次。學員們認真學習、積極參與，讓所有辛苦都化作喜悅與感恩。衷心感謝所有參與本次夏令營的學員、老師、家長與志工，願我們懷抱這段美好回憶與成長，繼續邁向未來的學習旅程！

2025 GPACLS Youth Cultural Summer Camp Report
The Greater Portland Association of Chinese Language Schools (GPACLS) successfully held its 10th annual Youth Cultural Summer Camp from July 21–25, 2025 (ROC Year 114), at First Baptist Church in Eugene, Oregon.

On the morning of July 21, all volunteers and counselors gathered early for orientation and task assignments. At 8:30 AM, registration officially opened. Counselors welcomed arriving students, helped them get to know one another, designed team flags, and practiced group chants. The camp opened with a short but spirited ceremony led by Camp Director Jen-Jen Huang-Shum, who introduced the teachers, curriculum, and event schedule. Ice-breaker activities followed, setting a lively tone for the four main classes—Martial Arts, Dance, Ink Painting, and Handicrafts—which began later that afternoon.

For the remainder of the week, campers followed a full and diverse daily schedule, participating in seven class periods each day that alternated between physical and creative learning. Under the careful instruction of our teachers and the assistance of counselors, students engaged in hands-on experiences of Taiwan’s rich and vibrant culture.

This year, we were honored to welcome two special guest teachers sent by the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) in Taiwan—Ms. Pi-Hui Pai (Dance) and Mr. Tzu-Hui Liu (Martial Arts). Their presence brought authentic cultural performances and instruction to the camp. Students of all ages eagerly participated in foundational martial arts techniques, including fist and sword forms, filling the classroom with laughter, energy, and cultural pride.

In the Ink Painting class, under the guidance of teacher Mrs. Luh Jang Chen, students produced impressive artworks. These included writing the character “蛇” (snake), painting adorable snakes and bamboo, decorating T-shirts with brushwork, painting paper umbrellas, creating textured cotton artwork on fans, building birdhouses featuring Chinese characters, and designing canvas tote bag using stencils and acrylic paint.

The Handicrafts class, led by Ms. Ivy Hsu of Corvallis Chinese School, introduced students to a variety of cultural projects. They made snails using straws, learned about and created traditional Taiwanese sky lanterns, knotted Chinese-style dragonflies and bracelets, folded origami boxes with culturally-themed paper, created bookmarks inspired by Taiwan’s Indigenous tribes, layered colorful sand bottles, and wrote wishes to take home—extending their learning through tangible memories.

The final day of camp featured morning classes and an afternoon showcase in the gymnasium. Students proudly displayed their artwork from both the Ink Painting and Handicrafts classes. The event began with welcoming remarks by the host church pastor, followed by warm encouragement from Mr. Wei-Zan Wang, Director of the Seattle Cultural Center (OCAC), and GPACLS founding advisor John Lyou.

Performances then commenced, opening with a group song-and-dance called “Courage Explosion,” followed by group presentations by the three age-based teams:

  • Sunshine Team (Younger Group) performed a colorful lotus flower dance and flag-waving display, combining energy with charm.
  • Flying Dragon Team (Middle Group) demonstrated a powerful Tai Chi performance, blending soft and strong movements, and followed with a Tai Chi sword routine showcasing fluidity and control.
  • Frozen Team (Older Group) entertained the audience with a lively lion dance and martial arts routine using sticks. Their umbrella dance “Blossoms Under the Moonlight,” featuring pink silk parasols, left a lasting impression on the audience.

The final performance brought all students on stage for an Indigenous-themed group dance, blending Taiwanese folk music and movements. The crowd responded with thunderous applause, celebrating the culmination of a rich and rewarding week.

In addition to the performances, teachers prepared an abundance of culturally meaningful teaching materials throughout the week, ensuring every camper experienced deep engagement and joyful learning. When the camp concluded, many students expressed reluctance to leave, a testament to the connections and memories they had formed.

We were especially moved by the support from local Eugene families, students who commuted daily from Corvallis, and those who returned from California just to participate in this year’s camp. Their commitment and enthusiasm were truly heartwarming.

As the lead organizer, this marks GPACLS tenth year planning summer camp—and we can say with confidence that this was our most well-prepared and fulfilling one yet. The students’ enthusiasm and willingness to learn made every ounce of effort worthwhile.

We sincerely thank every student, teacher, parent, and volunteer who contributed to this year’s camp. May we all carry the joy and growth from this experience into our future learning journeys.
Photos: 7/21, 7/22, 7/23, 7/24, 7/25


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