2023 Program Overview
The summer program will be facilitated by Korean language and culture instructors. Instructors will also have training to learn to identify learning targets and checks for learning related to how participants will acquire, process, apply and reflect to meet the TELL Criteria addressed within the curriculum.
Students will undergo 91 instructional hours of Korean language and cultural training. They will be placed in novice or intermediate level classes according to their language placement. They will be able to track and assess their progress through NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, which are self-assessment checklists used by language learners to assess what they “can do” with language in the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes of communication. By the end of the program, students will be able to:
Greet a Korean friend and briefly identify myself in Korean using memorized phrases in culturally appropriate ways
Introduce myself
Name animals, colors, and sports in Korean
And more!
Page last updated: June 16, 2023
Program Details
Eligibility:
Rising 7th - 12th-grade students with zero to intermediate Korean language proficiency.
Apply soon. Spaces are limited!
Location:
Pike Road Intermediate School
4710 Pike Road
Pike Road, AL 36064
Dates:
Orientation: June 29th, 2023
Program: July 5th - July 21st, 2023 at 8:00am - 3:00pm
After-Care: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lunch and snacks:
Lunch and snacks are provided daily for FREE each of the 13 days of the program. When registering your child for the program, please be sure to include any food allergens your child may have on the notes/additional information sections of the registration.
Contact:
Phone: 334-625-8515
Email: startalk@akeep.org
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Jan 29, 2023 - Applications Open
May 1 to May 31 - Scheduled Meetings for Language Placement (early enrollment).
May 8 to May 31 - 1st Deposit due within 7 days of Language Placement.
June 9 - 2nd Deposit due.
June 16 - Last Day to Apply. Language Placement scheduled between June 16 and June 23.
June 23 - The remaining Merchandise Fee due. (Total Merchandise Fee - $180; After Care Fee - $150 for 3 weeks)
June 26 - Last day to withdraw and refund the Merchandise Fee.
June 29 - Orientation Day: Thursday, 5:30 PM at Pike Road Intermediate School
July 5 - First Day: Program begins from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. After-Care is available from 3 until 5 PM.
July 21 - Graduation: 5 PM, Ceremony and Reception at Pike Road Intermediate School
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The program costs $180 to cover merchandise, snacks, and other incentives for student's participation and learning.
A $20 non-refundable application fee is due when submitting your application.
The first installment is due within 7 days of the meeting to determine language placement.
The second installment is due on June 9, and any remaining fees are due on June 23.
After-Care Program: The after care program runs from 3pm until 5pm and is $150 for the three weeks. Students must be picked up by 5 pm. Contact startalk@akeep.org for more information.
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Please complete and submit the following forms to startalk@akeep.org for consideration.
A $20 non-refundable application fee is due with a completed packet on a rolling admissions basis for a maximum of 30 students.
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Please use one of the below options to submit your application fee and program payments. Include your child’s name in the notes.
1. Send a check to:
A-KEEP
C/O Ala Commission on Higher Edu
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-20002. Send to $AKEEP on CashApp with the note: STARTALK.
3. Pay via PayPal at paypal.me/akeepstartalk.
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Is it an all-day program?
The Catch the K-WAVE summer program is a traditional and virtual day camp, meaning classes and activities are held from 8:00 am - 3 pm, Monday - Friday.
Is there a virtual option?
The Catch the K-WAVE summer program will be conducted both traditionally (in-person) and virtually with the same schedule. To be enrolled via a virtual program, one must have the necessary equipment. A-KEEP does not provide a laptop or wifi connection, and any other associated expenses.
Will transportation be provided?
No, transportation to the summer program venue at Pike Road Intermediate School will not be provided this year.
What is the program fee for?
The Catch the K-Wave Program is funded by the National Security Agency. However, Catch the K-Wave gifts the students with good participation, K-pop related souvenirs, program mementos like a tote bag and T-shirt, and/or other extraordinary fun materials for the 3-weeks.
Catch the K-Wave provides an intensive Korean language and cultural learning experience to students through a standards-based and thematically organized curriculum. Open to a limited number of rising 7th to 12th-grade students. Apply early to secure your spot!