Our Chinese Daughters Foundation Olympics

Our Chinese Daughters Foundation (OCDF) (http://www.ocdf.org/) will be celebrating the Beijing 2008 Olympics on August 7-11 on the campus of Illinois State University, and around the community of Bloomington-Normal, IL!

Can't make it to China to celebrate the Beijing summer olympics? Looking for a great fun and educational summer trip your entire family will still be talking about when school begins in the fall? OCDF will be recreating some of the Olympic spectacle in central Illinois this summer! Your family will have the amazing opportunity to connect to China through sports events, arts, crafts, music, dance, and seminars on Chinese culture. They are planning activities for the entire family: toddlers through grandparents! This event is the perfect setting to introduce your child to Chinese culture in a festive and family-friendly atmosphere, or to celebrate your family's Chinese connection during this historic event.

OCDF Chinese Culture and Sports Weekend Features:

* Parade of Provinces, featuring ISU's award-winning marching band
* Gamma Phi circus performance
* Fireworks display
* Walk-around character (Sagwa is invited!)
* Meet the Authors (Check the Authors page as authors confirm space in their schedules.)
* Provincial Reunion meetings for adoptive families
* Live satellite feed of the Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremonies projected onto the mega-large screen at ISU's Braden Auditorium
* Mega-large screen showing of olympic events throughout the weekend
* Sports events (We have access to ISU's extensive sports facilities! Your child will love the excitement of competing on the grounds of a large university.)
* Arts & Crafts (featuring traditional Chinese artisanal crafts)
* Family Chinese Culture Seminars
* Music (hands-on instrument play!)
* Dance (enjoy learning traditional Chinese dance in a low-stress atmosphere!)
* Fun Games for all ages
* Indoor infant and toddler playroom (large, fenced-in outdoor playground also available)
* Gamma Phi Circus Acrobatics Workshops (extra fee)
* Children's medal ceremony (every child who participates will be recognized!)
* Other activities on campus during the weekend program:
* Photography from China Exhibition at Center for Visual Arts - Art Gallery
* Music and Dance performances by local and professional groups
* Ask Jane in China Bring Dr. Jane Liedtke your questions about China, Chinese culture, living in China, returning to (or living in) China with your adopted child.
* OCDF Marketplace will be open Thursday thru Sunday 9am thru 6pm for your shopping pleasure - items from China and official Beijing 2008 Olympics memorabilia.
* Silent Auction held in the Old Main Room Fri-Sun. Bid on gift certificates and other merchandise. Proceeds benefit our orphan support projects in China.
* More events being added weekly!

You can find more details and information at www.ocdf.org